As the Rays chase their first championship, the city that raised a generation of baseball fans is preparing to say goodbye.
The Rays just wrapped one of their most successful seasons, capturing their first division crown since 2021.
“You don’t think Disney would put it in the Wide World of Sports?”
“For private sector folks, think about it more as a term sheet rather than a contract.”
"It’s a much stronger material than it was 35 years ago.”
"We’re expecting our substantial completion to be in early March.”
“And then long term, it’ll have to be a different conversation.”
“The home of the Tampa Bay Rays is right here at Tropicana Field.”
Engineering Director Brejesh Prayman said the project could now cost approximately $75 million.
Mayor Ken Welch has frequently noted that former Gas Plant residents and their descendants have waited 40 years for the site to provide economic revitalization. The...
