Rays withdraw from planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg, citing storms, delays
The team issued a statement by principal owner Stuart Sternberg saying “a series of events” in October, which included severe damage to the the Trop and financing delays, led to what he called “this difficult decision.
Rays abandon plans for new $1.3 billion ballpark, future in doubt
The Tampa Bay Rays are abandoning plans to build a new stadium. The MLB team, citing hurricanes and costly delays, announced Thursday that it will not proceed with the development of a $1.3 billion baseball stadium in St. Petersburg.
Rays ditch new stadium deal, putting Tampa Bay future in doubt
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.
Rays pull out of new ballpark project, leaving future in St. Petersburg uncertain
The Rays said Hurricane Milton created an unexpected situation and project delays. Local officials say the Rays' reasons don't feel genuine.
Tampa Bay Rays abandon plans for $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg
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.
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.
Local investor offers $260M to purchase the Tropicana Field property
Thompson Whitney Blake, founder of the private equity firm Blake Investment Partners submitted an offer to St. Pete officials ...
Rays Make Devastating Announcement About Stadium Deal; Is Relocation Next?
The Rays made a major announcement about their future in St. Petersburg on Thursday, casting doubt on their future in the only city they've called home.
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A new documentary highlights St. Petersburg’s former Black neighborhood destroyed for Tropicana Field
Before there was Tropicana Field and its surrounding acres of asphalt, there was the Gas Plant Neighborhood in St. Petersburg ...
Rays’ $1.3 billion plan goes up in smoke
The Tampa Bay Rays will play in Tampa for the first time ever this season. Since their inception in 1998, they have played in ...
St. Pete developer offers cash for Tropicana Field land, stadium repairs
An unsolicited bid for Tropicana Field's 86 acres of prime real estate surfaced within hours of the Rays pulling out of their ...
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St. Petersburg's mayor, other officials disappointed after Rays nix stadium agreement
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said he was not surprised, adding he still intends to repair Tropicana Field and move forward with the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District.
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Tampa Bay Rays says team will not move forward with $1.3 billion stadium deal
The Tampa Bay Rays announced they will not proceed with a new stadium project, marking the end of a years-long process that ...
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Rays exit $1.3B stadium deal
After Hurricane Milton damaged Tropicana Field and created economic uncertainty in St. Petersburg, Florida, funding delays ...
Rays Trying To Make The Best Of Unusual, Uncertain Stadium Situations
The Tampa Bay Rays are being forced to play their home games at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa this season after ...