# bay rays (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover bay rays. Page: Feed: --- ## [Rays select builder as funding debate continues for proposed Tampa stadium](https://www.fox13news.com/news/rays-stadium-hillsborough-college-picks-builder-funding-debated) _2026-08-17 · Evan.Axelbank@fox.com (Evan Axelbank) · Latest News | FOX 13_ The Tampa Bay Rays have selected stadium builder AECOM Hunt for a proposed new ballpark, though local leaders are still working to finalize a financing agreement. ## [Famed ex-Yankees pitcher Tommy John dead at 83](https://www.fox13news.com/sports/famed-ex-yankees-pitcher-tommy-john-dead-83) _2026-08-16 · Latest News | FOX 13_ Tommy John, the former MLB pitcher whose elbow surgery set the standard in baseball and helped lengthen the careers of countless players, has died. He was 83. ## [Where is Flappy Boi? Rays offer free tickets, t-shirts after shipping delay](https://www.fox13news.com/news/where-is-flappy-boi-rays-offer-free-tickets-t-shirts-after-shipping-delay) _2026-08-15 · Blake.DeVine@fox.com (Blake DeVine) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A fan-favorite Tampa Bay Rays bobblehead is missing in action ahead of a busy weekend at Tropicana Field. ## [College Caravan 2026](https://www.fox13news.com/video/fmc-c1zft38j2y6tisq8) _2026-08-14 · Latest News | FOX 13_ Our annual trek across the state previewing the college football season. Interviews with UCF head coach Scott Frost, FSU head coach Mike Norvell, Florida head coach Jon Sumrall, USF head coach Brian Hartline & Miami head coach Mario Cristobal. ## [Booker High School football pauses varsity play: Here is why](https://www.fox13news.com/news/booker-high-football-pauses-varsity-play-here-is-why) _2026-08-13 · Kimberly.Kuizon@fox.com (Kimberly Kuizon) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A high school football program in Sarasota canceled its varsity season after dismissing its former head coach and losing several players to transfer. ## [Tampa Bay Rays stadium negotiations get boost from councilor as new plan floated](https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-stadium-negotiations-get-boost-from-councilor-new-plan-floated) _2026-08-12 · Evan.Axelbank@fox.com (Evan Axelbank) · Latest News | FOX 13_ A possible new plan to move the Tampa Bay Rays stadium proposal forward is being floated by councilor Bill Carlson. ## [FIFA World Cup: US host cities say FIFA owes them $1 million each from promised legacy contribution](https://www.fox13news.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-us-cities-egacy-contribution) _2026-08-04 · Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller) · Latest News | FOX 13_ U.S. host cities are demanding reimbursement from FIFA, claiming the international soccer governing body hasn’t distributed funding earmarked for operational projects for this year’s World Cup. ## [FIFA scraps plan to sell World Cup stake to private investors following backlash, Infantino says](https://www.fox13news.com/news/fifa-scraps-plan-sell-world-cup-stake-private-investors-following-backlash-infantino-says) _2026-08-01 · Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard) · Latest News | FOX 13_ FIFA is now scrapping plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors following global criticism. ## [FIFA studies expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams: Reuters](https://www.fox13news.com/sports/fifa-2030-world-cup-64-teams-expansion-study) _2026-07-31 · Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams) · Latest News | FOX 13_ FIFA is studying whether to expand the 2030 men's World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, according to a document reviewed by Reuters, as the tournament prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary. ## [Meet the New Voice of the Bucs: Tony Castricone](https://www.fox13news.com/video/fmc-oi5ggf0ye8bd03vt) _2026-07-30 · Latest News | FOX 13_ Get to know the man behind the mic as Tony Castricone shares his path to becoming the Buccaneers' new play-by-play announcer and his passions outside the broadcast booth. We also dive into an NFC North preview with Chris Cato and Scott Smith, capping off the episode with a rapid-fire round of "This or That." ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Xelg9ANzv0DV) _2026-07-30 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [FIFA World Cup: UEFA says it will boycott tournament over $20 billion investor plan](https://www.fox13news.com/news/fifa-world-cup-uefa-says-will-boycott-tournament-over-20-billion-investor-plan) _2026-07-30 · Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson) · Latest News | FOX 13_ UEFA, the Union of European Football Association, says it will boycott the FIFA World Cup if plans to sell a stake in the tournament go through. ## [Tampa Bay Rays stadium development: New district renderings released as city vote stalls plan](https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-stadium-development-district-renderings-city-vote-plan) _2026-07-24 · Kylie.Jones@fox.com (Kylie Jones) · Latest News | FOX 13_ The Tampa Bay Rays have revealed plans for a mixed-use development that will surround the proposed stadium on Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus. ## [Athletics' Joshua Kuroda-Grauer resting after suffering ruptured testicle](https://www.fox13news.com/news/athletics-joshua-kuroda-grauer-resting-after-suffering-ruptured-testicle) _2026-07-21 · Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard) · Latest News | FOX 13_ The Athletics' infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer is resting after having emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle. ## [Former Tampa Bay Rays player Brett Phillips hired as team's new brand engagement executive](https://www.fox13news.com/sports/former-tampa-bay-rays-player-brett-phillips-hired-teams-new-brand-engagement-executive) _2026-07-16 · Mark.Skol.Jr.@fox.com (Mark Skol Jr.) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Former Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips joined the team's front office as a brand engagement executive after a persistent email campaign targeted at the organization's new ownership group, officials said. ## [MLB All-Star Game 2026: Where to watch and stream it](https://www.fox13news.com/news/how-watch-stream-mlb-all-star-game-july-14-2026) _2026-07-14 · Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard) · Latest News | FOX 13_ The 2026 MLB All-Star Game kicks off tonight at 8 p.m. ET in Philadelphia. ## [Tampa Bay Rays retire Evan Longoria's No. 3 jersey](https://www.fox13news.com/sports/tampa-bay-rays-retire-evan-longorias-number-3) _2026-07-12 · Sean.Barie@fox.com (Sean Barie) · Latest News | FOX 13_ After being traded from the Rays in 2018, Evan Longoria never got to return to Tropicana Field in any official capacity. That is, until now. ## [Tampa Bay Rays reveal first look inside proposed new stadium](https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-first-look-inside-proposed-new-stadium) _2026-07-09 · Matthew.McClellan@fox.com (Matthew McClellan) · Latest News | FOX 13_ The Tampa Bay Rays are giving fans their first look inside the team’s proposed new ballpark in Tampa, but the larger stadium deal still is not final. ## [Evan Longoria jersey retirement brings late Don Zimmer's family to the field](https://www.fox13news.com/news/evan-longoria-jersey-retirement-brings-late-don-zimmers-family-field) _2026-07-09 · Evan.Axelbank@fox.com (Evan Axelbank) · Latest News | FOX 13_ Tampa Bay Rays legend Evan Longoria will permanently take his place among franchise icons Sunday when the team officially retires his No. 3 jersey at Tropicana Field.