Fireworks display celebrates Rays stadium deal reached with Tampa, Hillsborough County

The City of Tampa and the Tampa Bay Rays celebrated the approval of the team's future home with a 10-minute fireworks display on Friday evening at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. 

Fans, business owners react to Rays leaving St. Pete: 'A big change'

As the Tampa Bay Rays move closer to a $2.3 billion ballpark in Tampa, St. Pete businesses surrounding Tropicana Field are preparing for a new reality without the team.

Rays stadium deal: Tampa and Hillsborough votes set for this week

The proposed deal to bring a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium to Tampa is heading toward two key votes this week that could clear the way for the project to move forward.

Famed ex-Yankees pitcher Tommy John dead at 83

Tommy John, the former MLB pitcher whose elbow surgery set the standard in baseball and helped lengthen the careers of countless players, has died. He was 83.

Former Tampa Bay Rays player Brett Phillips hired as team's new brand engagement executive

Former Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips joined the team's front office as a brand engagement executive after a persistent email campaign targeted at the organization's new ownership group, officials said.

Tampa Bay Rays retire Evan Longoria's No. 3 jersey

After being traded from the Rays in 2018, Evan Longoria never got to return to Tropicana Field in any official capacity. That is, until now.

Tampa Bay Rays reveal first look inside proposed new stadium

The Tampa Bay Rays are giving fans their first look inside the team’s proposed new ballpark in Tampa, but the larger stadium deal still is not final.

Evan Longoria jersey retirement brings late Don Zimmer's family to the field

Tampa Bay Rays legend Evan Longoria will permanently take his place among franchise icons Sunday when the team officially retires his No. 3 jersey at Tropicana Field.

Tampa CRA delays Rays stadium funding vote until August

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted 5-2 Thursday to delay a vote on funding for the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium until August 20.

Wander Franco criminally responsible for abuse, judge finds, but spared punishment in Dominican case

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was declared criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but he will not serve a sentence for it, a Dominican judge ruled Monday.

Rays stadium deal remains in question
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The Tampa Rays stadium deal remains alive but faces steep political hurdles after a narrow vote by city leaders. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.

Rays' stadium funding deal advances, but Tampa City Council balks at terms

The next major step in the Tampa Bay Rays stadium push hit a roadblock Thursday at Tampa City Hall, as city council members agreed to continue negotiations but signaled they would not support the current version of the deal.