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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 Won't Move Forward With Plans for New $1.3B MLB Stadium
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Will Tampa Bay Rays move without stadium deal? Will owner be forced to sell? What we know
Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg said the team will not meet the deadline to move forward on a new stadium. Here's what it means for the team's future.
MLB to Orlando more probable as Dreamers make push to buy the Tampa Bay Rays
The next step, according to Jim Schnorf, co-founder of the Dreamers, is funding the potential baseball stadium.
Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal falls through. Could the team be on the move?
A deal to build a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays fell through. Pressure is reportedly mounting on the Rays owner to sell the team. Salt Lake City is among cities looking to land a major league baseball franchise.
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 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, many elected officials around the bay echoed the same response: disappointment. Others lambasted what they considered a bad deal for taxpayers from the start.
Rays ditch new stadium deal, putting Tampa Bay future in doubt. Will owner sell?
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.
Tampa Bay Rays Announce They ‘Cannot Move Forward’ With New Ballpark Project; Will They Move?
The Tampa Bay Rays announced on Thursday they "cannot move forward with the new ballpark" project sparking speculation the team may move. The Rays'
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.
Orlando has an owner ready to buy Tampa Bay Rays after they back out of St. Pete stadium deal
A source with the Orlando Dreamers says they have a majority owner ready to buy Tampa Bay Rays and move them to Orlando.
Thursday's MLB: Rays withdraw from planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rays withdrew Thursday from a $1.3 billion project to construct a new ballpark adjacent ...
Rays nixing new stadium development; team remains committed to reaching 'ballpark solution'
The Tampa Bay Rays had until March 31 to submit paperwork to take the next step toward a $1.3 billion stadium and redevelopment deal in St. Petersburg.