1. Let's be real. READ Rays stadium in Ybor City would cost nearly $800M, study shows The team has been eyeing sites in Ybor City and in St. Petersburg, either at their current location or on the city's waterfront. Florida Gov. A few years later, San Jose/Santa Clara, with a population that eclipses San Francisco and Oakland, tried to bring the team to that area. Tampa Bay principal owner Stuart Sternberg said he has no current plans to sell the team or request permission to explore relocation. Since its inception, the team's home venue has been Tropicana Field.. Following the news that MLB had ended the Rays pursuit of splitting their home games between the . August 17, 2021 by BSabitt. TAMPA — An analysis commissioned by the Tampa Sports Authority shows a full-season baseball stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays could be built in Ybor City for about the same price as an $892 million. By all appearances, the Tampa Bay Rays are staying put. MLB World Reacts To Rays Relocation Update. In the case of the Tampa Bay Rays, relocation and contraction have been words that have plagued the franchise, both through years and years of frustrating on the field struggles and during a still . Water laps at homes in the neighborhood of the 700 block of Northwest W 17th Court in Miami Saturday morning, June 4, 2022, from a . The lease of the Tampa Bay Rays runs out at the end of the 2027 season. Principal owner Stuart Sternberg has said all the right things, that ownership is committed to keeping the Rays in the Tampa Bay area and that they will . [ Tony Sica ] With several balconies and patios facing the water, the three-story house is designed in an airy . According to the Tampa Bay Times, at least five Rays baseball players -- pitchers Jason Adam, Jalen Beeks, Brooks Raley, Jeffrey Springs and Ryan Thompson -- declined to wear the uniforms which . Following nearly three decades of unsuccessfully trying to gain an expansion franchise or enticing existing teams to . With the 2027 end of their lease at Tropicana Field getting closer, the Rays are back to exploring stadium options in the Tampa Bay area. We're now learning that there could also be a project that moves the team's spring training facility to Pasco County, and the state of Florida is already planning to toss in a $35 million check to get it rolling. TAMPA, Fla. - The possibility of the Tampa Bay Rays moving out of St. Petersburg could be closer to reality. Tampa Bay Rays setting stage for move to Montreal for 2028 By soon, that essentially means by the beginning of 2023. The Rays are looking to build a new stadium when their lease with the city of St. Petersburg is up at Tropicana Field in 2027. Tampa Bay Rays: Montreal plan first step to relocation. Following the news that MLB had ended the Rays pursuit of splitting their home games between the . Ron DeSantis (R) approved a new state budget Thursday, but vetoed funds for a Pasco County baseball practice facility that was to be used by the Tampa Bay Rays, a move that comes . Tampa This was the only city that was going to be number 1. Where the team plays after that hasn't been decided. Instead, it is the first step to relocation. 1:50 Nashville's pursuit of an MLB franchise might be gaining steam, if a Tampa City Council member is to be believed. They get corporate interest, the same attendance as the other two Tampa-based teams, more fan interest, and more money to work with. Published Feb. 9. To hide the sight of empty seats, the Tampa Bay Rays removed the upper deck seats during games. To hide the sight of empty seats, the Tampa Bay Rays removed the upper deck seats during games. A number of Tampa Bay Rays players decided not to wear rainbow-colored logos on their uniforms as part of the team's annual 'Pride Night' on Saturday. There are plenty of billionaires looking for an MLB team that would be willing to put up the capital necessary to build a ballpark in the Bay. The Tampa Bay Rays are one of the best teams in the entire MLB, and they still can't get fans to come out to their games. Rays ownership still has a proposal for a $700 million stadium in Ybor City at their feet, and with the split-season proposal with Montreal shot down, the idea is gaining traction. Following nearly three decades of unsuccessfully trying to gain an expansion franchise or enticing existing teams to relocate to the Tampa Bay area, an ownership group led by Vince Naimoli was approved on March 9, 1995. HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 10: Kevin Kiermaier #39 and Willy Adames #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays get ready in the dugout before Game 5 of the ALDS between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, October 10, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Parcels E2-E7 on the map above represent the . The Trop was built as a hockey arena, and even the Lightning found it wasn't as suitable for it, moving to the Amalie Arena in downtown Tampa. ORLANDO — Rays officials still haven't gotten any clarity from other major-league owners or top executives during their quarterly meetings about why the plan to split future . March 22, 2022. Initial location planning for a new . They said Nashville wants to do it," commented Miranda. Owner Stu Sternberg has come up with a plan to split seasons between Florida and Montreal but minority owners in the team are suing. AP. Jun 2, 2022 Desantis will veto the bill to fund the Tampa Rays new Spring Training facility because of their recent statements about gun violence following the Buffalo and Uvalde mass shootings. Nashville's pursuit of an MLB franchise might be gaining steam, if a Tampa City Council member is to be believed. Why Can't the Rays Leave Now? Florida Gov. According to the Tampa Bay Times report, Brian Auld refuted a statement made to Nashville council member Charlie Miranda regarding an MLB franchise's potential move to Nashville that he said "might be in the cards.". The Tampa Bay Rays Need For Relocation Evident After Setting Embarrassing Attendance Record While In First Place August 17, 2021 by BSabitt The Tampa Bay Rays are one of the best teams in the entire MLB, and they still can't get fans to come out to their games. I did not notice the empty seats behind the first base dugout, but I saw it in the outfield bleachers, which was strange. The removal of these seating options give a better optical illusion for TV, but it's weird at a game. Throughout the course of franchise history, attendance woes have dogged the Tampa Bay Rays.This inability to generate revenue at the gates has led to a great deal of innovation, and a lot of success with limited funds, but the idea of a lifelong member of the franchise is . Tropicana Field really only fills up if the Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees are in town. AP. With their stadium deal falling apart, it is seemingly a matter of time before the Rays move on to greener pastures. