The Tampa Bay Rays and developer Hines announced a deal with the City of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County for a 86-acre redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant site, complete with a $1.3-billion new Rays ballpark that commits the team to the market for 30 years. (more…)
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Rays to unveil new St. Petersburg ballpark plan
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to announce a new St. Petersburg ballpark plan, with the team proposing a new 30,000-capacity facility on the current Tropicana Field site, which would then be developed. (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…)
Phillies purchase mall, land next to Clearwater spring complex
An affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies has purchased a mall next to BayCare Ballpark, the team’s spring home, and the team’s training base, as the Phillies prep for an overhaul of its Clearwater spring complex. (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…)
Spectrum Field Upgrades Could Face Hurdle in County Funding
Obtaining hotel tax revenue for Spectrum Field upgrades could be an issue for the Philadelphia Phillies, as Pinellas County officials warn that the funds are not immediately available. (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…)
Pinellas County Advances Blue Jays’ Spring Training Upgrades
Following a vote on Tuesday, Pinellas County is moving forward with discussions for upgraded Toronto Blue Jays spring training facilities. (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…)
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…)