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Stadium Deal reportedly ready : r/tampabayrays
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Wander Franco investigation: MLB's likely next steps - The Athletic
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Tampa Bay Rays unveil plans for new 30,000-seat ballpark in St. Petersburg
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With legislation signed, MLB will begin lengthy approval process for Athletics' proposed Vegas move
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Baseball and Rays return to Tropicana Field four weeks early - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Will Oakland Take a Swing at a New Ballpark? - Bloomberg
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MLB tells Athletics to explore relocation if no new ballpark
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The Rays are finalizing plans for a new stadium
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MLB tells Athletics to explore relocation if no new ballpark
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The business behind MLB expansion: Portland, Montreal and Raleigh taking different approaches to landing a team
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Tampa Bay Rays finalizing plans for new ballpark in St. Pete
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Tampa Bay Rays reject baseball stadium proposal
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