The Tampa Bay Rays are set to leave St. Petersburg and relocate to Tampa after receiving approval this week from the Tampa City Council and the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners. The move is prompting public reaction from fans as the team’s future base shifts within the region.
WHO:Tampa Bay Rays fans; Tampa City Council; Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners
WHAT:Approval granted for the Tampa Bay Rays to move from St. Petersburg to Tampa.
WHEN:Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 11:16 PM ET
WHERE:Tampa, FL
WHY:The relocation was approved this week by the Tampa City Council and the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.
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