As it tries to sell the Tampa Bay Rays on the proposal, Hillsborough County is asking Major League Baseball to support its funding framework for a new ballpark. (more…)
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Hillsborough Sets Spring Deadline for Rays Ballpark Term Sheet
The Tampa Bay Rays face a deadline in their new ballpark talks, as a Hillsborough County official is calling for them to agree to a term sheet by next spring. (more…)
Hillsborough County Waiting for Rays in Ballpark Discussions
When it comes to negotiating a funding plan for a new ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City, a Hillsborough County official says that feedback is needed from the Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)
Rays: St. Petersburg Deadline Not a Concern in Ballpark Talks
A December 31 deadline with St. Petersburg does not appear to be a concern for the Tampa Bay Rays, who are continuing discussions about a new ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City. (more…)
Manfred: There’s Work Remaining on Rays Ballpark Deal
There is still some work to be done in negotiating an agreement for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, according to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred. (more…)
Purchase of Rowdies Not Expected to Affect Rays’ Facility Plans
Despite widespread speculation to the contrary, the Tampa Bay Rays‘ pending purchase of soccer’s Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) and subsequent gain of an Al Lang Stadium lease is not expected to affect any regular-season or spring training facility plans. (more…)
Sternberg: New Rays Ballpark Discussions Moving Along
Discussions of a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City are moving along, according to team owner Stuart Sternberg. (more…)
Rays Ballpark Funding Plan Could Emerge By Year’s End
With a key deadline approaching, the Tampa Bay Rays want to see the financial framework for a proposed ballpark in Ybor City take shape by year’s end. (more…)
Business Support Builds for New Rays Ballpark
Plenty of work is needed to make it a reality, but a proposed new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in Ybor City is drawing support from area businesses. (more…)
Tech and the Art of Ballpark Design
Baseball may be played on a grass field using the same tools as existed in the game a century ago. But everything else has changed, and today designing a ballpark is a uniquely high-tech experience. (more…)
Firm Could Put Station, Development Near Rays Ybor City Ballpark
A Miami-based firm is reportedly looking at sites near a proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark in Ybor City, with intentions of constructing a rail station and development. (more…)
How Much Will Rays Pitch in For Ybor City Ballpark?
The Tampa Bay Rays appear ready to contribute more than $150 million to a new ballpark in Tampa’s Ybor City, but the exact financials remain unknown. (more…)
Manfred Weighs in on A’s, Rays Ballpark Searches
In comments on Tuesday, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred weighed in on the ongoing ballpark searches of the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland A’s. (more…)