Rays stadium at Hillsborough College? DeSantis, MLB commissioner throw support behind team's ownership

Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and the Tampa Bays Rays' ownership Tuesday morning at Hillsborough College, the site the team is eyeing for potential stadium developments. 

What’s next for the Rays? Ownership group member sheds light on plans to make Tampa Bay a baseball haven

What does the future hold for the Tampa Bay Rays? For the first time since buying the team, a member of the team's new ownership group spoke about their plans to make the Tampa Bay area a baseball haven. 

Tropicana Field roof repairs: Company behind project says it's their largest, most important in the U.S.

Friday, the 18th panel out of 24 was installed on Tropicana Field’s roof. St. Pete officials say crews are on track to finish Hurricane Milton repairs to the Trop by the Rays’ opening day in April. They say the new roof will be stronger and able to withstand 165 mph winds.

New Rays ownership pledges commitment to Tampa Bay area

The new ownership group of the Rays affirmed their commitment to keeping the team in the Tampa Bay area during their first press conference on Tuesday morning.

MLB owners approve sale of Tampa Bay Rays to group led by Jacksonville-based developer

The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer took a big step forward on Monday, with Major League Baseball owners unanimously approving the transfer of the franchise.

Tampa Bay Rays sale to be finalized in next 2 weeks, team presidents step down

The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer could be finalized in the next two weeks, team officials announced Wednesday – and major leadership changes are already taking place.

Tampa Bay Rays sale looming, land being eyed in Channelside

A deal to sell the Tampa Bay Rays to a developer in Jacksonville is in the works. Sources said Stu Sternberg has a deal in principle to sell the team to Patrick Zalupski for $1.7 billion. 

Tampa Bay Rays in talks to sell team, officials confirm

The Tampa Bay Rays are in talks to sell the Major League Baseball franchise to a group of investors, team officials confirmed Wednesday.

Tropicana Field site and Historic Gas Plant District: What's next?
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Colleen Wright, St. Petersburg Reporter with the Tampa Bay Times joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the panel she held last night with local leaders to discuss the future of the Tropicana Field site and Historic Gas Plant District after the Tampa Bay Rays pulled out of their stadium deal in March.

Orlando Dreamers secure $1.5 billion in funding to lure MLB team

The Orlando Dreamers have secured nearly $1.5 billion in investor commitments to bring a Major League Baseball team to Central Florida.

Rays St. Pete stadium deadline passes. What’s next?

The March 31 deadline came and went and the City of St. Petersburg never got a termination notice from the Tampa Bay Rays. The $1.3 billion dollar deal officially died, without the fanfare of its coronation.

Rays open season at Steinbrenner Field as future in Tampa Bay area remains unclear

The Tampa Bay Rays will take the field at Steinbrenner Field on Friday, marking the start of a new chapter for the franchise as it navigates an uncertain future.

Tampa Bay Rays stadium: Pinellas commissioners approve funding for county's portion of deal

The Pinellas County Commission voted 5-2 to approve funding for its portion of the Tampa Bay Rays’ new stadium deal at a workshop in Clearwater on Tuesday afternoon. 

Tampa Bay Rays continue blaming county for ‘falling short’ as the new stadium saga continues

The Tampa Bay Rays sent a letter to Pinellas County commissioners on Saturday in response to Pinellas County Commission Chair Kathleen Peters's letter to the team last week, giving them a December 1 deadline to decide whether they still want to move forward with plans for a new ballpark.

Safe and sound: Stingrays removed from Tropicana Field

The Florida Aquarium announced they have moved seven male cownose stingrays from Tropicana Field back to their home at The Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa. 

Pinellas County gives final approval on Rays new stadium in 5-2 vote

The Tampa Bay Rays got the final approval on Tuesday from Pinellas County Commissioners to begin construction of their new stadium and what will ultimately be the largest land development deal in the county’s history.