Manfred says Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out Rays' ballpark situation

Commissioner of Major League Baseball, Rob Manfred walks on the field before Game 2 of the baseball World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles.

Commissioner of Major League Baseball, Rob Manfred walks on the field before Game 2 of the baseball World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)


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NEW YORK — Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out the Rays' ballpark situation following Hurricane Milton, and baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said there has been no thought to allowing the team to explore a relocation. Tampa Bay announced a stadium plan in September 2023 but following Hurricane Milton, which damaged Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Oct. 9, the Pinellas County Commission has not approved financing bonds for the new ballpark. The Rays said this week the new ballpark wouldn't be able to open until 2029, if at all.

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