Amid a disappointing 2024 season, the Rays see hope
Oct 7, 2024 · ST. PETERSBERG, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rays’ return to glory could be a mere distance of 60-feet, six-inches. That’s the space from the pitching rubber to home plate. Within that confined expanse, decision-makers believe the heart and soul lay the 2025 Rays’ destiny. That would define the area in which pitching will likely determine
One venue where the Rays could play in 2025
Nov 3, 2024 · ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rays are on the clock. Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred set in motion this timetable and now requires some type of answer, if not definitive, on the roof situation at Tropicana Field. This is expected by the end of the current calendar year, if not sooner. During Hurricane Milton
Back to ‘square one’ in Rays’ stadium dilemma
Dec 1, 2024 · ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – It appears the Tampa Bay Rays’ ability to gain financing for their new stadium is more of a battle of attrition. In recent actions, the Pinellas County Board of Commissioners and the city council of St. Petersburg created significant roadblocks, and now the Rays are at the mercy of two converging forces.
Pinellas county approves funding for Rays’ new stadium
Dec 18, 2024 · CLEARWATER, Fla. – Circled on the calendar as one of the most consequential days in the Tampa Bay Rays’ history, the drama and theatre did not disappoint. At stake was approving $312 million in bonds to help fund a $1.3 billion stadium for the Rays and represent the cornerstone of a projected $6.5 billion development
Bums no more: Revisiting the Dodgers’ 1955 World Series …
Oct 28, 2024 · The 2024 World Series featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees is the 12th Fall Classic to showcase the two storied franchises. It calls to mind the many great moments that have taken place in those 11 other World Series. Let’s look back at one of those moments, the 1955 World Series when
Best Baseball Songs: The Definitive List
May 3, 2020 · Baseball songs and baseball go together like American and apple pie. Baseball is clearly America's pastime and one of the most popular and beloved sports in the world. And, when people love something, they tend to write songs about it. Because of this, there are dozens and dozens of songs about the game of baseball
Baseball Mascots: Ranking the MLB Mascots
Jul 1, 2021 · MLB Mascot History Baseball mascots have been a key part of entertainment in the baseball industry since 1964, when the New York Mets opened their stadium and introduced us to Mr. Met. The San Diego Chicken in 1977 sparked an increase in popularity in mascots, while only showing up sporadically throughout that 1977 season. The
Reading Phillies: A History of The Fightin Phils
Sep 8, 2021 · The Reading Phillies exist in the outskirts of America’s 5 th most populated city in Pennsylvania, where First Energy Stadium sits quietly for 8 months of the year.. With 81 home games throughout the Pennsylvania summer months, Baseballtown, which hosts the Reading Phillies, has become a hot spot for families as well as …
Pirates fans to celebrate 1960 again - Through The Fence Baseball
Oct 9, 2021 · Game seven of the 1960 World Series, played at old Forbes Field between the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees, has been called the greatest baseball game ever played. This Wednesday, as they do every year on the October 13 anniversary, a few hundred Pirates fans will gather at what remains of the outfield wall
The Best Baseball Quotes of All Time
Apr 10, 2021 · With baseball season in full swing, some of you might need those motivational, funny or inspiring quotes from some of the best players in the league. If you have ever played baseball, you know how much of a mental game it is. You know how a split second could change the same right in front