Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced the Tampa Bay Rays have reached a proposed deal with local officials to keep the team in Tampa Bay. The announcement signals progress toward retaining the franchise locally, pending next steps tied to the agreement.
WHO:Tampa Mayor Jane Castor; Tampa Bay Rays; local officials
WHAT:Proposed agreement reached to keep the Tampa Bay Rays in Tampa Bay
WHEN:Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 5:46 PM ET
WHERE:Tampa Bay
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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