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…)
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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…)
Is is Time to Start Eliminating Potential Rays Ballpark Sites?
With at least 17 options on the table, it’s time to start eliminating potential Rays ballpark sites — and it sound like the team and elected officials are doing just that, with one high-profile location apparently off the list. (more…)
Separating Wheat From Chaff in Tampa Bay Ballpark Search
With 17 potential ballpark sites on the table, politicians and Tampa Bay Rays officials are beginning the long process of deciding on a handful of finalists in Pinellas and Hillborough counties — but it’s already apparent some of the contenders are pretenders. (more…)
Pinellas County Expanding Rays Ballpark Search
Discussions of a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in Pinellas County are continuing, with Snug Harbor emerging as a possible site. (more…)
Pinellas County Throws 10 Sites into Rays Ballpark Mix
Pinellas County officials have proposed 10 sites for a potential Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, but it remains to be seen if any will entice the team. (more…)
Tampa mayor pitches downtown Rays ballpark
The Tampa Bay Rays have a three-year window to identify a potential new ballpark site in the region, but Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn says he already has the perfect location: a downtown site currently used for an aging low-income housing project. (more…)