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MLB’s Rob Manfred on Rays future: ‘We’re committed to fans in Tampa Bay’
As the debate over a new stadium heats up, the commissioner says the league will allow time for area leaders to sort things out.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Discusses Possible Relocation of Tampa Bay Rays
Things are getting dicey in the Tampa area for the Tampa Bay Rays. First, the Rays will spend the 2025 season in a temporary facility, playing at the spring training home of the New York Yankees. This is a result of October's Hurricane Milton,
Rob Manfred gives Rays 2026 deadline for stadium plan, says league expansion still proceeding
The Rays were planning to move to a new stadium in St. Petersburg for 2028, but in the wake of Hurricane Milton, things have muddied.
Manfred says Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out Rays' ballpark situation
Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out the Rays' ballpark situation following Hurricane Milton, and baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said there has been no thought to allowing the team to explore a relocation.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addresses Rays' stadium situation after owner's relocation threat
That partially walks back Sternberg’s relocation threat, though the team continues to agitate for a quick resolution. Pinellas County officials met on Tuesday afternoon, a few d
Rays at Steinbrenner Field: How Tampa Bay will make use of rival Yankees’ park in 2025
Despite the rivalry, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner didn’t hesitate to offer assistance to the Rays after Hurricane Milton.
St. Petersburg city council reverses course on Tampa Bay Rays' stadium repairs
Hours after the St. Petersburg City Council approved spending $23.7 million to repair Tropicana Field after it was damaged during Hurricane Milton, the council reversed its decision in a second vote.
Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in Tampa
The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees’ nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field
Tampa Bay Rays tap Yankees' spring training site for temporary home
"Steinbrenner Field was selected as the Rays temporary regular-season home because it is the best-prepared facility in the Tampa Bay region to host regular-season Major League Baseball games," a release from the Rays said in part.
Local leaders delay vote on new stadium for Tampa Bay Rays
Fans of the Tampa Bay Rays got some bad news this week. â–¶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Plans for a new $1.3 billion baseball stadium are on hold. The Pinellas County Commission voted Tuesday to delay consideration of the financing bonds for the new stadium until next month.
Tampa Bay Rays Plan For New Ballpark Hits Another Snag with Local Government Delay
The Tampa Bay Rays have been working for years to get a new ballpark in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. After finally getting approval this summer, it looks like the whole thing could come crashing down.
St. Petersburg council rejects immediate repair to Tampa Bay Rays’ ballpark roof after initially giving approval
The St. Petersburg City Council reversed course Thursday on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the ...
Tampa Bay Rays will play 2025 home schedule at Steinbrenner Field, spring training stadium of the Yankees
The repairs to Tropicana Field are projected at $55.7 million and would not be finished until after the 2025 season.