Tampa Bay Rays

When the Tampa Bay Rays begin work on Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus, classes will move to a temporary hub called The Nest.

The Rays debuted their new "gray" road uniforms for their 6-1 victory over New York. Afterward, it didn't take long to cover them with blue T-shirts that proclaimed they were AL East "champs."

When the previous owners rebranded the team in 2007, they removed the region from the away jerseys — standard fare for most teams. The new primary kit with a retro look debuts Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.

The partnership was announced two days after the Hillsborough County Commission selected the Tampa Sports Authority as owner’s representative for the local governments.

Tampa Bay, which has the AL's best record, became the first team in the majors to secure a playoff spot. Tickets for possible wild card and division round games go on sale this week.

The board agreed to take up contract obligations on Nov. 12, including changes to four CRAs and the Community Benefits Agreement. The continuances won't undo any provisions of the stadium deal.

Nick Howland says he traveled to St. Petersburg on the private plane of team owner and Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski “to help raise funds for my political committee” and said “it will all be disclosed."

Some members of the Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County Commission cited the economic impact a new Rays stadium and development in Tampa would have on the region, while others questioned the financial hit and terms of the agreement.

The Hillsborough County Commission voted 5-2 on Friday in favor of a new stadium and mixed-use development for the Tampa Bay Rays on Hillsborough College property in Tampa. It follows approval by the Tampa City Council a day earlier.

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The 4-3 vote came near the end of an eight-hour meeting. The Hillsborough County Commission has a special meeting at 9 a.m. Friday to take up what has become a fluid "final" financing agreement.

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