Rays stadium deal: What's next for the team after Pinellas, St. Pete leaders approve bonds?
Hours after his vote helped send $312 million to the Tampa Bay Rays, Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala posted a picture of a model of Tropicana Field as a symbol of stability.
Tampa Bay Rays stadium: Pinellas commissioners approve funding for county's portion of deal
The Pinellas County Commission voted 5-2 to approve funding for its portion of the Tampa Bay Rays’ new stadium deal at a workshop in Clearwater on Tuesday afternoon.
St. Pete leaders approve funds to begin process of fixing Tropicana Field roof after Hurricane Milton damage
The future of the Tampa Bay Rays took another step forward. St. Petersburg city leaders unanimously voted Thursday to approve funds to begin the process of fixing the Tropicana Field roof after it was damaged during Hurricane Milton.
Rays stadium deal: MLB commissioner gets involved in stadium talks, meets with Pinellas County officials
The commissioner of Major League Baseball is getting involved in the Rays' stadium talks and leaning on public officials. He had a meeting Monday afternoon with the Pinellas County Commission Chair, Kathleen Peters, and the County Administrator, Barry Burton.
St. Pete leaders vote to approve funds for Rays new stadium
Leaders in St. Petersburg plan to take a crucial vote Thursday on the approval of bonds needed to finance the city's portion of a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays continue blaming county for ‘falling short’ as the new stadium saga continues
The Tampa Bay Rays sent a letter to Pinellas County commissioners on Saturday in response to Pinellas County Commission Chair Kathleen Peters's letter to the team last week, giving them a December 1 deadline to decide whether they still want to move forward with plans for a new ballpark.
Rays stadium deal: What’s next for the team and local leaders after a roller-coaster week?
This week has been a roller-coaster for the Tampa Bay Rays, Pinellas County and St. Petersburg leaders after two high-stakes public meetings. The team said the deal to build a new stadium was off, county leaders decided to delay the financing vote and city leaders are not fixing Tropicana Field's roof.
St. Pete leaders reverse course, delaying decision on Tropicana Field roof fix
Hours after approving funding to fix the Tropicana Field roof, St. Petersburg City Council walked back and are now delaying that decision. All of this comes as the saga surrounding a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays continues to see twists and turns.
Tampa Bay Rays suspend new stadium plans, blame county for not securing bond money in October
The Tampa Bay Rays say plans to build its new ballpark have been halted because Pinellas County didn’t finalize bonds last month.
Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field
The Tampa Bay Rays have a new home for the 2025 season.
St. Pete leaders request report on Tropicana Field damage following Hurricane Milton
St. Pete City Council members requested a report on the damage to Tropicana Field and storm-related costs, including remediation and mitigation, at a meeting on Thursday.
St. Pete mayor criticized over performance bonuses, rescinds payments
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch is under fire after giving hundreds of thousands of dollars in bonuses to staffers who worked on the Rays stadium deal. He has rescinded the bonuses, but not before criticism came from several city councilors.
Tampa Bay Rays, City of St. Pete sign deal to build new ballpark, keeping team in town for 30 years
The Tampa Bay Rays have won – not necessarily the World Series, at least not yet, but the team will finally have a new ballpark in downtown St. Petersburg.
Pinellas County gives final approval on Rays new stadium in 5-2 vote
The Tampa Bay Rays got the final approval on Tuesday from Pinellas County Commissioners to begin construction of their new stadium and what will ultimately be the largest land development deal in the county’s history.
Rays stadium deal questioned in Pinellas County Commission meeting, vote scheduled
Pinellas County Commissioners held their first meeting Thursday on the Rays stadium deal.
St. Pete City Council approves proposed Rays stadium in historic vote, ending decades-long saga
The St. Petersburg City Council voted 5-3 to approve a new stadium plan for the Tampa Bay Rays in a monumental decision to keep the Major League Baseball team in the community.
Tampa Bay Rays eager for stadium approval votes on Thursday
St. Petersburg City Councilors are set to vote Thursday on whether to approve a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Rays field final questions from St. Pete council members before vote on stadium deal Thursday
St. Petersburg City Council continues to hash out the details of the deal for a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Historic week could be ahead for City of St. Pete with Rays stadium, Gas Plant District development votes
To St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch, the renderings of a new ballpark and bustling neighborhood are proof that the dream is closer than ever. That vision will face its biggest test in the coming days.
Timeline of Rays stadium deal point of contention at Thursday’s meeting
The plan to build a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays and develop the land around the stadium took a big step forward Thursday night.