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The Rays say they are certain of one benefit from the new stadium deal: They will have more money to make the team better. That means a higher payroll for current players like Randy Arozarena and potentially more money to spend in free agency.
How and why Rays expect new stadium to pay off with better team
The bottom line is that having more people coming to games creates increased revenue streams that could be used to increase player payroll.
Rays lose to Blue Jays, but that’s not the worst news
Rays relief pitcher Jason Adam reacts as he leaves the field with trainers during the ninth inning of Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field.
Luke Raley goes on the injured list, Randy Arozarena and Jason Adam leave with injuries, and Brandon Lowe could be done for the season.
Over ‘shock’ of promotion, 20-year-old Junior Caminero ready to help Rays
Rays infielder Junior Caminero, called up from Double-A Montgomery, takes batting practice ahead of Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field.
The ability to hit the ball hard and often is what sets the infielder apart and led to his call-up from Double-A Montgomery.
Rays want to create a vintage Florida neighborhood vibe in new stadium
A side-by-side comparison of the current Tropicana Field site, left, and the Rays' proposed new stadium and surrounding development at the same site.
John Romano | Tropicana Field is as nondescript as it gets for stadiums. The Rays want something more Florida-like to appeal to even casual fans.

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  1. How and why Rays expect new stadium to pay off with better team
    2 hours ago• Rays
    The Rays say they are certain of one benefit from the new stadium deal: They will have more money to make the team better. That means a higher payroll for current players like Randy Arozarena and potentially more money to spend in free agency.
  2. New Rays stadium will add 1,200 affordable housing units. Is it enough?
    5 hours ago• Business
    This artists rendering provided by Hines shows a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays in the Historic Gas Plant District in St. Petersburg. The playoff-bound Tampa Bay Rays put the finishing touches Tuesday on plans for a new 30,000-seat ballpark in St. Petersburg as part of a $6.5 billion development project that includes affordable housing, retail, bars and restaurants and a Black history museum.
  3. Rays lose to Blue Jays, but that’s not the worst news
    Earlier today• Rays
    Rays relief pitcher Jason Adam reacts as he leaves the field with trainers during the ninth inning of Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field.
  5. Rays’ Tyler Glasnow loses command, control down the stretch
    Earlier today• Rays
    Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow reacts after he walks Toronto catcher Alejandro Kirk, allowing Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette to score during the sixth inning Friday night at Tropicana Field.
  6. Over ‘shock’ of promotion, 20-year-old Junior Caminero ready to help Rays
    Earlier today• Rays
    Rays infielder Junior Caminero, called up from Double-A Montgomery, takes batting practice ahead of Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field.
  7. Rays want to create a vintage Florida neighborhood vibe in new stadium
    Yesterday• Rays
    A side-by-side comparison of the current Tropicana Field site, left, and the Rays' proposed new stadium and surrounding development at the same site.
  8. How parking at Rays games could be affected during ballpark construction
    Yesterday• Business
    This rendering of the new Rays stadium shows the parking plan in place for opening day set for 2028.
  9. Rays are calling up top prospect Junior Caminero
    Yesterday• Rays
    American League infielder Junior Caminero takes the field during the All-Star Futures Game in July at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
  10. Rays’ Luke Raley will ‘miss some time,’ Brandon Lowe day to day
    Yesterday• Rays
    Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe grabs his right knee after fouling a ball off it during a seventh-inning at-bat Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels at Tropicana Field.
  11. Rays rally in ninth to walk off Angels, stay in AL East race
    Yesterday• Rays
    Centerfielder Manuel Margot, front, celebrates after his RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning gives the Rays a 5-4, walkoff win over the Los Angeles Angels Thursday at Tropicana Field.
  12. Rays waste opportunity to gain on Orioles after ugly loss to Angels
    Sept. 21• Rays
    From left, catcher Christian Bethancourt, starting pitcher Aaron Civale and pitching coach Kyle Snyder have a discussion on the mound in the second inning against the Angels on Wednesday. Shortstop Taylor Walls is hidden on the back left.
  13. Chloe Grimes, the fan who battled cancer, reunites with Brett Phillips
    Sept. 21• Rays
    Chloe Grimes, a 10-year-old who has battled cancer, chats pre-game with her favorite player, former Rays and current Angels outfielder Brett Phillips.
  14. When will the Rays build their new stadium? A construction timeline.
    Sept. 20• St. Petersburg
    This animation shows the three phases of development expected for the Rays and Hines' redevelopment of St. Petersburg's 86-acre Tropicana Field site. First, between 2024 and 2029, a new stadium and other buildings will go up east of Tropicana Field. After Tropicana Field is demolished, from 2030 to 2035, new office, residential and retail buildings will go up on the land where it once stood. Finally, from 2036 to 2043, developers will build out the southwest corner of the site with additional office, retail and residential space.
  15. Rays’ Jason Adam getting ready to return from the injured list
    Sept. 20• Rays
    Rays setup man Jason Adam threw a live batting practice session before Tuesday’s game against the Angels, the next step toward returning from a left oblique strain.
  16. Rays put away Angels as they try to build momentum for the postseason
    Sept. 20• Rays
    Rays leftfielder Randy Arozarena reacts after hitting a two-run homer in the first inning of Tuesday's game against the Los Angels Angels at Tropicana Field.
  17. For Rays fans, idea of new home is great. Same hometown even better.
    Sept. 20• Rays
    Rays fans Arlene Magro, 78, and her husband Raymond Magro, 77, arrive at Tropicana Field for the game between the Rays and Angels on Tuesday. The couple has owned Rays season tickets since 2003.
  18. Check out renderings of the Rays’ new stadium in St. Petersburg
    Sept. 19• St. Petersburg
    This rendering released by the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday shows the interior of a proposed new ballpark on the site of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.
  19. Rays stadium updates: 5 things to know about the St. Petersburg stadium deal
    Sept. 19• Rays
    An artist's rendering of the proposed Rays Stadium and redevelopment of the historic Gas Plant District
  20. What if the Trop site is actually a boon instead of a bust for Rays?
    Sept. 19• Rays
    In the three years prior to opening of Truist Park in 2017, the Braves were in the bottom half of MLB in average attendance. In the six years since, they have been in the top half of MLB attendance, including top five the past three seasons.
  21. Here’s what else is in the $6.5 billion Tropicana Field redevelopment
    Sept. 19• Politics
    A rendering from a plan submitted by the Tampa Bay Rays and Hines shows a view looking north across Booker Creek at a new Rays stadium and proposed music hall.
  22. New Rays stadium price tag: How much taxpayers are contributing
    Sept. 19• St. Petersburg
    St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch speaks at Tropicana Field on Tuesday in St. Petersburg. The Rays, St. Petersburg and Pinellas County announced an agreement for a new ballpark to be built in St. Petersburg.
  23. Rays ballpark deal would end decades of St. Petersburg stadium drama
    Sept. 19• St. Petersburg
    Tampa Bay Rays principal owner Stu Sternberg, left, steps from the podium at a Hillsborough County Commission meeting as team president Matt Silverman prepares to speak during a discussion about a potential new baseball stadium.
  24. Rays confident of closing deal for $1.3B downtown St. Petersburg stadium
    Sept. 19• Rays
    A rendering of the Rays' new stadium in the Historic Gas Plant District.
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