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Rays pitched a plan to renovate Trop to stay in St. Pete through 2038
4h · John Romano, Colleen WrightThis article may be behind a paywall
$The team says it was one of many possibilities, although the city and county did not immediately embrace the idea.
Rays pick up Yandy Diaz’s 2026 option, add another
4h · Marc TopkinThis article may be behind a paywall
$The veteran 1B/DH has a chance to stay through 2027 under a new deal that includes a vesting option.
DeSantis says Major League Baseball should stay in Tampa Bay area
9h · Colleen Wright, Romy EllenbogenThis article may be behind a paywall
$The governor said MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has given him “assurances” the league won’t leave Florida.
With 2 weeks until opener, Rays ‘need to do some things better’
22h · Marc TopkinThis article may be behind a paywall
$Notes | Manager Kevin Cash points specifically to tightening up their defense and having their pitchers throw more strikes.
What’s next for the Rays? Grab a seat because there is no end in sight
24h · John RomanoThis article may be behind a paywall
$John Romano | The team could be sold.
Rays’ Shane Baz rebounds with ‘the best 4-run game I’ve ever pitched’
Mar 14 · Marc TopkinThis article may be behind a paywall
$The Windup | After a rough start, the right-hander works into the fifth vs. the Nationals, showing improved control and command.
Pressure mounts among local leaders for Stuart Sternberg to sell Rays
Mar 13 · Colbi EdmondsThis article may be behind a paywall
$The team’s announcement on Thursday seemed to be a tipping point for supporters of the franchise.
Rays have interesting takes on the Savannah Bananas' appeal
Mar 13 · Marc TopkinThis article may be behind a paywall
$With a Saturday date at Raymond James Stadium, two Tampa Bay minor-leaguers liked being part of early versions of the touring team while veterans are not really fans.
Local investor offers $260M to purchase the Tropicana Field property
Mar 13 · Rebecca LiebsonThis article may be behind a paywall
$Thompson Whitney Blake, founder of the private equity firm Blake Investment Partners submitted an offer to St. Pete officials Thursday.
Tampa Bay officials weigh in on Rays announcement backing out of stadium deal
Mar 13 · Jack Prator, Divya Kumar, Colbi EdmondsThis article may be behind a paywall
$With the team’s future in St. Petersburg uncertain, some Tampa leaders say they’re open to housing the Rays.
Rays fans react to news of stadium deal falling through
Mar 13 · Sharon Kennedy WynneThis article may be behind a paywall
$“Losing baseball in Tampa Bay would be catastrophic,” one fan said.
Tampa Bay Rays announce they won’t move forward with stadium deal
Mar 13 · Colleen WrightThis article may be behind a paywall
$The announcement comes two weeks before the team faced a deadline to submit required paperwork.
St. Petersburg NAACP demands extension for Rays stadium deal
Mar 13 · Colleen WrightThis article may be behind a paywall
$The NAACP president also asked the team to provide a “finite dollar amount” needed to complete the deal.
Kevin Cash on odd play in Rays' loss: ‘I’ve never seen anything like that'
Mar 13 · Marc TopkinThis article may be behind a paywall
$The Windup | Detroit’s Javy Baez appears to jump up to deflect Carson Williams’ throw with his helmet.