Questions surround Tampa Bay Rays stadium MOU
Hillsborough County, Florida Commissioner Joshua Wostal joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to respond to the news conference where Commissioner Ken Hagan, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa Bay Rays CEO Ken Babby announced they reached agreement on a non-binding memorandum of understanding on a funding plan for the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium set on the campus of Hillsborough Community College. He raised concerns with the lack of details in a potential funding plan and says as the deal currently stands, he plans to vote no in next week's Hillsborough County Commission meeting.
Hillsborough County, Florida Commissioner Joshua Wostal joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to respond to the news conference where Commissioner Ken Hagan, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa Bay Rays CEO Ken Babby announced they reached agreement on a non-binding memorandum of understanding on a funding plan for the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium set on the campus of Hillsborough Community College. He raised concerns with the lack of details in a potential funding plan and says as the deal currently stands, he plans to vote no in next week's Hillsborough County Commission meeting.
Rays, city of Tampa and Hillsborough County agree on new funding deal for $2.3B proposed stadium
A memorandum of understanding has been reached between the Tampa Bay Rays, Hillsborough County and the city of Tampa on a $2.3 billion ballpark that would be built on the campus of Hillsborough College in West Tampa.
A memorandum of understanding has been reached between the Tampa Bay Rays, Hillsborough County and the city of Tampa on a $2.3 billion ballpark that would be built on the campus of Hillsborough College in West Tampa.
Fans question Tropicana Field safety after viral video shows moving support columns
Fans are raising new safety concerns about Tropicana Field after video recorded during a Tampa Bay Rays game over the weekend appeared to show shaking support columns inside the dome stadium.
Fans are raising new safety concerns about Tropicana Field after video recorded during a Tampa Bay Rays game over the weekend appeared to show shaking support columns inside the dome stadium.
Tampa Bay Rays, Shane McClanahan back at The Trop
FOX 13's Kailey Tracy and Alex Murphy, Co-Founder of the Rays the Roof podcast join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live to preview the Tampa Bay Rays' 2026 MLB home opener, where they take on the Chicago Cubs in a repaired Tropicana Field for the first time in almost two years.
FOX 13's Kailey Tracy and Alex Murphy, Co-Founder of the Rays the Roof podcast join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live to preview the Tampa Bay Rays' 2026 MLB home opener, where they take on the Chicago Cubs in a repaired Tropicana Field for the first time in almost two years.
Tampa Bay Rays return to St. Pete: Tropicana Field reopens for 2026 home opener
The Tampa Bay Rays are playing at Tropicana Field on Monday for the first time since Hurricane Milton destroyed the field in October 2024.
The Tampa Bay Rays are playing at Tropicana Field on Monday for the first time since Hurricane Milton destroyed the field in October 2024.
Shane McClanahan set to make first MLB start since 2023
Alex Murphy, Co-Founder of the Rays the Roof podcast joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to break down Tampa Bay Rays All-Star starting pitcher Shane McClanahan's return to a big league mound at American Family Field against the Milwaukee Brewers tonight and what it means for a pitching staff that needs consistent innings.
Alex Murphy, Co-Founder of the Rays the Roof podcast joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to break down Tampa Bay Rays All-Star starting pitcher Shane McClanahan's return to a big league mound at American Family Field against the Milwaukee Brewers tonight and what it means for a pitching staff that needs consistent innings.
What to expect from the 2026 Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays kick off the 2026 MLB season against the St. Louis Cardinals, with Drew Rasmussen taking the mound against former Ray Matthew Liberatore. JP Peterson, host of The JP Peterson Show on FanStream Sports joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson to break down the expectations for the Tampa Bay Rays, returning ace Shane McClanahan and young superstar Junior Caminero continuing to turn heads.
The Tampa Bay Rays kick off the 2026 MLB season against the St. Louis Cardinals, with Drew Rasmussen taking the mound against former Ray Matthew Liberatore. JP Peterson, host of The JP Peterson Show on FanStream Sports joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson to break down the expectations for the Tampa Bay Rays, returning ace Shane McClanahan and young superstar Junior Caminero continuing to turn heads.
Rays Spring Breakout: Top prospects to watch
The Tampa Bay Rays' top prospects take on the New York Mets in tonight's Spring Breakout matchup in Port St. Lucie. Alex Murphy, Co-Founder of the Rays the Roof Podcast joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson to break down the top prospects to watch and why it's a good thing the Rays' top prospect, shortstop Carson Williams, isn't playing in tonight's showcase.
The Tampa Bay Rays' top prospects take on the New York Mets in tonight's Spring Breakout matchup in Port St. Lucie. Alex Murphy, Co-Founder of the Rays the Roof Podcast joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson to break down the top prospects to watch and why it's a good thing the Rays' top prospect, shortstop Carson Williams, isn't playing in tonight's showcase.
