The proposed new Rays ballpark cleared two important hurdles this week after Hillborough County and Tampa approved initial funding plans, but there is plenty of work to tackle in preparation of a final deal. (more…)
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Rays, local officials reach nonbinding MOU on $2.3B new ballpark deal
After several weeks of intense negotiations, Tampa Bay Rays ownership and local officials agreed to a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MOU) on a $2.3 billion new ballpark deal, with governments paying $967 million. (more…)
Initial budget for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark released
The initial numbers are in for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, and they’re raising a few eyebrows: $2.3 billion overall budget for the facility, with a public spending ask of $1.065 billion. (more…)
Rays return today to Tropicana Field
With measurable progress on a new ballpark and renewed energy from new ownership, the Tampa Bay Rays will return today to Tropicana Field, 18 months after Hurricane Milton ripped off the facility’s roof. (more…)
Another contender looms for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark: Orlando
With owners negotiating a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark deal with Hillsborough College, local elected officials warn that the team could still bolt for friendlier fields—and Orlando is the biggest threat. (more…)
MOU marks important step toward new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark
With an agreement with the Board of Trustees to explore a new ballpark at the Hillsborough College campus, we have an important first step on the road to a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark. (more…)
Developer makes pitch for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in St. Pete
After initially not pushing a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in a new St. Petersburg development, Ellison Development now says it would love to see such a facility in the Historic Gas Plant District development. (more…)
County approves $17.9M in Steinbrenner Field renovations
After a season spent as a Major League Baseball venue, more Steinbrenner Field renovations are on tap, as Hillsborough County approves $17.9 million in bed-tax proceeds for upgrades to the spring home of the New York Yankees. (more…)
Tampa Bay Rays ownership: We want new ballpark by 2029
In an introductory press conference that didn’t present many surprises, the new Tampa Bay Rays ownership confirmed a goal for a new ballpark by 2029 and announced short-term improvements to Tropicana Field. (more…)
New owners close on Tampa Bay sale; new Rays ballpark next
With the official closing of the sale of Tampa Bay to a Jacksonville group led by developer Patrick Zalupski, let the chatter of a new Rays ballpark begin–but don’t expect anything soon. (more…)
Tampa Bay Rays sale approved; next up, new ballpark
As expected, MLB owners unanimously approved a $1.7 billion Tampa Bay Rays sale to Florida investors, who face some immediate challenges on the ballpark and front-office fronts. (more…)
MLB reviews Rays sale; Orlando bid hits hurdles
MLB’s ownership committee is reviewing the $1.7 billion Tampa Bay Rays sale to a Florida investment group, and if approved the purchase will be submitted to Major League Baseball owners for final approval. (more…)
Team sale revives talk of new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark
We have a reboot on a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, as the impending sale of the team from Stu Sternberg to Jacksonville investors gives stadium advocates across the region a chance to land the team. (more…)