Ken Babby would not discuss specific sites but says the team has met with city and county officials throughout Tampa Bay.

A former MLB executive has shared a bold trade proposal between the Tampa Bay Rays and San Diego Padres he'd like to see at the Winter Meetings.

For all the front office’s focus on building a roster and all the relief regarding the Rays’ return to Tropicana Field next season, make no mistake: The club’s new ownership group is still locked in on what managing partner Patrick Zalupski called their “first and highest priority.

The Times reported that owners have met with all but one member of Tampa City Council and that Tampa Mayor Jane Castor had toured the Atlanta Braves park, The Battery, at their request. The ownership team has consistently lifted the Atlanta ballpark development as a model for their eventual development plans.

The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a two-year contract with free-agent left-hander Steven Matz, multiple media outlets reported.

The Tampa Bay Rays are signing veteran left-handed pitcher Steven Matz to a two year deal per a report from Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Veteran pitcher Steven Matz has agreed to a two-year contract with the Rays, according to multiple reports.