Gov. DeSantis, cabinet designates 22 acres at Hillsborough College into Rays stadium talks
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet officially designated 22 acres at Hillsborough College into the talks involving a stadium location for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet officially designated 22 acres at Hillsborough College into the talks involving a stadium location for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Rays new stadium renderings: Looking up for $2b deal?
Tampa Bay Rays Sideline Reporter Ryan Bass joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays releasing renderings for their proposed new stadium and ballpark village at the Dale Mabry Hillsborough College campus, the history of proposed stadium deals not making it over the finish line and why this stadium deal looks to be different with new ownership in Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Rays Sideline Reporter Ryan Bass joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays releasing renderings for their proposed new stadium and ballpark village at the Dale Mabry Hillsborough College campus, the history of proposed stadium deals not making it over the finish line and why this stadium deal looks to be different with new ownership in Tampa Bay.
Rays new stadium renderings: Looking up for $2b deal?
Tampa Bay Rays Sideline Reporter Ryan Bass joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays releasing renderings for their proposed new stadium and ballpark village at the Dale Mabry Hillsborough College campus, the history of proposed stadium deals not making it over the finish line and why this stadium deal looks to be different with new ownership in Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Rays Sideline Reporter Ryan Bass joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays releasing renderings for their proposed new stadium and ballpark village at the Dale Mabry Hillsborough College campus, the history of proposed stadium deals not making it over the finish line and why this stadium deal looks to be different with new ownership in Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Rays backed by DeSantis, MLB commissioner for potential stadium deal with Hillsborough College
Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and the Tampa Bays Rays' ownership Tuesday morning at Hillsborough College, the site the team is eyeing for potential stadium developments.
Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and the Tampa Bays Rays' ownership Tuesday morning at Hillsborough College, the site the team is eyeing for potential stadium developments.
What’s next for the Rays? Ownership group member sheds light on plans to make Tampa Bay a baseball haven
What does the future hold for the Tampa Bay Rays? For the first time since buying the team, a member of the team's new ownership group spoke about their plans to make the Tampa Bay area a baseball haven.
What does the future hold for the Tampa Bay Rays? For the first time since buying the team, a member of the team's new ownership group spoke about their plans to make the Tampa Bay area a baseball haven.
Tropicana Field roof repairs: Company behind project says it's their largest, most important in the U.S.
Friday, the 18th panel out of 24 was installed on Tropicana Field’s roof. St. Pete officials say crews are on track to finish Hurricane Milton repairs to the Trop by the Rays’ opening day in April. They say the new roof will be stronger and able to withstand 165 mph winds.
Friday, the 18th panel out of 24 was installed on Tropicana Field’s roof. St. Pete officials say crews are on track to finish Hurricane Milton repairs to the Trop by the Rays’ opening day in April. They say the new roof will be stronger and able to withstand 165 mph winds.
New Rays ownership pledges commitment to Tampa Bay area
The new ownership group of the Rays affirmed their commitment to keeping the team in the Tampa Bay area during their first press conference on Tuesday morning.
The new ownership group of the Rays affirmed their commitment to keeping the team in the Tampa Bay area during their first press conference on Tuesday morning.
Tampa Bay Rays sale finalized with new ownership group led by Florida-based business executive
The Tampa Bay Rays sale to a new ownership group led by Florida-based business executive Patrick Zalupski has been finalized.
The Tampa Bay Rays sale to a new ownership group led by Florida-based business executive Patrick Zalupski has been finalized.
MLB owners approve sale of Tampa Bay Rays to group led by Jacksonville-based developer
The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer took a big step forward on Monday, with Major League Baseball owners unanimously approving the transfer of the franchise.
The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer took a big step forward on Monday, with Major League Baseball owners unanimously approving the transfer of the franchise.
Tampa Bay Rays sale to be finalized in next 2 weeks, team presidents step down
The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer could be finalized in the next two weeks, team officials announced Wednesday – and major leadership changes are already taking place.
The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer could be finalized in the next two weeks, team officials announced Wednesday – and major leadership changes are already taking place.
Tampa Bay Rays sale looming, land being eyed in Channelside
A deal to sell the Tampa Bay Rays to a developer in Jacksonville is in the works. Sources said Stu Sternberg has a deal in principle to sell the team to Patrick Zalupski for $1.7 billion.
A deal to sell the Tampa Bay Rays to a developer in Jacksonville is in the works. Sources said Stu Sternberg has a deal in principle to sell the team to Patrick Zalupski for $1.7 billion.
Tampa Bay Rays in talks to sell team, officials confirm
The Tampa Bay Rays are in talks to sell the Major League Baseball franchise to a group of investors, team officials confirmed Wednesday.
The Tampa Bay Rays are in talks to sell the Major League Baseball franchise to a group of investors, team officials confirmed Wednesday.