In Tampa, baseball news means the Major League club, the minor league system and the sport's wider business in the region. Coverage here follows games, trades, contracts, front office decisions and stadium matters.
The agreement is part of the financing package for the Tampa Bay Rays' planned new ballpark on part of Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus.
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November 9, 2026
Rays Agree to $4.5M Pre-Deal With RosarioTampa Bay reached a non-binding pre-agreement with 12-year-old Dominican shortstop Maxuel Rosario, reportedly the largest bonus in franchise history if finalized.
November 5, 2026
Simpson Named Silver Slugger FinalistRays outfielder Chandler Simpson is one of nine American League outfield finalists for the 2026 Silver Slugger Award.
November 3, 2026
Rays' Edwin Uceta Undergoes Shoulder SurgeryThe 28-year-old right-hander will miss at least the first couple months of the 2027 season after the procedure.
November 3, 2026
Rays Say No Plans to Trade Drew RasmussenTampa Bay's baseball chief says the team has no plans to trade the right-hander after exercising his $20 million option for 2027.
October 29, 2026
Tampa Viewership Soars for World Series CoverageWTVT FOX 13 logs high ratings as the Tampa Bay Rays compete in the World Series.
October 27, 2026
Gaither High Honors Rays Manager Kevin CashThe Tampa high school honors its alumnus by displaying his jersey alongside other star athletes.
October 27, 2026
Raymond Performs Take Me Out to the Ball GameThe Tampa Bay Rays mascot joined the Florida Orchestra in a tuxedo to wish the team luck in the World Series.
October 19, 2026
Tampa Council Seeks Validation for Stadium BondsThe city council voted 4-3 to request court validation for $80 million in bonds for the new stadium project.
October 12, 2026
Rays Will Open Ballpark Experience Center in TampaThe 15,000-square-foot facility will allow fans to visualize the team's new stadium features ahead of its 2029 opening.
October 5, 2026
Tampa Officials Approved Rays Ballpark DealThe city and Hillsborough County finalized a $2.36 billion stadium agreement for the Rays in August 2026.
Day to day, that means regular season and postseason results, spring training, the trade deadline, signings and roster moves. Coverage reaches the ballpark, the surrounding neighborhoods and the city and county agencies involved in stadium operations and financing across the Tampa Bay area. Stadium leases and public financing surface as often as the standings do. Weather, traffic and the rhythm of the season shape how fans and businesses around the ballpark experience each homestand.
