The Rays said Hurricane Milton created an unexpected situation and project delays. Local officials say the Rays' reasons don't feel genuine.

Owner Stu Sternberg said the MLB franchise “cannot move forward with the new ballpark” that was planned to be built in St. Petersburg.

Once again, the future of the Tampa Bay Rays is murky. On Thursday, Rays owner Stu Sternberg announced the team will not move forward with plans to construct a new $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg,

As the Tampa Bay Rays look to figure out a long-term solution to their ongoing stadium questions, they have given up on a proposed $1.3 billion project in the Historic Gas Plant District. In a statement released on Thursday,