Tampa Bay Rays, St. Petersburg

Manfred: MLB remains committed to Tampa Bay, awaits stadium decision
We’d like to keep the franchise in Tampa Bay,” the commissioner says while acknowledging Rays owner Stuart Sternberg faces an “extraordinarily difficult situation.”
Mayor of St. Petersburg Calls For Tampa Bay Rays to Honor Stadium Deal
Ken Welch said that while St. Petersburg has done everything it needs in regards to the Rays' stadium deal, the city would be able to survive the team bailing.
Mayor Says City Is Ready To Move On From The Tampa Bay Rays Over Stadium Deal
St. Petersburg mayor Ken Welch said the city is prepared to move on without the Tampa Bay Rays if the currently precarious stadium deal falls through. The
Mayor: St. Petersburg is prepared if Rays walk away from stadium deal
ST. PETERSBURG — Mayor Ken Welch said the city is ready to pivot if plans for a Tampa Bay Rays stadium and surrounding redevelopment fall apart.
Stadium deal: St. Petersburg mayor says Rays can take it or leave it
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch had a message for the Tampa Bay Rays: Either take the previously negotiated stadium deal or walk away from the plan. Welch made the remarks during his annual state of the city address on Tuesday.
'We are prepared to move forward': Will Rays ballpark deal in St. Pete reach home base?
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If Rays quit stadium deal, Trop land development is years away. Here’s why
If the Tampa Bay Rays decide not to move forward with a deal to build a stadium and surround it with condos, restaurants, shops and office space, it may be awhile before anything else breaks ground there.
Tampa Bay Rays Trade Former Top Prospect to San Francisco Giants
After acquiring pitcher Alex Faedo earlier this week in a trade with the Detroit Tigers, the Tampa Bay Rays made another move ...
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Rays announce new partial ticket packages, promotional schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays announced new, partial-season ticket packages, including two 20-Game Plans and a Fan’s Choice Plan ...
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Could Rays soon be on the move after mayor's blunt comment?
The Rays' agreement with the city is still in place until 2028. On Wednesday, Colleen Wright reported that the deal would ...
Tampa Tarpons and Tampa Bay Rays to Enjoy First-Class Improvements at Steinbrenner Field
The parent New York Yankees are preparing to show off facility upgrades at Steinbrenner Field to start spring training. The ...
After Welch's remarks, Pinellas commissioners remain optimistic on new Rays stadium
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch made his most candid comments to date that the Tampa Bay Rays' stadium deal may not come to fruition ...
Tampa Bay Rays 2025 top 20 prospects: Carson Williams, Brayden Taylor lead the way
The Rays only have two top-100 prospects but are very deep in young pitching and have some intriguing position player ...
Tampa Bay Rays Ace Shane McClanahan Makes List of Most Anticipated Injury Returns
Shane McClanahan underwent Tommy John surgery in 2023 and missed the entire 2024 season, but the left-handed ace is set to ...
Mayor Ken Welch: If Rays walk away, 'we are prepared to move forward'
Mayor Ken Welch says he is ready to move on if the Tampa Bay Rays back out of the stadium agreement signed last year.