Rays Clear Major Hurdle as Tampa City Council OKs Stadium Deal
A 4-3 city council vote advances the Rays' $2.3B stadium plan at Dale Mabry Campus; county commissioners vote Friday.
The Tampa City Council voted 4-3 to approve public funding toward a $2.3 billion Rays stadium at Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry Campus. The city's share is $80 million, with Hillsborough County asked to contribute $796 million. The Rays would provide nearly $1.4 billion in private funding and cover any cost overruns. A county approval would trigger a 35-year lease with a non-relocation agreement, with construction potentially starting as soon as next month.
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Tampa City Council greenlights Rays stadium deal
The Rays' long-discussed new ballpark in Tampa cleared a major hurdle after the city council voted to approve the stadium agreement.
Tampa City Council Approves Rays' New Stadium Plan
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Austin Slater Opts Out of Rays MiLB Deal, Seeks MLB Contract
The veteran outfielder departs Tampa Bay's Triple-A roster after a strong showing and is now on the open market for a major-league opportunity.
Fairbanks returns to IL with nerve irritation
The reliever left during the ninth inning and will be placed back on the injured list with a nerve irritation problem.
Pete Fairbanks Exits 9th Inning With Recurring Nerve Irritation
Rays reliever Pete Fairbanks left a 9th-inning appearance with a nerve irritation issue that has surfaced before; his availability is uncertain.
Pete Fairbanks Exits 9th Inning With Apparent Injury After Facing One Batter
Pete Fairbanks left a 9th-inning appearance for the Rays after facing just one batter with an apparent injury; his status remains unknown.