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…)
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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…)
County Official: Rays Should Contribute More Than $150M for New Ballpark
In their pitch for a new ballpark, the Tampa Bay Rays will need to offer more than $150 million as a financial contribution, according to a Hillsborough County official. (more…)
Rays Were Driving Force Behind Ybor City Ballpark Site
The Tampa Bay Rays, not Hillsborough County, selected Ybor City as the preferred location for a new ballpark, according to a county official. (more…)
Rays Ballpark Funding Among Pressing Questions
Despite Hillsborough County‘s announcement of a possible site for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, several questions remain, including how to fund the facility. (more…)
Channel District-Ybor City Pitched for Rays Ballpark
Hillsborough County has announced its preferred location for a Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, with Tampa’s Channel District-Ybor City area emerging as its top choice. (more…)
Joe Maddon: The Rays Need a Better Facility
During his return to Tropicana Field to manage against his former club, Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said that the Tampa Bay Rays need a new ballpark. (more…)
Rob Manfred: Rays Ballpark Search Should Accelerate
In recent remarks, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred indicated that he wants to see more progress in the Tampa Bay Rays‘ ongoing ballpark search. This comes as the team continues to consider its options for a site. (more…)