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…)
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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…)
New Tampa Bay Rays Ballpark Site Emerging in Channel District-Ybor City?
Officials may have found a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark site in Hillsborough County, but the team’s timing on a decision for a new ballpark is reportedly hinging on a few factors. (more…)
Hillsborough Commissioner: SunTrust Park Could be a Model for New Rays Ballpark
Hillsborough County commissioner Ken Hagan is hoping his county can land the Tampa Bay Rays, using SunTrust Park as a model for a new ballpark. (more…)
Stuart Sternberg: Rays Still Considering Ballpark Sites
Despite the fact that some of their preferred locations are off the table, Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg says the team is still searching the region for a new ballpark site. (more…)
Sternberg: Progress Being Made on New Rays Ballpark Search
There are plenty of contenders for a Tampa Bay baseball facility, and owner Stuart Sternberg says plenty of progress is being made on the search for a new Rays ballpark. (more…)
Hillsborough, Pinellas Continue Rays Ballpark Pitches
Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are continuing to pitch the Tampa Bay Rays on ballpark sites, but the parties have still not reached a consensus. (more…)
Best of 2016: #8, Rays Continue Ballpark Search
We end 2016 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 continuing ballpark search. (more…)
Hillsborough County Mulls Funding of Rays Ballpark
Hillsborough County has previously discussed using lodging tax funds to build a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, but the funding model requires more consideration. (more…)
Hillsborough County Pushing to Lure Rays
Hillsborough County is working aggressively to lure the Tampa Bay Rays, as evidenced by its work with law firm that is assisting in the ballpark search. (more…)
Oldsmar Making Push for Rays
Oldsmar is vying to construct a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, with mayor Doug Bevis making a case for the project. (more…)
Hillsborough Nearing High Tourism Impact Status
In competing for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, Hillsborough County may receive a boost through high impact tourism status. (more…)