This probably shouldn’t be the subject of a joke, as Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg kids about COVID-19 not impacting Tropicana Field games because only 10,000 or so fan attend on any given day. (more…)
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Tampa, Hillsborough County Officials Work to Lure Rays
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Hillsborough County officials and Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg were optimistic about a joint Montreal / Tampa Bay Rays franchise come 2028 after a 2 1/2-hour meeting today. (more…)
Tampa Should Reopen Rays Ballpark Talks: Mayor
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says representatives from throughout the region should meet with the team in an effort to restart new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark talks, as the team’s success in the playoffs may revive stalled discussions. (more…)
Pennant Race Fails to Excite Tampa Bay Faithful
The Tampa Bay Rays are involved in a close and thrilling wild-card race. So where are the fans? Small Tropicana Field crowds cause local officials to revive a new-ballpark effort for the Rays in Tampa. (more…)
Tampa Mayor-Elect: Rays Belong Here
Fresh off her election victory, Tampa mayor-elect Jane Castor is expressing her desire to bring the Tampa Bay Rays to the city. (more…)
Rays Ybor City Ballpark Could Reach Large Population Base
Data shows that a Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in Ybor City would reach the heart of the region’s population, making it accessible to a large number of residents. (more…)
Longoria: Maybe Rays Should Leave Tampa Bay
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…)
Rays to Name Tampa’s Ybor City as Preferred Ballpark Site
On Friday, the Tampa Bay Rays will announce Tampa’s Ybor City as their preferred new ballpark site, though plenty of work remains to make the facility a reality. (more…)
Time Running Out for New Ybor City Ballpark Proposal from Rays
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…)
Channel District-Ybor City Pitched for Rays Ballpark
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…)
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…)
First Look: Steinbrenner Field Renovations
Over the course of a decade, Steinbrenner Field had slipped from a leading Grapefruit League fan facility to a middle-of-the-pack ballpark. After extensive offseason renovations, the spring home of the New York Yankees is once again a March jewel and worth a memorable visit from not only Yankee diehards, but baseball fans of all kinds. […]
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…)