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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.
Rays pitched a plan to renovate Trop to stay in St. Pete through 2038
The team says it was one of many possibilities, although the city and county did not immediately embrace the idea.
Thursday's MLB: Rays withdraw from planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rays withdrew Thursday from a $1.3 billion project to construct a new ballpark adjacent to Tropicana Field, citing a hurricane and delays that likely drove up the proposal's cost.
Rays withdraw from planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg, citing storms, delays
The team issued a statement by principal owner Stuart Sternberg saying “a series of events” in October, which included severe damage to the the Trop and financing delays, led to what he called “this difficult decision.
Rays announce team 'cannot move forward' with new ballpark project in St. Petersburg
Rays owner Stuart Sternberg said the team intends to work out a solution that satisfies the Tampa-St. Petersburg region, MLB and the team.
Tampa Bay Rays pull the plug on new St. Petersburg stadium deal
The plan to build a new $1.3 billion stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays came to a halt on Thursday, after the team’s ownership backed out of the deal.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays plan on returning to Tropicana Field after hurricane damage repaired
The Tampa Bay Rays are staying put for now, as the team's future remains uncertain and Opening Day for Major League Baseball just two weeks away.
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