Tampa Bay Stadium Saga
The Rays and their development partners
The Rays are one of four bidders to redevelop Tropicana Field with a baseball stadium.
Rays release new St. Petersburg stadium renderings in partnership with Hines, the developer of Petco Park
The Rays are partnering with the developer of Petco Park for their latest stadium proposal.
St. Petersburg received four proposals for Tropicana Field redevelopment
Including one by the Rays.
St. Petersburg to re-start Tropicana Field redevelopment project, now with Rays involved
Team’s future in St. Pete to be determined by the end of the year.
Rays plan for stadium transportation issues in Ybor City revealed
More revelations from a recent trove of government e-mails.
Stadium news and links: Both counties focus on a new Rays stadium
Hillsborough finances come into focus, a new St. Pete location enters the fray.
Hillsborough County projected to have $194 million for a Rays stadium
Could an extension of the controversial Community Investment Tax help bolster the financing for the Rays new home?
Tampa Bay Times survey: Majority of readers think Rays will relocate
The Times surveyed 1,200 readers, and 60% believe the Rays are likely to relocate out of Tampa Bay.
The Rays “sister city” plan is dead, what’s next? - DRaysBay Podcast Special
We react to the news that MLB has killed the Rays split-season plan with Montreal, then dive into what happens next
MLB kills Rays sister city plan with Montreal
The Executive Council has ruled the Rays cannot pursue splitting their season with Montreal in sudden change of opinion.
Business support for the “sister city” plan? It’s complicated
An open letter published in the Tampa Bay Times this weekend reflects business support, but how comprehensive is the list?
The new Rays Stadium in Tampa should be built on Dale Mabry Highway
The road to a new Rays stadium runs through the Yankees.
Sternberg: in-stadium sign promoting Sister City plan “a big mistake”
A contrite Stuart Sternberg admits that seeking to promote this plan during the playoff run was a poor idea.
Sign of the Times: Montreal Stadium Plan Creates Fan Distraction From Division-Clinching Night
The team believes its sister-city plan is the way to keep baseball in Tampa Bay. But why are we talking about it NOW?
Plans revealed for redevelopment of Rays preferred Ybor stadium site
There is no stadium in the current plans. But plans can change.
Rays Stadium Saga: A timeline of this year’s drama
Here’s a refresher on a wild 2021 (updated, 5:00pm)
Tropicana Field site redevelopment narrowed to two proposals
Mayor Rick Kriseman has not slowed his pace on selecting the developer for re-developing the Tropicana Field site.
Montreal and the Rays: Who is for and who is against the Sister City concept
Stu Sternberg is getting sued by his co-owners over Montreal, the Mayor wants him to step down, and the Sister City concept has never looked more likely. Wait, what?
Tropicana Field site redevelopment narrowed to four proposals
All four proposals include an option for a new Rays stadium,
St. Petersburg releases seven proposals to re-design Tropicana Field site
All seven plans have a stadium option included.
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman exposes Rays negotiating position for new stadium
The Rays thought they were negotiating in private but Kriseman brought their most recent ask to a press conference in anticipation of unveiling redevelopment plans.
City of Tampa, Rays to craft Sister City proposal by end of 2020
The aggressive deadline comes after three years of failed negotiations with Hillsborough County
Toronto Blue Jays will not stand in the way of Rays, Montreal Sister City concept
MLB Owners are lining up behind Sister City plan for Rays to split home games with Montreal.
Rob Manfred endorses Rays Sister City plan
"I am 100 percent convinced and, more importantly, the other owners have been convinced." - Rob Manfred
Rays Stadium Saga: Tropicana Field Redevelopment, Explained
The land under Tropicana Field is valuable, and whether it can be reclaimed by the city will come into play more and more in the coming months.
Silverman: Would be “better and easier” to move Rays to another city
"... we’re going through a lot of the pain and suffering"
Sternberg: Rays have $50 million to spend, won’t
Meanwhile, the press for Montreal is full steam ahead.
Rays owner Stuart Sternberg responds to Kriseman memo denying Montreal split-city proposal
Will the Rays be leaving Tampa Bay, in part or in whole?
City of St. Petersburg: The Rays will not split their season with Montreal
New Memorandum answers three important questions about the Rays’ future, but raises many more.
Meeting at the Old Police Station, Chapter One
The Invitation