Orlando Dreamers say MLB vision still alive despite Rays sale talks
The Orlando Dreamers say they’re not backing down from their mission to bring Major League Baseball to Central Florida — even as the Tampa Bay Rays enter talks with a different ownership group.
Orlando’s MLB hopes dim as Rays enter sale talks with Tampa group
Hopes of bringing the Tampa Bay Rays to Orlando appear to be fading, as the team’s current ownership has entered exclusive negotiations to sell the franchise to an investor group based in Tampa.
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 make public pitch to bring Major League Baseball to Central Florida
The effort to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando stepped further into the spotlight, as key members of the Orlando Dreamers organization outlined their vision and financial backing during a meeting with the International Drive Chamber of Commerce.
Nationals' bat-retrieving dog Bruce laps up pregame attention, makes MLB debut
Bruce, a golden retriever, made his MLB debut fetching a bat for the Washington Nationals on Saturday, delighting fans.
Lance McCullers death threats made by man who was intoxicated, upset over losing bet: HPD
A man who made death threats directed at Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers admitted to investigators that he was drunk and upset that he had lost money betting on the team when he lashed out online.
Orange County commissioner endorses Orlando Dreamers' MLB bid: 'Baseball is coming soon!'
A proposed Major League Baseball team in Orlando has picked up a major endorsement.
White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with new ballpark tribute
From the South Side to the Vatican, the Chicago White Sox have unveiled new artwork honoring Pope Leo XIV.
Phillies reliever José Alvarado suspended for PED violation
José Alvarado, a relief pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, has been issued a suspension for violating the MLB's drug policy.
Why was Pete Rose banned from baseball? What to know after MLB's hit king reinstated
The baseball legend is a 17-time All-Star and three-time World Series champion.
MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, clearing path to Hall of Fame
MLB has reinstated Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, ending their lifetime bans and making them eligible for Hall of Fame consideration beginning in 2028.
Orlando Dreamers say cost of new MLB stadium will likely exceed original estimate
The projected cost to bring a Major League Baseball team to Orlando could climb by hundreds of millions of dollars, with the co-founder of the Orlando Dreamers warning that construction expenses are on the rise.
Pete Rose reinstatement decision coming after Manfred's meeting with Trump
Pete Rose was banned from baseball after an investigation revealed that he bet on Cincinnati Reds games while he was a player and manager for the team.
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.
Shohei Ohtani on paternity list as wife Mamiko Tanaka is expecting couple's first child
Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka are expecting a baby at any minute.
Octavio Dotel, former MLB World Series champion, dies after nightclub roof collapse
Nearly 60 people died and another 160 were injured following the roof collapse.
Nelsy Cruz, sister of former MLB all-star Nelson Cruz, among those killed in club collapse
At least 58 people died and 160 others were injured after the roof collapsed at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic capital of Santo Domingo early Tuesday.
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.