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Stephen Bronfman, who has spearheaded a possible return of Major League Baseball to Montreal via The Montreal Group, says a proposal for a split-season arrangement with the Tampa Bay Rays is an important first step in what’s sure to be a long process. (more…)
The Al Lang Stadium site could be in play for a new ballpark as the Tampa Bay Rays explore a split Tampa Bay/Montreal arrangement, though it is far from certain at this stage. (more…)
A day after the news broke that MLB had granted permission to Rays owner Stuart Sternberg to explore a split season between Tampa Bay and Montreal, it’s clear there are plenty of obstacles to be addressed before such an arrangement could happen. (more…)
The Tampa Bay Rays can negotiate a split season that begins in the Tampa Bay area and ends in Montreal, with new ballparks in both cities, according to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. (more…)
We end 2018 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, #3: Tampa Bay Rays end their pursuit of an Ybor City ballpark. (more…)
The Tampa Bay Rays have rejected a proposed Ybor City ballpark site as being financially unfeasible, launching a new search for the Tampa Bay area. (more…)
The Tampa Bay Rays made a major announcement on Tuesday, unveiling design and cost details for a proposed ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood. (more…)
The next seven months will be important for the Tampa Bay Rays and the city of St. Petersburg, as the team continues to plan a new Ybor City ballpark and the city looks at a future without Tropicana Field. (more…)
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…)
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred hailed the selection of an Ybor City ballpark site as a smart decision by the Tampa Bay Rays, but warned that business support was essential to the future of the team in the region. (more…)
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…)
The Tampa Bay Rays have announced their preferred site for a new ballpark, revealing that they will pursue a site in Tampa’s Ybor City. (more…)
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…)