Now that he’s playing for the San Francisco Giants, Evan Longoria–arguably the greatest Tampa Bay Ray ever–says the team might be better off leaving the Tampa-St. Pete market, or at the very least explore a new-ballpark site along Dale Mabry Highway, by Raymond James Stadium. (more…)
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Blair Field renovation cost now pegged at $20M
It will take $20 million — not the $8-$12 million initially predicted — to renovate Blair Field, the home of the Long Beach State Dirtbags, if the current remodeling plan is implemented. The new numbers come from Long Beach State officials and HKS, architect on the project. Officials say they won’t hit up students for […]
Renovations pitched for Blair Field
Long Beach State is looking at an ambitious renovation of historic Blair Field that would include expanded fan facilities, a second-level concourse with expanded press facilities and suites, and a new practice field. The plan, outlined by HKS and presented to university officials this week, is expected to cost between $8 million and $12 million. […]
Rays rip fans for not showing up during pennant race
The Tampa Bay Rays are in the midst of a great pennant race, but players were outspoken in their disappointment when a crowd of only 12,446 fans showed up to Tropicana Field on a night when the Rays could have clinched a divisional title. They didn’t, dropping a 4-0 game to the Baltimore Orioles. Still, […]