Orlando group eyes move for Tampa Bay Rays

If not the Trop, where could Rays play in Tampa Bay — and elsewhere?
When the Rays and development partner Hines were selected to redevelop the Gas Plant District last year, elected officials and baseball fans across Tampa Bay had hoped it would end years of uncertainty surrounding the fate of the site and the team’s future in the region.
Group of investors ready to buy Tampa Bay Rays and move team to Orlando
The Orlando Dreamers — a group of investors trying to bring a Major League Baseball team to Central Florida — are ready to pounce.
Orlando group eyes move for Tampa Bay Rays, though political buy-in unclear
With the apparent collapse of the long-negotiated St. Petersburg deal for the Rays, an Orlando group hoping to bring big-league baseball to the City Beautiful said Friday it has an “anchor investor” to buy the team, and property secured to build a stadium.
Tampa Bay Rays not moving forward with planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg
In their withdrawal, the Tampa Bay Rays cited hurricanes and delays that will likely drive up the proposal's cost.
Tampa Bay Rays Won't Move Forward With Plans for New $1.3B MLB Stadium
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Tampa, Orlando line up to make pitch to bring Rays to their city
The development deal to build the Tampa Bay Rays a new stadium in St. Petersburg appears to be dead. Now, other groups are lining up to buy the team and take it to another city.
Tampa Bay Rays kill new stadium deal
The Tampa Bay Rays pulled out of a stadium deal with St Petersburg and Pinellas County on Thursday just months after agreeing to the plan.
MLB in Orlando? City makes strong bid for franchise as Tampa Bay Rays search for new home
The Tampa Bay Rays are searching for a new home after hurricane damage to Tropicana Field, with Tampa and Orlando emerging as top contenders.
Tampa Bay Rays Exercise Contract Option on All-Star First Baseman, Possible Trade Target
Yandy Diaz, who has been the subject frequent trade discussions over the last year, will be in Tampa Bay through at least the ...
DeSantis says Major League Baseball should stay in Tampa Bay area
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said baseball needs to stay in the Tampa Bay area and that the commissioner of Major League ...
Eddie DeBartolo, Jr. emerges as potential buyer of the Tampa Bay Rays
Recently, TheAthletic.com reported that his family is interested in buying the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball, if ...
Tampa Bay Rays' Chandler Simpson Puts World-Class Speed on Display During Spring Breakout Game
The Tampa Bay Rays top prospects took on the Boston Red Sox top prospects on Thursday night in the Spring Breakout Games, ...
Will Tampa Bay Rays move without stadium deal? Will owner be forced to sell? What we know
Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg said the team will not meet the deadline to move forward on a new stadium. Here's what ...
Some complicated-sounding adjustments pay off for Rays' Pete Fairbanks
Working with applied physiologist Jillian Hawkins and changing the specifics of his delivery lead to more strike-throwing.
Rays pick up 2026 team option on Yandy Díaz and add vesting option for 2027
The Tampa Bay Rays have picked up their $12 million team option on Yandy Díaz for the 2026 season. The Rays also have added a ...
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Tampa Bay Rays’ future in Port Charlotte raises business concerns
The Tampa Bay Rays are planning to stay at Tropicana Field for the 2026 season while they repair damage from Hurricane Milton.