After a season spent as a Major League Baseball venue, more Steinbrenner Field renovations are on tap, as Hillsborough County approves $17.9 million in bed-tax proceeds for upgrades to the spring home of the New York Yankees. (more…)
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Tampa Bay Rays ownership: We want new ballpark by 2029
In an introductory press conference that didn’t present many surprises, the new Tampa Bay Rays ownership confirmed a goal for a new ballpark by 2029 and announced short-term improvements to Tropicana Field. (more…)
Tampa Bay Rays sale approved; next up, new ballpark
As expected, MLB owners unanimously approved a $1.7 billion Tampa Bay Rays sale to Florida investors, who face some immediate challenges on the ballpark and front-office fronts. (more…)
Rays ballpark talks heating up across Tampa Bay
New Tampa Bay Rays ballpark talks with both Hillsborough County and St. Petersburg appear to be intensifying, with both sides apparently buying into the concepts floated by the MLB team. (more…)
Pro soccer could be part of new Tampa ballpark area plan
Lost in all the hubbub over a new St. Petersburg ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays is that the team continues to meet with Tampa and Hillsborough County officials over a new Tampa ballpark–and pro soccer may now be part of the mix. (more…)
Sternberg: Yes, I’m committed to a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark
Some speculation from The Athletic cast doubt on Stuart Sternberg’s commitment to the Tampa Bay market and a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, but Sternberg made it clear the team is not for sale. (more…)
New, larger downtown site emerging as potential Rays home
It’s still being discussed in various hushed tones and far from a done deal, but a new, larger Tampa downtown site is emerging as the location of a potential Rays home. (more…)
Tampa, Hillsborough County Officials Work to Lure Rays
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Hillsborough County officials and Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg were optimistic about a joint Montreal / Tampa Bay Rays franchise come 2028 after a 2 1/2-hour meeting today. (more…)
Ybor City Ballpark Could be in Play for Rays’ Split-Season Scenario
A Hillsborough County official says Tampa’s Ybor City could still be in play for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, even if the franchise splits future seasons between Montreal and their current market. (more…)
County Keeping Rays Ybor City Plan in Play
Even though the team has walked away from discussions, Hillsborough County is working for now to keep the door open for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark. (more…)
Hillsborough Seeks MLB Support in Rays Ballpark Proposal
As it tries to sell the Tampa Bay Rays on the proposal, Hillsborough County is asking Major League Baseball to support its funding framework for a new ballpark. (more…)
Hillsborough Sets Spring Deadline for Rays Ballpark Term Sheet
The Tampa Bay Rays face a deadline in their new ballpark talks, as a Hillsborough County official is calling for them to agree to a term sheet by next spring. (more…)
Hillsborough County Waiting for Rays in Ballpark Discussions
When it comes to negotiating a funding plan for a new ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City, a Hillsborough County official says that feedback is needed from the Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)