Tampa Bay Rays

The county's contribution from bed taxes collected on hotel rooms was considered the last major hurdle toward building the new ballpark, which will be flanked by an ambitious redevelopment plan.

The Bally Sports networks were no longer available to Comcast subscribers on May 1 due to a contract dispute. The agreement means 15 regional sports networks will be available on Thursday.

The Pinellas County Commission will vote Tuesday on a plan to build a new stadium for the Rays as part of one a redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District.

As the trade deadline approaches, the Rays also dealt Opening Day starter Zach Eflin to the Orioles. Seattle gets Arozarena's bat and personality, both of which made him a fan favorite.

County commissioners expressed concern about using bed taxes to help fund the stadium over the life of the project. But officials say there's enough money to pay for that and help renourish the county's eroded beaches.

The four-time Gold Glove-winning center fielder played nine years with the Rays before joining the Blue Jays.

By a 5-3 vote, the St. Petersburg City Council approved a plan to replace Tropicana Field and transform the Historic Gas Plant District.

Williams, who spent more than a half-century working within the NBA, died from complications related to viral pneumonia. As recently as last year, he hoped to bring the Rays or an expansion MLB team to Orlando.

The St. Petersburg City Council will decide on a redevelopment project that would provide the Rays with a new stadium and transform the Historic Gas Plant District.

St. Petersburg City Council members are poised to take their final vote on the proposal Thursday.

Negotiations are coming down to the wire over an agreement that would transform Tropicana Field into a major development, crowned with a new stadium, with a vote coming this week.

Prosecutors also say Franco paid the girl’s mother thousands of dollars to consent to the relationship, which lasted four months.