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As Rays are swept off the field, their empty seats hint at a much
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Tampa Bay Rays finalizing new ballpark in St. Petersburg as part
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Photo: Tampa Bay Rays Unveil Render for New Stadium in St
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New Tampa Bay Rays ballpark pitched to Hillsborough commission
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Tampa Bay Rays unveil plans for glass-domed Tropicana Field
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Tampa Bay Rays 'major announcement' will end years of debate
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Should Polk play ball to get new Tampa Bay Rays stadium built here?
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Tampa Bay Rays: New stadium in St. Petersburg would open in 2028
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The new Rays Stadium in Tampa should be built on Dale Mabry
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Tampa Bay Rays to Open 2023 Spring Training at Disney – SportsTravel
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Tropicana Field's Location Will Always Be the Problem with Rays