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Tampa Bay Rays unveil major premium upgrades at Tropicana Field ahead of April 6 return to St. Pete
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (342+ words) As the Tampa Bay Rays prepare for their long-awaited return to Tropicana Field this April, the club is rolling out a slate of privately funded upgrades aimed at reshaping the premium fan experience. The Rays detailed significant renovations to The…...
Cabinet’s land transfer vote gives Tampa Bay Rays’ ballpark bid a big boost
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (540+ words) Top state officials have formally approved the conveyance of land in Hillsborough County to Hillsborough College, adding momentum to a proposal to relocate the Tampa Bay Rays from St. Pete to Tampa. Gov. Ron DeSantis and members of the Cabinet,…...
Hillsborough College President embraces Rays ballpark plan, says it could transform Dale Mabry campus
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (825+ words) Hillsborough College President Ken Atwater is embracing a proposal to anchor a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark and mixed-use district at the Dale Mabry campus, calling it a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform the college. After weeks of accelerating negotiations, state…...
Tampa Bay Rays kick off community engagement sessions with local firefighter meeting
2+ week, 3+ day ago (371+ words) The Tampa Bay Rays met with a local firefighters" union as part of its community engagement sessions focused on the vision for a new ballpark and mixed-use district at Hillsborough College"s Dale Mabry campus. The roundtable discussion, the first…...
Rays to host ‘Longo’s Legacy Weekend,’ announce promotional schedule for 2026 season
2+ week, 3+ day ago (325+ words) The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the promotional schedule for the 2026 season, and will celebrate former legendary Rays third baseman Evan Longoria. Longoria was a three-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner. He was also named the American League Rookie…...
Jane Castor backs Tampa Bay Rays stadium plan, casts it as next step for ‘Champa Bay’
2+ week, 4+ day ago (345+ words) Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says the opportunity to bring the Tampa Bay Rays to Tampa is a chance to bring more success to a region already nicknamed "Champa Bay." The Seattle Seahawks'Super Bowl victory reminded Castor about the night the…...
After pivotal week, new Tampa Bay Rays stadium vision goes public as funding questions arise
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (376+ words) The Tampa Bay Rays this week unveiled a "first look" at a proposed 31,000-seat ballpark and surrounding mixed-use district in Tampa, as debates over public funding and government involvement moved to the forefront of negotiations over the franchise's future home....
Hillsborough County takes first step in Tampa Bay Rays ballpark talks as funding debate emerges
3+ week, 1+ day ago (573+ words) Hillsborough County Commissioners have voted unanimously to authorize negotiations with the Tampa Bay Rays, a move that places County Administrator Bonnie Wise at the center of talks that could determine whether Major League Baseball remains in the Tampa Bay region…...
Rays find new home for game broadcasts
3+ week, 2+ day ago (256+ words) The ongoing uncertainty involving broadcasts of the Tampa Bay Rays and other MLB teams has a new chapter. The Rays announced this week that Major League Baseball will take over production and distribution beginning this season. The move marks the…...
Gov. DeSantis steps up to the plate on Rays’ stadium talks with Hillsborough College
3+ week, 3+ day ago (909+ words) Gov. Ron DeSantis publicly endorsed a Tampa Bay Rays stadium proposal at Hillsborough Community College's Dale Mabry campus on Tuesday, signaling state support for a redevelopment framework that could help anchor the franchise's long-term future in Tampa Bay. "Baseball belongs…...