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…)
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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…)
Private Investment Sought for Area Surrounding Rays Ybor City Ballpark
In its planning for a proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, Hillsborough County is indicating that it wants private investment in development surrounding the site. (more…)
State Aid For New Rays Ballpark Pops Up At Gubernatorial Debate
Three of the four Democrats running for governor in Florida say they’d oppose any state aid for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in Ybor City. (more…)
Tourism Tax Could Be Part of New Rays Ballpark Funding Formula
With the ability to levy an additional tourism tax after a record year, Hillsborough County may have available a key part of a new Rays ballpark funding formula in the wings. (more…)
Early Reaction to Rays’ Ybor City Plan: Positive
Early reaction from Tampa and Hillsborough County politicos about the decision by the Tampa Bay Rays to pursue a new Ybor City ballpark was positive, though it’s still very early in the process and a specific funding plan still needs to announced. (more…)
Rays to Name Tampa’s Ybor City as Preferred Ballpark Site
On Friday, the Tampa Bay Rays will announce Tampa’s Ybor City as their preferred new ballpark site, though plenty of work remains to make the facility a reality. (more…)
Time Running Out for New Ybor City Ballpark Proposal from Rays
Are the Tampa Bay Rays ready to formally commit to a new Ybor City ballpark? It’s been rumored since last August, and indications are good we could see something announced in coming weeks. (more…)
Best of 2017, #8: Tampa Bay Rays Seek New Ballpark
We end 2017 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #8: The Tampa Bay Rays continue to pursue a new ballpark. (more…)