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Tampa Bay Rays finalizing new ballpark in St. Petersburg as part of a larger urban project - ABC News
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The Rays are finalizing plans for a new stadium, which means MLB expansion could be on deck
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Wander Franco investigation: MLB's likely next steps - The Athletic
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Rays new stadium: Team announces plans for domed ballpark, surrounding 'village' in downtown St. Petersburg
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Tampa Bay Rays finalizing new ballpark in St. Petersburg as part of a larger urban project
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Rays first MLB team to 30 wins in 2023
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Tampa Bay Rays expected to announce completion of deal for new downtown St. Petersburg ballpark
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Tampa Bay Rays to announce St. Pete stadium deal Tuesday
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MLB tells Athletics to explore relocation if no new ballpark
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Oakland A's are relocating; Tampa Bay Rays are on deck
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Major League Baseball Rejects Rays' Split-Season Plan Between Tampa Bay, Montreal – SportsTravel
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Rays forced move 2023 Spring Training from Port Charlotte
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MLB to start months-long approval process for Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas - The Columbian
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Tampa Bay Rays finalizing new ballpark in St. Petersburg as part of larger urban project