Tampa Bay Rays to unveil $1.2B stadium deal, ending years of relocation rumors

The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to announce a new stadium deal in downtown St. Petersburg on Tuesday. The deal, which is worth $1.2 billion, includes a 30,000-seat fixed dome stadium as part of an 86-acre redevelopment project. The new stadium is set to open by 2028. This announcement comes after 16 years of searching for a new stadium location. The Rays' new ballpark deal could also signal a move towards MLB expansion. The team's decision to build a new stadium in St. Petersburg puts an end to relocation rumors that have surrounded the team for years.

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