St. Pete leaders vote to approve funds for Rays new stadium
Leaders in St. Petersburg plan to take a crucial vote Thursday on the approval of bonds needed to finance the city's portion of a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays continue blaming county for ‘falling short’ as the new stadium saga continues
The Tampa Bay Rays sent a letter to Pinellas County commissioners on Saturday in response to Pinellas County Commission Chair Kathleen Peters's letter to the team last week, giving them a December 1 deadline to decide whether they still want to move forward with plans for a new ballpark.
Rays stadium deal: What’s next for the team and local leaders after a roller-coaster week?
This week has been a roller-coaster for the Tampa Bay Rays, Pinellas County and St. Petersburg leaders after two high-stakes public meetings. The team said the deal to build a new stadium was off, county leaders decided to delay the financing vote and city leaders are not fixing Tropicana Field's roof.
St. Pete leaders reverse course, delaying decision on Tropicana Field roof fix
Hours after approving funding to fix the Tropicana Field roof, St. Petersburg City Council walked back and are now delaying that decision. All of this comes as the saga surrounding a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays continues to see twists and turns.
Tampa Bay Rays suspend new stadium plans, blame county for not securing bond money in October
The Tampa Bay Rays say plans to build its new ballpark have been halted because Pinellas County didn’t finalize bonds last month.
Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field
The Tampa Bay Rays have a new home for the 2025 season.
St. Pete leaders request report on Tropicana Field damage following Hurricane Milton
St. Pete City Council members requested a report on the damage to Tropicana Field and storm-related costs, including remediation and mitigation, at a meeting on Thursday.
St. Pete mayor criticized over performance bonuses, rescinds payments
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch is under fire after giving hundreds of thousands of dollars in bonuses to staffers who worked on the Rays stadium deal. He has rescinded the bonuses, but not before criticism came from several city councilors.
Tampa Bay Rays, City of St. Pete sign deal to build new ballpark, keeping team in town for 30 years
The Tampa Bay Rays have won – not necessarily the World Series, at least not yet, but the team will finally have a new ballpark in downtown St. Petersburg.
Pinellas County gives final approval on Rays new stadium in 5-2 vote
The Tampa Bay Rays got the final approval on Tuesday from Pinellas County Commissioners to begin construction of their new stadium and what will ultimately be the largest land development deal in the county’s history.
Rays stadium deal questioned in Pinellas County Commission meeting, vote scheduled
Pinellas County Commissioners held their first meeting Thursday on the Rays stadium deal.
St. Pete City Council approves proposed Rays stadium in historic vote, ending decades-long saga
The St. Petersburg City Council voted 5-3 to approve a new stadium plan for the Tampa Bay Rays in a monumental decision to keep the Major League Baseball team in the community.
Tampa Bay Rays eager for stadium approval votes on Thursday
St. Petersburg City Councilors are set to vote Thursday on whether to approve a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Rays field final questions from St. Pete council members before vote on stadium deal Thursday
St. Petersburg City Council continues to hash out the details of the deal for a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Historic week could be ahead for City of St. Pete with Rays stadium, Gas Plant District development votes
To St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch, the renderings of a new ballpark and bustling neighborhood are proof that the dream is closer than ever. That vision will face its biggest test in the coming days.
Timeline of Rays stadium deal point of contention at Thursday’s meeting
The plan to build a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays and develop the land around the stadium took a big step forward Thursday night.
St. Pete leaders discussing plans for Rays stadium, Historic Gas Plant District ahead of key votes
The future of the new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays takes center stage this week, in back-to-back meetings where leaders in St. Petersburg discuss the proposed development of the Historic Gas Plant District.
Group calls Rays stadium deal 'horrible,' prompting response from St. Pete mayor
The group that calls itself "No Home Run" stood in front of St. Petersburg City Hall to say city councilors would win if they called "foul" on the city's pitch.
Tampa Bay Rays offer glimpse into proposed ballpark with newly updated renderings
The Tampa Bay Rays may not have a name for their new stadium, but the team is giving a more detailed look at what the Rays ballpark is going to offer fans.
St. Pete council feels ‘pressure’ on tight timeline, not enough meetings planned on Rays stadium agreement
St. Petersburg's city council is scheduled to meet in June about the Tampa Bay Rays' new stadium agreement with the goal of taking a final vote by July 11 – a fast pace for council members.