Tampa Bay Rays, New Ballpark

Group of investors ready to buy Tampa Bay Rays and move team to Orlando
The Orlando Dreamers — a group of investors trying to bring a Major League Baseball team to Central Florida — are ready to pounce.
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 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, Orlando line up to make pitch to bring Rays to their city
The development deal to build the Tampa Bay Rays a new stadium in St. Petersburg appears to be dead. Now, other groups are lining up to buy the team and take it to another city.
Orlando group eyes move for Tampa Bay Rays, though political buy-in unclear
With the apparent collapse of the long-negotiated St. Petersburg deal for the Rays, an Orlando group hoping to bring big-league baseball to the City Beautiful said Friday it has an “anchor investor” to buy the team, and property secured to build a stadium.
‘There’s no way:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis weighs in on Tampa Bay Rays’ future
After the Rays withdrew from a $1.3 billion ballpark deal earlier this month, their future in the Tampa Bay area remains uncertain.
Tampa Bay Rays not moving forward with new stadium plans
The Tampa Bay Rays will not proceed with the development of a $1.3 billion baseball stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida, principal owner Stuart Sternberg said.
Tampa Bay Rays Won't Move Forward With Plans for New $1.3B MLB Stadium
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Tampa Bay Rays kill new stadium deal
The Tampa Bay Rays pulled out of a stadium deal with St Petersburg and Pinellas County on Thursday just months after agreeing to the plan.
MLB in Orlando? City making strong bid for franchise
The Tampa Bay Rays are officially looking for a new home after backing out of their stadium deal with St. Petersburg and Pinellas County. The team must relocate due to significant hurricane damage to Tropicana Field’s roof.
Orlando emerges as a potential destination for the Rays
Through an effort called Orlando Dreamers, an ownership group previously unveiled a stadium design in January 2025, and now that the Rays do not have a clear future in Tampa Bay,
Tampa Bay Rays Exercise Contract Option on All-Star First Baseman, Possible Trade Target
Yandy Diaz, who has been the subject frequent trade discussions over the last year, will be in Tampa Bay through at least the ...
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Tampa Bay Rays’ future in Port Charlotte raises business concerns
The Tampa Bay Rays are planning to stay at Tropicana Field for the 2026 season while they repair damage from Hurricane Milton.
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, ...
Tampa Bay Rays' Chandler Simpson Puts World-Class Speed on Display During Spring Breakout Game
The Tampa Bay Rays top prospects took on the Boston Red Sox top prospects on Thursday night in the Spring Breakout Games, ...
Rays pick up 2026 team option on Yandy Díaz and add vesting option for 2027
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays have picked up their $12 million team option on Yandy Díaz for the 2026 season. The ...
Some complicated-sounding adjustments pay off for Rays' Pete Fairbanks
Working with applied physiologist Jillian Hawkins and changing the specifics of his delivery lead to more strike-throwing.
Eddie DeBartolo, Jr. emerges as potential buyer of the Tampa Bay Rays
Recently, TheAthletic.com reported that his family is interested in buying the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball, if ...