If not the Trop, where could Rays play in Tampa Bay — and elsewhere?
Back to square one. When the Rays and development partner Hines were selected to redevelop the Gas Plant District last year, elected officials and baseball fans across Tampa Bay had hoped it would end years of uncertainty surrounding the fate of the site and the team’s future in the region.
‘There’s no way:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis weighs in on Tampa Bay Rays’ future
After the Rays withdrew from a $1.3 billion ballpark deal earlier this month, their future in the Tampa Bay area remains uncertain.
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.
Orlando group eyes move for Tampa Bay Rays, though political buy-in unclear
With the apparent collapse of the long-negotiated St. Petersburg deal for the Rays, an Orlando group hoping to bring big-league baseball to the City Beautiful said Friday it has an “anchor investor” to buy the team, and property secured to build a stadium.
Group trying to bring MLB to Orlando ready to pounce after Rays new stadium deal falls through
The Orlando Dreamers — led by MLB Hall of Famer Barry Larkin — confirmed they’ve identified an anchor investor to purchase a team and fund the $1.7 billion domed stadium project on a plot of land next to Aquatica water park in Orange County.
Ron DeSantis says MLB commish wants Rays to stay in Tampa area
Florida’s Governor says MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred wants to keep baseball in the Tampa Bay market amid uncertainty about the franchise’s future. The Rays’ status is in some doubt. A stadium deal with St. Petersburg has fallen through, and the team will play at Tampa’s Steinbrenner Field this season as repairs continue on Tropicana Field’s roof.
Group of investors ready to buy Tampa Bay Rays and move team to Orlando
The Orlando Dreamers — a group of investors trying to bring a Major League Baseball team to Central Florida — are ready to pounce.
MLB to Orlando more probable as Dreamers make push to buy the Tampa Bay Rays
After the Tampa Bay Rays announced they were walking away from their stadium deal, this opened the door for the Orlando Dreamers group, now led by Hall of Famer Barry Larkin.
Orlando has an owner ready to buy Tampa Bay Rays after they back out of St. Pete stadium deal
A source with the Orlando Dreamers says they have a majority owner ready to buy Tampa Bay Rays and move them to Orlando.
Tampa and Orlando line up to make a pitch to bring the Rays to their city
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MLB in Orlando? City makes strong bid for franchise as Tampa Bay Rays search for new home
The Tampa Bay Rays are searching for a new home after hurricane damage to Tropicana Field, with Tampa and Orlando emerging as top contenders.
Gov. Ron DeSantis touts Tampa Bay sports market amid Rays stadium drama
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talked about Tampa Bay Rays stadium drama, immigration, and funds for SeaPort Manatee during a stop in Manatee County.
Rays pitched a plan to renovate Trop to stay in St. Pete through 2038
The team says it was one of many possibilities, although the city and county did not immediately embrace the idea.
Florida Mayor Rips MLB Owner After Stadium Debacle: 'That Bridge Has Been Burned'
After the Tampa Bay Rays made a startling if unsurprising decision about their future in St. Petersburg on Thursday, the city ...
Rays pull out of new ballpark project, leaving future in St. Petersburg uncertain
The Rays said Hurricane Milton created an unexpected situation and project delays. Local officials say the Rays' reasons ...
Florida Gators win 1st SEC Tourney title since 2014, beating Tennessee
Walter Clayton Jr. scores 22 points, and fourth-ranked Florida wins its fifth Southeastern Conference Tournament title.
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“It’s a Big Blow” – Rays’ Stadium Construction Failure Gets Brutally Honest Verdict From Former 2X All-Star as He Pushes for Alternative Solutions
For decades - the Tampa Bay Rays have fought an uphill battle to secure a permanent home, navigating failed stadium proposals ...