We end 2018 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, #3: Tampa Bay Rays end their pursuit of an Ybor City ballpark. (more…)
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Rays Pass on St. Petersburg Deadline Extension
As was expected, the Tampa Bay Rays will not pursue an extension of a December 31 deadline with St. Petersburg, effectively ending their region-wide search for a new ballpark site. (more…)
With Ybor City Plan Dead, Rays Make Big Bet on Economy Staying Strong
When the Tampa Bay Rays pulled the plug on development of a new Ybor City ballpark, the stated rationale was a lack of specifics about a funding and site-development plan. But by opening a search for a new site, team ownership may just be delaying inevitable headaches. (more…)
Hillsborough Seeks MLB Support in Rays Ballpark Proposal
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…)
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…)