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Tampa Bay Rays not moving forward with planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg
In their withdrawal, the Tampa Bay Rays cited hurricanes and delays that will likely drive up the proposal's cost.
Tampa Bay Rays Won't Move Forward With Plans for New $1.3B MLB Stadium
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Tampa Bay officials weigh in on Rays announcement backing out of stadium deal
In the wake of the Tampa Bay Rays’ announcement that they won’t move forward with the current stadium deal in St. Petersburg, many elected officials around the bay echoed the same response: disappointment. Others lambasted what they considered a bad deal for taxpayers from the start.
Tampa Bay Rays Fans React Bitterly to Team Pulling Out of New Ballpark Deal
The Rays ownership group announced on Thursday that they wouldn't be pursuing a new ballpark in the area after all, leading to questions about the organization's future. Fans were predictably not happy on social media.
Tampa Bay Rays announce they are no longer moving forward with new stadium plans
The Tampa Bay Rays announced Thursday, March 13, 2025, that they will not proceed with the development of a $1.3 billion baseball stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Tampa Bay Rays nix stadium deal
The Rays have decided not to move forward with plans to build a new stadium. The MLB team made the announcement on social media Thursday morning. The Rays noted that the city of St. Petersburg is moving forward with plans to restore Tropicana Field for the 2026 season.
Tampa Bay Rays cancel new stadium plans
The Tampa Bay Rays canceled plans to build a new ballpark and development project, citing impact damage from Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene, the MLB franchise announced Thursday.
Tampa Bay Rays' stadium deal in St. Petersburg is officially dead
The Tampa Bay Rays' plans to build a stadium and mixed-use entertainment district in downtown St. Petersburg are dead. The team posted a statement on X on Thursday morning.
Rays ditch new stadium deal, putting Tampa Bay future in doubt. Will owner sell?
After nearly two decades toiling for a new stadium, the Tampa Bay Rays finally struck a deal that ensured their long-term future in St. Petersburg. Thursday, they walked away, leaving $730 million in public funding on the table and the future of the franchise very much in doubt.
Orlando has an owner ready to buy Tampa Bay Rays after they back out of St. Pete stadium deal
A source with the Orlando Dreamers says they have a majority owner ready to buy Tampa Bay Rays and move them to Orlando.
Tampa Bay Rays Withdraw From Planned $1.3 Billion Ballpark in St. Petersburg, Citing Storms, Delays
The Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday withdrew from a $1.3 billion ballpark project, citing hurricanes and delays that likely will drive up the proposal’s cost
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Ron DeSantis says MLB commish wants Rays to stay in Tampa area
Florida’s Governor says MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred wants to keep baseball in the Tampa Bay market amid uncertainty about ...
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City of St. Petersburg Halts $1.3B Proposed Development for New Tampa Bay Rays Ballpark After Baseball Team Exits Project
Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg has announced that the Major League Baseball team will not move forward with the proposed $1.3 billion stadium in St. Petersburg, which was part of the $6.5 ...