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March 13th, 2025 at 1:07pm CST
Rays Will Not Move Forward With Plans For New Ballpark
March 13th, 2025 at 1:07pm CST • By Steve Adams
1:07pm: Major League Baseball issued the following statement in the wake of the Rays’ announcement:
“Major League Baseball remains committed to finding a permanent home for the Club in the Tampa Bay region for their fans and the local community. Commissioner Manfred understands the disappointment of the St. Petersburg community from today’s announcement, but he will continue to work with elected officials, community leaders, and Rays officials to secure the club’s future in the Tampa Bay region.”
10:58am: As the Rays continue to deal with the lasting impact of damages to Tropicana Field during Hurricane Milton, owner Stu Sternberg announced this morning that his club will no longer be moving forward with the previous tentative plans to construct a new ballpark in St. Petersburg.