Orlando group eyes move for Tampa Bay Rays

If not the Trop, where could Rays play in Tampa Bay — and elsewhere?
Back to square one. When the Rays and development partner Hines were selected to redevelop the Gas Plant District last year, elected officials and baseball fans across Tampa Bay had hoped it would end years of uncertainty surrounding the fate of the site and the team’s future in the region.
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.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal falls through. Could the team be on the move?
Pressure is reportedly mounting on owner Stu Sternberg to sell the team as several cities, including Salt Lake City, try to land an expansion MLB franchise.
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, Orlando line up to make pitch to bring Rays to their city
The development deal to build the Tampa Bay Rays a new stadium in St. Petersburg appears to be dead. Now, other groups are lining up to buy the team and take it to another city.
Tampa Bay Rays Won't Move Forward With Plans for New $1.3B MLB Stadium
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Tampa Bay Rays kill new stadium deal
The Tampa Bay Rays pulled out of a stadium deal with St Petersburg and Pinellas County on Thursday just months after agreeing to the plan.
Tampa Bay Rays say team will not move forward with stadium deal
Last year, the Tampa Bay Rays, along with the city of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County, announced a new stadium and community redevelopment plan. Less than a year later, the Rays pulled out of the deal.
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,
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 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, ...
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 ...
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Rays pitch plan to renovate Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field sustained damage from Hurricane Milton in October Getty images . The Rays have “floated the concept of a ...
Eddie DeBartolo, Jr. emerges as potential buyer of the Tampa Bay Rays
Recently, TheAthletic.com reported that his family is interested in buying the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball, if ...
Gov. Ron DeSantis touts Tampa Bay sports market amid Rays stadium drama
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talked about Tampa Bay Rays stadium drama, immigration, and funds for SeaPort Manatee during a stop in Manatee County.
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Yankees: Good news and bad news after 7-7 tie vs. Rays
The New York Yankees played to a 7-7 tie against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Will Warren had another solid game and ...
Rays preseason capsule: Ace back, but bats must improve
Breakout player: Junior Caminero began 2024 as one of the game's top prospects before earning his most significant big-league ...
Unless you have $3B to spare, a solution for the Rays could be tricky
The Rays have not set a price for selling the team — they haven’t even acknowledged that the team is for sale — but somewhere ...