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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MLB removes 'diversity' from careers site amid Trump administration legal review

Major League Baseball removed references to "diversity" from its careers website after a Trump executive order triggered a legal review of DEI programs. MLB says its values remain the same as it works to stay compliant with federal law.

When is Opening Day for MLB? Dates to know for start of 2025 season

The Major League Baseball regular season kicked off early for two teams, while the remaining clubs take the field later this month. Here’s when your favorite team will play their first game.