Ron DeSantis
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred voiced strong backing for a proposed new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays on February 3, 2026. The support came during a press conference at Hillsborough College in Tampa, the planned site for a mixed-use development anchored by the ballpark. This move aims to secure the franchise's future in the region amid past challenges with venue deals.
Imeripotiwa na AI
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis voiced strong support for the Tampa Bay Rays' proposed new ballpark on the Hillsborough College campus in Tampa. The leaders emphasized that baseball belongs in the Tampa Bay region during a Tuesday press conference. This follows a recent memorandum of understanding between the Rays and the college to redevelop the site.