St. Pete leaders approve funds to begin process of fixing Tropicana Field roof after Hurricane Milton damage

The future of the Tampa Bay Rays took another step forward. St. Petersburg city leaders unanimously voted Thursday to approve funds to begin the process of fixing the Tropicana Field roof after it was damaged during Hurricane Milton. 

Rays stadium deal: MLB commissioner gets involved in stadium talks, meets with Pinellas County officials

The commissioner of Major League Baseball is getting involved in the Rays' stadium talks and leaning on public officials. He had a meeting Monday afternoon with the Pinellas County Commission Chair, Kathleen Peters, and the County Administrator, Barry Burton. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.