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays began play in the 1998 Major League Baseball season . The Tampa Bay area will feel minimal impacts from the storm. On Monday, the Rays returned home for the first time since Aug. 4. Tropicana Field really only fills up if the Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees are in town. The official website of the Tampa Bay Rays with the most up-to-date information on scores, schedule, stats, tickets, and team news. MLB Realignment: 7 Cities the Tampa Bay Rays Could Relocate to If Needed William Johnson June 22, 2011 Relocation and contraction are words no fan wants to hear, especially if it involves their. We also know that MLB wants to expand by two teams, presumably when both the. TAMPA, Fla. - Mayor Jane Castor says it's time for the Tampa Bay Rays Baseball team to decide on where it will put its new stadium- either in St. Petersburg or Tampa. The Rays' lease on Tropicana Field ends in 2027. Image Ron Filipkowski @RonFilipkowski The statement that reportedly caused Desantis to punish the Rays. This South Tampa home listed at $11.7 million has a private garden for meditation. Major League Baseball has refused to give ownership permission to explore their dual city plan, with the team playing half the season in the Tampa Bay area and the other half in Montreal. Ron DeSantis vetoed $35 million in government spending for a new practice facility for the Tampa Bay Rays after the baseball team posted a tweet in support of gun control . The Rays have played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg . The Times surveyed 1,200 readers, and 60% believe the Rays are likely to relocate out of Tampa Bay. In the buildup to Saturday's MLB game against the Chicago White Sox, which also marked the franchise's annual 16th Pride Night celebration, the Rays added rainbow-colored logos to their uniforms . On Monday, the Rays returned home for the first time since Aug. 4. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) The Tampa Bay Rays are known for terrible attendance on an annual basis. "They mentioned Nashville. Sternberg said recent talks with Tampa Mayor Jane Castor,. The Tampa Bay Rays were hopeful of building a future in the area. Florida Gov. That puts them right off the intersection of I-4 and I-275 which could make it more attractive to fans who live north of Tampa and out in Lakeland and Orlando. This week, we're talking about the Rays and their future in the Tampa Bay region or elsewhere. The Tampa Bay Rays miserable attendance, and issues in securing a new stadium, have made relocation all but inevitable. Parcels E2-E7 on the map above represent the. Few people remember that in 1992, the San Francisco Giants were an eyelash away from moving to Tampa before other team owners stepped in and one Bay Area team stayed where it was. I understand Military families and their stories of moving around the country, and overseas, having to relocate every three years, and having their children forced to acclimate to new environments." . What it doesn't include — yet — is space for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium, should the team again explore relocating to Ybor from St. Petersburg. The organization had found a location for a new, state of the art stadium, one that would hopefully solve . Tampa Bay Rays: Montreal plan first step to relocation Rob Manfred claims that allowing the Tampa Bay Rays to play a portion of their schedule in Montreal is the best way to keep the team in Florida. The Athletics had been living in no man's land for the past decade when the team first discussed the idea of relocating to Fremont, Calif., a city south of Oakland in the East Bay. Ron DeSantis vetoed $35 million in government spending for a new practice facility for the Tampa Bay Rays after the baseball team posted a tweet in support of gun control . Single-Game Tickets Season Memberships Suites Group Tickets and Party Areas Premium Seating Request an Appointment Mobile Ticketing Seating Map StubHub Rays Ticket Account. Ron DeSantis (R) approved a new state budget Thursday, but vetoed funds for a Pasco County baseball practice facility that was to be used by the Tampa Bay Rays, a move that comes . For nearly a decade now, the Rays organization have shown interest in leaving St. Petersburg's Tropicana Field and relocating to a higher populated area. Brings a community together." Following Silverman's announcement Sunday, Rays fans chanted, " Move to Tampa ," according to 95.3 WDAE. [Sources: TBBJ, Tampa Bay Times] Location, location, location… Share The TBBJ says the old Kforce Inc headquarters is the likely spot. The bottom line is that Sternberg has expressed his intention to partially relocate the Rays in 2028 and not before. A number of Tampa Bay Rays players decided not to wear rainbow-colored logos on their uniforms as part of the team's annual "Pride Night" Saturday that recognized the LGBTQ community. The team's owner met with Tampa's mayor to discuss the possible change in address.. Tuesday's meeting was the first for Mayor Jane Castor and Rays owner Stu Sternberg to talk face-to-face about the team building a stadium in Ybor City, specifically the site that was once home to K-Force .