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.
Tampa Bay Rays sale finalized with new ownership group led by Florida-based business executive
The Tampa Bay Rays sale to a new ownership group led by Florida-based business executive Patrick Zalupski has been finalized.
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.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays suspend new stadium plans, blame county for not securing bond money in October
The Tampa Bay Rays say plans to build its new ballpark have been halted because Pinellas County didn’t finalize bonds last month.
Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field
The Tampa Bay Rays have a new home for the 2025 season.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays, City of St. Pete sign deal to build new ballpark, keeping team in town for 30 years
The Tampa Bay Rays have won – not necessarily the World Series, at least not yet, but the team will finally have a new ballpark in downtown St. Petersburg.
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.
Rays' Wander Franco now accused of human trafficking, sexual abuse of minor: Authorities
Rays star shortstop Wander Franco has been accused of human trafficking in addition to his existing charges of sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor.
Rays shortstop Wander Franco formally charged with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was formally charged on Tuesday by prosecutors in the Dominican Republic with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl.