Rays struggle through 2-5 homestand vs. Orioles, Blue Jays

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Friday, Aug 21, 2026

 
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Angry politicians? No way! Why the latest Rays stadium fight is a dud

It looks like the Rays finally have the city on board, but now the county is annoyed. Chances are, it will be resolved by next week. Read more.

 
 
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2 Hillsborough commissioners voted yes on Rays deal. Could they now upend it?

Chris Boles went as far as to say he will vote no on the updated terms, which could come before commissioners next week. Read more.

 
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Tampa City Council officially schedules Rays stadium vote for next week

After an eventful day, the vote is set for Thursday, Aug. 27. Read more.

 
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Castor: New approach emerges for Tampa’s portion of Rays stadium deal

The Tampa mayor said the deal could include an $80 million loan to replace the city’s portion of a contentious sales tax. Read more.

 
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Tampa calls special CRA meeting, hints at Rays stadium votes

“Just holding the space, just in case,” council member Alan Clendenin says of the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting. Read more.

 

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Lawmakers demand answers about Hillsborough juvenile detention center closure

State officials haven’t cleared up speculation about a possible tie to Rays stadium plans. Read more.

 
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Rays struggle through 2-5 homestand as Orioles, Blue Jays ‘put it to us’

The pitching continues to be a problem, and the offense has another quiet day, rapping just five hits. Read more.