Bucs discuss major RayJay renovation with Tampa, Hillsborough officials

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Thursday, Apr 16, 2026

 

Lightning drop regular-season finale to Rangers while resting regulars

With the start of a first-round playoff series with Montreal only days away, Tampa Bay sits several key players. Read more.

 
 

Bucs discuss major RayJay renovation with Tampa, Hillsborough officials

Brian Ford, the team’s chief operating officer, says work is needed to keep the 29-year-old ballpark competitive to attract major events. Read more.

 

Rays hit 3 homers in win over White Sox, improve to AL-best 10-7

Junior Caminero, Jake Fraley and Jonny DeLuca go deep for the team’s first multi-homer game in more than a week. Read more.

 

To Chandler Simpson, wearing Jackie Robinson’s No. 42 ‘means the world’

Notes | Being part of MLB’s annual tribute to the color-barrier breaker for the first time is a big deal to the Rays second-year outfielder. Read more.

 

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See how Hillsborough, Tampa could fund Rays’ billion-dollar public ask

The county and city’s public funding options end up $75 million short of the Rays’ initial request. Read more.

 

35 questions for Rays-Tampa stadium deal | Column

The Hillsborough workshop on Thursday marks the start of public debate. Read more.

 

Alex Condon puts off NBA, returns to Florida for run at another title

His decision should improve the Gators’ already strong chances of winning another national championship. Read more.

Today's newsletter was compiled by Frank Pastor.

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