Orlando, Tampa Bay Rays and MLB

Could Rays move to Orlando? Local ‘Dreamers’ group says it has prospective owner
A source with the Orlando Dreamers says they have a majority owner ready to buy Tampa Bay Rays and move them to Orlando.
MLB to Orlando more probable as Dreamers make push to buy the Tampa Bay Rays
After the Tampa Bay Rays announced they were walking away from their stadium deal, this opened the door for the Orlando Dreamers group, now led by Hall of Famer Barry Larkin.
Orlando Dreamers say they have an ownership group ready to buy an MLB team
The @OrlandoDreamers say it has a “financing structure” that will provide “approximately $1 billion towards stadium construction costs.” The plan remains to build the stadium near @SeaWorld. Once again it feels like bringing a @MLB team to Orlando is gaining a little more steam https://t.co/iCB2bIU0C8 pic.twitter.com/uGse8MjYI0
Orlando Dreamers Secure Investor, Funding In Push To Join MLB
This comes after the Tampa Bay Rays declined to build a new stadium and redevelop 86 acres in the Historic Gas Plant District.
Group trying to bring MLB to Orlando ready to pounce after Rays new stadium deal falls through
The Orlando Dreamers — led by MLB Hall of Famer Barry Larkin — confirmed they’ve identified an anchor investor to purchase a team and fund the $1.7 billion domed stadium project on a plot of land next to Aquatica water park in Orange County.
MLB in Orlando? City making strong bid for franchise
The Tampa Bay Rays are officially looking for a new home after backing out of their stadium deal with St. Petersburg and Pinellas County. The team must relocate due to significant hurricane damage to Tropicana Field’s roof.
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.
MLB in Orlando? City makes strong bid for franchise as Tampa Bay Rays search for new home
The Tampa Bay Rays are searching for a new home after hurricane damage to Tropicana Field, with Tampa and Orlando emerging as top contenders.
Tampa and Orlando line up to make a pitch to bring the Rays to their city
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Orlando group eyes move for Tampa Bay Rays, though political buy-in unclear
With the apparent collapse of the long-negotiated St. Petersburg deal for the Rays, an Orlando group hoping to bring big-league baseball to the City Beautiful said Friday it has an “anchor investor” to buy the team,
Here’s hoping Mayor Jerry Demings swings for the fences and brings Major League Baseball to Orlando | Commentary
Before Pat Williams passed away last summer, this was his vision when he started the drive to bring baseball to Orlando six ...
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Orlando Dreamers Take Bold Step Toward Acquiring MLB Franchise with Key Investor, Domed Stadium Plan
The Orlando Dreamers, a group led by Hall of Fame shortstop Barry Larkin, are making significant strides in their quest to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando. With the Tampa Bay Rays stepping away ...
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Cincinnati Reds’ Legend and Hall of Famer Barry Larkin Joins Orlando Dreamers as MLB Ambassador
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2025 / The Orlando City Baseball Dreamers ("Orlando Dreamers") announced that legendary Cincinnati Reds' Hall-of-Famer Barry Larkin has joined the ...
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Orlando emerges as a potential destination for the Rays
Through an effort called Orlando Dreamers, an ownership group previously unveiled a stadium design in January 2025, and now ...