What’s next for the Rays? There seemingly is no end in sight

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Friday, March 14, 2025

What’s next for the Rays? Grab a seat because there is no end in sight

John Romano | The team could be sold. A stadium could be built in Tampa. Or the status quo could go on indefinitely. Read more.

Tampa Bay Rays announce they won’t move forward with stadium deal

The statement from owner Stuart Sternberg comes two weeks before the team faced a deadline to show proof of its intentions. Read more.

Tampa Bay officials weigh in on Rays announcement backing out of stadium deal

With the team’s future in St. Petersburg uncertain, some Tampa leaders say they’re open to housing the Rays. Read more.

Local investor offers $260M to purchase the Tropicana Field property

Thompson Whitney Blake, founder of the private equity firm Blake Investment Partners submitted an offer to St. Pete officials Thursday Read more.

Rays fans react to news of stadium deal falling through

“Losing baseball in Tampa Bay would be catastrophic,” one fan said. Read more.

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Rays have interesting takes on the Savannah Bananas' appeal

With a Saturday date at Raymond James Stadium, two Tampa Bay minor-leaguers liked being part of early versions of the touring team while veterans are not really fans. Read more.

With 2 weeks until opener, Rays ‘need to do some things better’

Notes | Manager Kevin Cash points specifically to tightening up their defense and having their pitchers throw more strikes. Read more.

Rays’ Shane Baz rebounds with ‘the best 4-run game I’ve ever pitched’

The Windup | After a rough start, the right-hander works into the fifth vs. the Nationals, showing improved control and command. Read more.

Bucs add cornerback Kindle Vildor, exchange linebackers with Dolphins, add tackle

In unrelated moves, K.J. Britt agrees to terms with Miami, while Anthony Walker is set to sign with Tampa Bay. Read more.

Lightning pick up a point against Flyers but drop 3rd straight game

Tampa Bay scores the tying goal early in the third period but loses in a shootout in Philadelphia. Read more.

Gators' motivation in SEC tourney: locking up the final No. 1

The second-seeded Gators enter the tournament as one of the hottest teams in the league, winners of nine of their last 10. Read more.

Today's newsletter was compiled by Frank Pastor.

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