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…)
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Rays Adjust Schedule With Tuesday Doubleheader
After adjusting their schedule because of Hurricane Dorian, the Tampa Bay Rays will host the Baltimore Orioles in a single-admission doubleheader Tuesday afternoon. (more…)
Tropicana Field Redevelopment: Will Rays Stay or Go?
Completing a large-scale redevelopment of the Tropicana Field site is a priority for St. Petersburg officials, but there is no clarity on whether plans will include the Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)
Manfred: Rays’ Split Season Pitch is Way to Keep Team in Tampa Bay
When discussing the issue Tuesday, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said that the concept of the Rays splitting their season between Tampa Bay and Montreal could ultimately stabilize the franchise’s future in Tampa Bay. (more…)
New St. Petersburg Ballpark Could Factor into Rays Tampa Bay/Montreal Plan
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…)
Selig: New Ballpark Would Help Rays Succeed in Tampa Bay
Pointing to the strengths of the Tampa Bay market, former Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig recently said he believes a new ballpark could reverse the Tampa Bay Rays‘ attendance struggles. (more…)
Sternberg: Rays Low Attendance Could Have “Ramifications”
During recent comments, Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg lamented low attendance figures at Tropicana Field, noting it could have implications on the team’s future. (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…)
Development Partnership Pitches Rays Ballpark in Tampa
A partnership is pitching a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark and mixed-use development near the Hillsborough River in Tampa, but the plan is not gaining traction with city officials. (more…)
2019 Preview: Tampa Bay Rays, Tropicana Field
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 campaign is around the corner. Up next: the Tampa Bay Rays and Tropicana Field. (more…)
Rays Ybor City Ballpark Talks Required More Force: Sternberg
In hindsight, Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg believes he could have been more forceful in discussions over a proposed Ybor City ballpark. (more…)
Could St. Petersburg Offer Solution for Rays?
The Tampa Bay Rays and MLB appear willing to consider St. Petersburg for a new ballpark, but are stopping short of a commitment to remain there. (more…)
Rays Go Cashless at Tropicana Field for 2019
The Tampa Bay Rays will host the country’s first cash-free sports venue in 2019, as Tropicana Field points of sale will accept only credit and gift cards, as well as mobile payments. (more…)