Tampa Bay Rays

The pastors in St. Petersburg are backing the JMA Ventures plan, saying it will produce more jobs, and affordable and workforce housing that will benefit the Black community.

It was the 21-year-old’s first game since signing a $182 million, 11-year contract in the offseason.

After missing out for two years, Rays fans finally got to gather for their team’s regular season opener at Tropicana Field.

The Tampa Bay Rays begin the 2022 Major League Baseball season Friday against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field.

Included in the budget is $35 million for a "Sports Training and Youth Tournament Complex" that potentially could be used to bring the Rays to Pasco County for spring training.

Players will start to report for optional workouts as early as Friday ahead of the start of the season April 7. Here are answers to some questions you might have.

The new collective bargaining agreement must be approved by both sides before it becomes official. Baseball would return on April 7 if it's accepted.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that another two series of games are being canceled, as players will not be paid for the games they don't play.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said he's canceling each team's first two series of the season, totaling 91 games. Players won't be paid for games they don't play.

The owners and players will meet again today at 11 a.m., with a 5 p.m. deadline to start the season on time and preserve a full 162-game schedule.

The owners had set a Monday deadline to reach a deal and salvage Opening Day on March 31 and a full 162-game schedule.

A 2018 effort to lure the team there from St. Petersburg stalled and eventually failed over funding disagreements with the county.