MLB to Orlando more probable as Dreamers make push to buy the Tampa Bay Rays
The next step, according to Jim Schnorf, co-founder of the Dreamers, is funding the potential baseball stadium.
Group trying to bring MLB to Orlando ready to pounce after Rays new stadium deal falls through
The Orlando Dreamers — led by MLB Hall of Famer Barry Larkin — confirmed they’ve identified an anchor investor to purchase a team and fund the $1.7 billion domed stadium project on a plot of land next to Aquatica water park in Orange County.
Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal falls through. Could the team be on the move?
A deal to build a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays fell through. Pressure is reportedly mounting on the Rays owner to sell the team. Salt Lake City is among cities looking to land a major league baseball franchise.
Orlando Dreamers say they have an ownership group ready to buy an MLB team
The @OrlandoDreamers say it has a “financing structure” that will provide “approximately $1 billion towards stadium construction costs.” The plan remains to build the stadium near @SeaWorld. Once again it feels like bringing a @MLB team to Orlando is gaining a little more steam https://t.co/iCB2bIU0C8 pic.twitter.com/uGse8MjYI0
Tampa Bay Rays not moving forward with planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg
In their withdrawal, the Tampa Bay Rays cited hurricanes and delays that will likely drive up the proposal's cost.
If not the Trop, where could Rays play in Tampa Bay — and elsewhere?
Back to square one. When the Rays and development partner Hines were selected to redevelop the Gas Plant District last year, elected officials and baseball fans across Tampa Bay had hoped it would end years of uncertainty surrounding the fate of the site and the team’s future in the region.
New owner ready to buy Tampa Bay Rays and move team to Orlando
A source with the Orlando Dreamers says they have a majority owner ready to buy Tampa Bay Rays and move them to Orlando.
Tampa Bay Rays kill new stadium deal
The Tampa Bay Rays pulled out of a stadium deal with St Petersburg and Pinellas County on Thursday just months after agreeing to the plan.
Gov. Ron DeSantis touts Tampa Bay sports market amid Rays stadium drama
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talked about Tampa Bay Rays stadium drama, immigration, and funds for SeaPort Manatee during a stop in Manatee County.
Reds Hall of Famer gives Elly De La Cruz his flowers
Cincinnati Reds phenom Elly De La Cruz continues to amaze fans, opponents, and even some of the most experienced baseball ...
Florida Mayor Rips MLB Owner After Stadium Debacle: 'That Bridge Has Been Burned'
After the Tampa Bay Rays made a startling if unsurprising decision about their future in St. Petersburg on Thursday, the city ...
Orlando Dreamers Secure Investor, Funding In Push To Join MLB
This comes after the Tampa Bay Rays declined to build a new stadium and redevelop 86 acres in the Historic Gas Plant District ...
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Elly De La Cruz garners massive praise from 12x All-Star MLB legend
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz enters the 2025 season with a high upside. After leading the majors with 67 stolen bases and hitting 25 home runs in 2025, De La Cruz could be looking forward ...
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Hall of Famer Barry Larkin bringing lessons from the ring to the diamond
What’s more simple than that? After Collier was drafted by the Reds in the first round of the 2022 draft, Hall of Fame shortstop Barry Larkin had mentioned boxing to him as a good way to train.