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Rays new stadium, explained: Why Tampa Bay isn't moving forward with plans for new ballpark
The Rays' future got that much more uncertain on Thursday after principal owner Stuart Sternberg revealed the organization was nixing plans to open up a new stadium.
Tampa Bay Rays cancel new stadium plans
The Tampa Bay Rays canceled plans to build a new ballpark and development project, citing impact damage from Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene, the MLB franchise announced Thursday.
Tampa Bay officials weigh in on Rays announcement backing out of stadium deal
In the wake of the Tampa Bay Rays’ announcement that they won’t move forward with the current stadium deal in St. Petersburg, many elected officials around the bay echoed the same response: disappointment. Others lambasted what they considered a bad deal for taxpayers from the start.
Will Tampa Bay Rays move without stadium deal? Will owner be forced to sell? What we know
Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg said the team will not meet the deadline to move forward on a new stadium. Here's what it means for the team's future.
Tampa Bay Rays' stadium deal in St. Petersburg is officially dead
The Tampa Bay Rays' plans to build a stadium and mixed-use entertainment district in downtown St. Petersburg are dead. The team posted a statement on X on Thursday morning.
Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal falls through. Could the team be on the move?
A deal to build a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays fell through. Pressure is reportedly mounting on the Rays owner to sell the team. Salt Lake City is among cities looking to land a major league baseball franchise.
Tampa Bay Rays Turn Heads With Thursday’s Stadium Announcement
Rays owner Stuart Sternberg issued a statement Thursday confirming the team “cannot move forward” with their plans for a new ballpark. Instead, the Rays will return to Tropicana Field—which was heavily damaged during Hurricane Milton—next season.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks Tampa Bay Rays stadium drama
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed news the Tampa Bay Rays will not move forward on a deal for a new stadium $1.3 billion in St. Petersburg.
Gov. Ron DeSantis weighs in on Rays situation
When asked on Friday about the future of the Tampa Bay Rays, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled support for the franchise, saying he's hopeful the team will remain in the Bay Area for the foreseeable future.
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Tampa Bay Rays Scrap $1.3B Ballpark Plan Amid Hurricane Milton Fallout
The team's owner, Stuart Sternberg, said damage to Tropicana Field during Hurricane Milton led the team to reconsider its stadium plans.
Adam Schefter reveals which team offered Chris Godwin $20 million more than Bucs
Chris Godwin gave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a sizable hometown discount when he signed a new contract earlier this week, and ...
Rays ditch new stadium deal, putting Tampa Bay future in doubt. Will owner sell?
After nearly two decades toiling for a new stadium, the Tampa Bay Rays finally struck a deal that ensured their long-term future in St. Petersburg. Thursday, they walked away, leaving $730 million in ...
Tampa area investors seek to buy Tampa Bay Rays as MLB pressures a sale, reports say
As Rays owner Stu Sternberg faces a deadline of March 31 to commit to the St. Pete stadium deal, he is receiving interest ...