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.
St. Pete leaders discussing plans for Rays stadium, Historic Gas Plant District ahead of key votes
The future of the new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays takes center stage this week, in back-to-back meetings where leaders in St. Petersburg discuss the proposed development of the Historic Gas Plant District.
Group calls Rays stadium deal 'horrible,' prompting response from St. Pete mayor
The group that calls itself "No Home Run" stood in front of St. Petersburg City Hall to say city councilors would win if they called "foul" on the city's pitch.
Tampa Bay Rays offer glimpse into proposed ballpark with newly updated renderings
The Tampa Bay Rays may not have a name for their new stadium, but the team is giving a more detailed look at what the Rays ballpark is going to offer fans.
St. Pete council feels ‘pressure’ on tight timeline, not enough meetings planned on Rays stadium agreement
St. Petersburg's city council is scheduled to meet in June about the Tampa Bay Rays' new stadium agreement with the goal of taking a final vote by July 11 – a fast pace for council members.
Community groups, residents urge St. Pete to strike better deal for Rays stadium, redevelopment
The City of St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay Rays are negotiating a $6 billion stadium and redevelopment agreement for the area around the proposed new ballpark in the footprint of Tropicana Field.
New mixed use development planned at site of St. Pete YMCA
While the future of Tropicana Field is still up in the air, the promise of a new multi-billion dollar stadium and surrounding district is spurring more redevelopment in St. Pete.
St. Pete council grills city, Rays over stadium development
On Thursday, the plan to build a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays spent the day getting grilled by city leaders in St. Pete.
Tropicana Field ranked as 2nd worst ballpark in MLB: USA Today
USA TODAY ranked the 30 MLB stadiums from best to worst, and the Tampa Bay Rays' Tropicana Field clocked in as one of the worst.
St. Pete community weighs in on multi-billion dollar Gas Plant redevelopment plans
On Wednesday, the city of St. Petersburg hosted a community benefits information session on the multi-billion-dollar plan to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant neighborhood.
St. Pete officials, Rays pitch details on new stadium proposal to city council
On Thursday, St. Petersburg City Councilors went face-to-face with the Rays for the first time to weigh in on the deal cut between the team and Mayor Ken Welch.
St. Pete releases terms of agreement between the city and Tampa Bay Rays for stadium plans
The term sheet agreed upon between the City of St. Petersburg, Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay Rays for a new stadium showcases the desire of the municipalities to carve an identity for their Major League tenant and that of the Rays to gain multiple revenue streams that currently do not exist.
Rays announce plans for new $1.3 billion stadium in St. Petersburg: 'Our Rays are here to stay'
It’s official - the Tampa Bay Rays are here to stay.