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Thursday's MLB: Rays withdraw from planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rays withdrew Thursday from a $1.3 billion project to construct a new ballpark adjacent to Tropicana Field, citing a hurricane and delays that likely drove up the proposal's cost.
MLB’s Rays Bail on Deal for New Ballpark in St. Petersburg
The Tampa Bay Rays are backing out of a deal to build a new $1.37 billion stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida, the team announced on Thursday. The Major League Baseball team was expected to partner with the city and Pinellas County to build a ballpark under an agreement struck late last year.
Rays dump plans for new MLB ballpark in St. Petersburg
The Tampa Bay Rays have dropped plans for a new stadium in St. Petersburg, principal owner Stu Sternberg said Thursday, leaving the Major League Baseball club's long-term future in the area in doubt.Sternberg said the Rays "continue to focus on finding a ballpark solution that serves the best interest of our region,
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 don't feel genuine.
Tampa Bay Rays Won't Move Forward With Plans for New $1.3B MLB Stadium
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Rays will not 'move forward with the new ballpark'
Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg released a statement about the ballpark situation: "Opening Day is right around the corner, and we are eager and prepared for what promises to be an exciting and fun season of baseball.
Rays Will Not Move Forward With Plans For New Ballpark
The Rays announced Thursday that they will not be moving forward with their plans to build a new stadium. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
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