Tag: Tampa Bay Rays


Tampa Bay Rays drop new ballpark plans

Rays cancelled stadium project

Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Tampa Bay Rays have ditched plans to build a new ballpark as part of a redeveloped Historic Gas Plant District in St. Petersburg, Florida. MLB.com said the Rays were facing a March 31 deadline to meet certain obligations showing their intent to move forward with the... » Read more


Some progress on Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium

City Council approves bonds for new Rays Stadium

A new stadium for Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Florida moved a step closer after the Pinellas County Commission voted to approve bonds that will finance its share of the new ballpark. MLB.com said that St. Petersburg City Council voted 4-3 in December to approve bonds... » Read more


Will City pick up ‘The Trop’ repair bill tab?

Rays can’t play at Tropicana Field in the coming season

The Major League Baseball (MLB) team Tampa Bay Rays won’t be calling the Tropicana Field (St. Petersburg, Florida, United States) their home during the 2025 MLB season. Hurricane Milton battered the domed stadium in early October causing significant damage to the roof as well as various other key... » Read more


Hurricane Milton rip to shreds ‘The Trop’ roof

Major damage to Tropicana Field

The Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida (US), the home of the Major League Baseball (MLB) team Tampa Bay Rays, was badly damaged on the night of October 9th as Hurricane Milton slammed the region. ‘CBS NEWS’ stated that a video posted and aerial photos of the stadium show that the fabric... » Read more


Development deal agreed for Rays stadium

Green light for Tampa Bay Rays project

Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays new stadium plans have been given another boost after St. Petersburg City Council voted to approve a development deal with the Rays/Hines partnership. Drays Bay said approval by the St. Petersburg City Council was the major hurdle the Rays needed to clear to... » Read more


Rays home ‘intimate-inviting’ renderings

Tampa Bay Rays new renderings released

The Major League Baseball (MLB) team Tampa Bay Rays recently released new renderings and details on the new ballpark and development that would replace their home ground – the Tropicana Field in St Petersburg, Florida (US) – for the 2028 season. ‘wusf.org’ stated that the plan to redevelop... » Read more


Council mixed response to Rays Gas Plant plans

Tampa Bay stadium update May 2024

A nine-hour discussion ensued recently as the St. Petersburg (Florida, US) City Council members meticulously combed through the Major League Baseball (MLB) team Tampa Bay Rays and their proposed Gas Plant Stadium developer Hines 183-page development agreement for the Historic Gas Plant... » Read more


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