Orlando group eyes move for Tampa Bay Rays

If not the Trop, where could Rays play in Tampa Bay — and elsewhere?
When the Rays and development partner Hines were selected to redevelop the Gas Plant District last year, elected officials and baseball fans across Tampa Bay had hoped it would end years of uncertainty surrounding the fate of the site and the team’s future in the region.
Group of investors ready to buy Tampa Bay Rays and move team to Orlando
The Orlando Dreamers — a group of investors trying to bring a Major League Baseball team to Central Florida — are ready to pounce.
Orlando group eyes move for Tampa Bay Rays, though political buy-in unclear
With the apparent collapse of the long-negotiated St. Petersburg deal for the Rays, an Orlando group hoping to bring big-league baseball to the City Beautiful said Friday it has an “anchor investor” to buy the team, and property secured to build a stadium.
MLB in Orlando? City makes strong bid for franchise as Tampa Bay Rays search for new home
The Tampa Bay Rays are searching for a new home after hurricane damage to Tropicana Field, with Tampa and Orlando emerging as top contenders.
Tampa and Orlando line up to make a pitch to bring the Rays to their city
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MLB in Orlando? City making strong bid for franchise
The Tampa Bay Rays are officially looking for a new home after backing out of their stadium deal with St. Petersburg and Pinellas County. The team must relocate due to significant hurricane damage to Tropicana Field’s roof.
Orlando emerges as a potential destination for the Rays
Through an effort called Orlando Dreamers, an ownership group previously unveiled a stadium design in January 2025, and now that the Rays do not have a clear future in Tampa Bay,
Gov. Ron DeSantis touts Tampa Bay sports market amid Rays stadium drama
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talked about Tampa Bay Rays stadium drama, immigration, and funds for SeaPort Manatee during a stop in Manatee County.
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Group trying to bring MLB to Orlando ready to pounce after Rays new stadium deal falls through
The Orlando Dreamers — led by MLB Hall of Famer Barry Larkin — confirmed they’ve identified an anchor investor to purchase a team and fund the $1.7 billion domed stadium project on a plot of land next ...
Florida Mayor Rips MLB Owner After Stadium Debacle: 'That Bridge Has Been Burned'
After the Tampa Bay Rays made a startling if unsurprising decision about their future in St. Petersburg on Thursday, the city ...
Will Tampa Bay Rays move without stadium deal? Will owner be forced to sell? What we know
Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg said the team will not meet the deadline to move forward on a new stadium. Here's what ...
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Ron DeSantis says MLB commish wants Rays to stay in Tampa area
Florida’s Governor says MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred wants to keep baseball in the Tampa Bay market amid uncertainty about ...
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Rays new stadium, explained: Why Tampa Bay isn't moving forward with plans for new ballpark
The Rays' future got that much more uncertain on Thursday after principal owner Stuart Sternberg revealed the organization ...
Rays pull out of new ballpark project, leaving future in St. Petersburg uncertain
The Rays said Hurricane Milton created an unexpected situation and project delays. Local officials say the Rays' reasons ...
Some complicated-sounding adjustments pay off for Rays' Pete Fairbanks
Working with applied physiologist Jillian Hawkins and changing the specifics of his delivery lead to more strike-throwing.