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.
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 stadium deal falls through. Could the team be on the move?
A deal to build a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays fell through. Pressure is reportedly mounting on the Rays owner to sell the team. Salt Lake City is among cities looking to land a major league baseball franchise.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays Won't Move Forward With Plans for New $1.3B MLB Stadium
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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 not moving forward with new stadium plans
The Tampa Bay Rays will not proceed with the development of a $1.3 billion baseball stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida, principal owner Stuart Sternberg said.
Tampa Bay Rays cancel new stadium plans
The Tampa Bay Rays canceled plans to build a new ballpark and development project, citing impact damage from Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene, the MLB franchise announced Thursday.
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 and Orlando line up to make a pitch to bring the Rays to their city
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