Once again, the Rays reinvent themselves and end up in 1st place

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Friday, May 22, 2026

 

Tampa City Council narrowly approves nonbinding Rays stadium deal

Council members on Thursday voted 4-3 to approve the nonbinding memorandum of understanding. Read more.

 
 

How did Tampa City Council members vote on the Rays stadium proposal?

Council members on Thursday voted 4-3 in favor of the nonbinding memorandum of understanding. Read more.

 

Once again, the Rays reinvent themselves and end up in 1st place

By going against institutional norms, they have built a roster that is unlike any other. And has the best record in the majors. Read more.

 

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As Rays head into Yankee Stadium, these numbers help tell their story

With a majors-best 33-15 start, Tampa Bay has put itself into very good — early — position to get back to the playoffs. Read more.

 

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized

Busch, who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, was to compete in the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday. Read more.

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