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baynews9. com > fl > tampa > news > 04/09/2026 > draft-framework-released-for-rays-stadium-project-in-tampa

Draft framework released for Rays stadium project in Tampa

6+ hour, 33+ min ago  (311+ words) TAMPA " The Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday unveiled the draft framework for their plan to build a new stadium in Tampa. The project, according to the "Memorandum of Understanding Overview," would include the Rays, Hillsborough County, city of Tampa, Tampa…...

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baynews9. com > fl > tampa > sports > 04/09/2026 > nico-hoerner-powers-the-cubs-to-a-6-2-victory-over-the-error-prone-rays

Nico Hoerner powers the Cubs to a 6-2 victory over the error-prone Rays

1+ day, 31+ min ago  (281+ words) Michael Conforto had a two-run double for the Cubs, who took advantage of three Tampa Bay throwing errors in the fifth to win the rubber game of the series before an announced crowd of 20, 483. Colin Rea (1-0) allowed one run in…...

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baynews9. com > fl > tampa > news > 04/08/2026 > rays-announce-country-singers-for-summer-concert-series-at-trop

Rays announce country singers for summer concert series at Trop

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (225+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. " The Tampa Bay Rays have announced three country music performers as part of the Rays Concert Series at Tropicana Field. Following the conclusion of the game against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, May 2 (first pitch 6: 10 p. m.), fans…...

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baynews9. com > fl > tampa > sports > 04/08/2026 > bregman-ends-0-for-13-slump-with-3-hits-as-the-cubs-beat-the-rays-9-2

Bregman ends 0-for-13 slump with 3 hits as the Cubs beat the Rays 9-2

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (298+ words) The Cubs (5-6) banged out a season-best 16 hits and snapped a two-game skid. The Rays had their three-game winning streak halted in front of an announced crowd of 21, 377in the second game of their return to Tropicana Field. Both teams had some…...

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baynews9. com > fl > tampa > ap-top-news > 04/07/2026 > new-giants-manager-tony-vitello-working-to-get-his-club-on-track-after-frustrating-3-7-start

New Giants manager Tony Vitello working to get his club on track after frustrating 3-7 start

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (427+ words) There's been a lot of thinking to do given the new Giants manager's frustrating 3-7 start in his jump from college coach to the major leagues. Vitello had a little extra time following Sunday afternoon's game with a night contest the…...

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baynews9. com > fl > tampa > sports > 04/06/2026 > rays-game-day-host-makes-the-trop-feel-like-home

Rays game day host makes the Trop feel like home

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (337+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. "There is no Tropicana Field controversy as far as Bruce Reynolds is concerned. Bruce has nothing but love for the Trop. So much so, he wrote a book about it. There Is No Place Like Dome chronicles…...

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baynews9. com > fl > tampa > news > 04/06/2026 > tampa-bay-rays-chicago-cubs-opening-day-tropicana-field

Welcome home! Rays beat Cubs in emotional Tropicana Field return

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (574+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. " The Tampa Bay Rays played a baseball game Monday at Tropicana Field for the first time in 560 days, beating the Chicago Cubs, 6-4. The Rays returned to the Trop after spending the 2025 regular season at Steinbrenner Field in…...

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baynews9. com > fl > tampa > news > 04/05/2026 > businesses-rays-tropicana-field-

Local businesses excited for Rays' return to Tropicana Field

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (280+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. "Monday marks the home opener for the Rays and their first game back at Tropicana Field. The team spent last season playing in Tampa at George Steinbrenner Field after damage from Hurricane Milton. Businesses are ready for…...

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baynews9. com > fl > tampa > sports > 04/05/2026 > aranda--d-az-and-matz-lead-the-rays-to-a-7-1-victory-over-the-twins

Aranda, D'az and Matz lead the Rays to a 7-1 victory over the Twins

5+ day, 15+ min ago  (288+ words) Aranda's double highlighted a three-run second inning, and D'az later added an RBI triple as Tampa Bay rallied behind a strong start by Steven Matz. Matz (2-0) allowed one run on two hits over six innings, striking out eight and walking…...

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baynews9. com > fl > tampa > news > 04/04/2026 > tampa-residents-rays-stadium-discussions

Tampa residents want to be heard in Rays stadium discussions

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (367+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " West Tampa residents want their concerns heard about a potential $2. 3 billion baseball stadium in their backyard. "If you keep investing into the big things, the real people fall through the cracks," said Jaime Jones, president of the West…...