The Tampa Bay Rays and a series of unfortunate events … and why Pinellas County is being foolhardy
The St. Petersburg City Council was on board and residents seemed to be too, given their overwhelming re-election of Council Chair Deborah Figgs-Sanders, a key Welch ally and avowed Rays deal supporter. The Pinellas County Commission gave its thumbs up too, with a vote on a bond resolution a mere formality to take place in late October.
Could the Rays leave Tampa Bay and still own 65 acres of Gas Plant land?
Before the Pinellas County Commission punted on finalizing bonds for a new $1.3 billion stadium again on Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Rays wrote a letter saying the deal approved this summer no longer works financially for the team.
Tampa Bay Rays In Danger Of Moving: ‘Saddened And Stunned By The Unfortunate Turn Of Events’
The Tampa Bay Rays issued a warning to Pinellas County commissioners on Tuesday. With a deal for a new stadium now in serious jeopardy, the team may have
Pinellas County bond vote could delay Rays funding, new stadium deal
On Tuesday, Pinellas County Commissioners are scheduled to vote to issue bonds to help pay for the new Rays stadium. The money would come from the tourist bed tax.
Baseball, beaches and big decisions are ahead for Pinellas County and the Rays stadium deal
Pinellas County commissioners are expected to weigh-in on a funding proposal to build a new Rays stadium, but recent storms have thrown them a curveball.
'It's unfortunate': Pinellas County commissioner feels betrayed by Rays' decision to play in Tampa for 2025
A Pinellas County commissioner will vote against issuing the bonds necessary to finance the Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal after the team announced it will play its 2025 season in Tampa.
Rays ballpark deal appears 'all but dead' amid Pinellas County delays
Even though it is not official the deal to build a new $1.3B ballpark at the Tropicana Field is 'all but dead."
Tampa Bay Rays say stadium deal is halted
Despite the Rays’ warning, Pinellas County commissioners decided to again delay their vote on stadium funding until December.
Pinellas County delays bond vote as Tampa Bay Rays seek new stadium deal
The baseball team says the county's delays in approving the bonds set back construction and increased the costs.
Tampa Bay Rays Cancel New Stadium Plans After Local Government Stalls Funding
If funding were approved, St. Petersburg residents would have been on the hook for a new stadium for one of baseball’s least attended teams.
Rays future stadium in Tampa Bay in question
FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports on how the Rays deal with Pinellas County to fix Tropicana Field's roof and how the new stadium being off affects their future in the Tampa Bay region.
Mike Bianchi: With Rays bedeviled in Tampa Bay, Orlando needs to act on Pat Williams’ vision
If only Pat Williams were still alive. We need him now more than ever. The beloved Orlando dreamer, the sports visionary who ...
No ball at Tropicana Field in 2026 after Milton; new ballpark deal dies: Tampa Bay Rays
The St. Petersburg City Council has voted to spend over $23 million to repair Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton ...