Tampa Bay Rays say new ballpark can't open by 2028
In a new letter to the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners, the Tampa Bay Rays said a new ballpark can't be delivered for the start of the 2028 season and that opening a ballpark in 2029 would be too expensive.
Tampa Bay Rays say new St. Pete stadium is unlikely to be ready for 2028 season, if at all
A combination of severe hurricane damage to Tropicana Field and political delays on financing means it is highly unlikely the Rays’ planned new stadium will be ready for the 2028 season, if at all.
Tampa Bay Rays say stadium deal is halted
The team's presidents say the deal was halted after county commissioners delayed the bonds that would pay for their share of the stadium.
Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal in jeopardy, team tells commissioners hours before vote
The Tampa Bay Rays say the stadium deal has been halted due to Pinellas County Commissioners delaying bonds to pay for the county’s share of the deal.
Tampa Bay Rays say new stadium unlikely to be ready for 2028 season, if at all
Then, the Pinellas County Commission postponed a planned Oct. 29 vote ... Asked if Major League Baseball can survive long-term in the Tampa Bay area, Rays Principal Owner Stuart Sternberg said the outlook is "less rosy than it was three weeks ago.
Rays: Current stadium deal halted, but team is ‘ready to work on new solution’
Two hours before a crucial vote, the Rays sent a stern letter to Pinellas County commissioners informing they can no longer move forward with a new stadium deal under the current terms. However, the letter said the team stands “ready to work on a new solution” in Tampa Bay.
Rays' deal for new stadium in St. Petersburg 'less certain' after recent county vote, team owner says
Where the Tampa Bay Rays play in the coming years has been a point of discussion in recent weeks, what with Hurricane Milton wreaking havoc on The Trop, the Rays needing to play in a minor-league park in 2025 and their move to a new ballpark for the 2028 season.
Rays may be eyeing relocation with 2028 stadium deal suddenly in jeopardy
The Tampa Bay Rays plan to move out of its home county temporarily has reportedly angered commission members set to vote on bonds for a new ballpark.
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Rays stadium deal in jeopardy, team tells Pinellas commissioners hours before crucial vote
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Tampa Bay Rays Put Pressure on Local Government Ahead of Critical Ballpark Bond Vote
It's a game of chicken and it will come down to which side blinks first.The Rays, for their part, have entertained the idea ...
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Rays fan club urges commissioners to proceed with stadium deal
A Tampa Bay Rays online fan club is urging the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners to proceed with the stadium deal ...
Pinellas commissioner questions funding for new Rays stadium
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Pinellas County leaders will vote on whether to release the bonds for a new Rays stadium ...
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Tampa Bay Rays' $6.5B Ballpark Development Halted Over Funding Delay
Plans for a $6.5B Tampa Bay Rays stadium-anchored development are officially on ice due to lack of county funding.
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Tampa Bay Rays say new ballpark can't open by 2028; suspend work on development
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In a new letter to the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners, the Tampa Bay Rays ...