Baseball

After months of delays tied to FAA concerns, airport CEO Paul Hoback says construction can proceed, even though federal officials previously indicated a revised lease and updated airport master plan may be needed.

In "Grief, Hope, Baseball," Jessica Rios chronicles her ups and downs with addiction and trauma. She conquered her demons through America’s pastime, where each day there is a new game, a new lesson.

What is a love bug? And why do they give their lives for a little smooch with our car grills? We have an expert on “Florida Matters: Live & Local” with the facts.

New College has repeatedly promised the on-campus facility would open soon even though the work keeps getting pushed back.

The Tampa Bay Rays' home opener is set for April 6 against the Chicago Cubs. It'll be the first game at Tropicana Field since Hurricane Milton ripped off part of the fiberglass roof in 2024.

Baseball's annual reset is almost here. The schedule has a few tweaks this year with the World Baseball Classic and Spring Breakout for prospects. Here's a quick info bank on the when, where and how much.

The new owners, with Prospector Baseball Group, were introduced to Ken Babby over the summer before the Tampa Bay sale was complete and "quickly became attracted to the two clubs."

A Naples man sets the record as the oldest player ever in the Roy Hobbs World Series in Southwest Florida. Tony Esposito said he never wants to stop playing the game he loves.

A city memo notes that staff are monitoring Tropicana Field for “additional damage caused by extreme weather,” including an Aug. 23 storm that dumped four inches of rain on the area.

Dr. Rick Workman, once the Orlando group's primary financier, is now the third largest investor in the assemblage planning to keep the team in Tampa Bay. Law firm owner John Morgan says he is also out.

Many, like Tampa native Allison Dougherty, are excited about the opportunity to play pro baseball rather than softball. Other attendees include Mo'ne Davis, known for her Little League World Series win as a pitcher.

Saladino, who was born and raised in Ybor City, began his dedication to youth as a public school P.E. teacher before starting an iconic high school tournament and postseason award to honor his late father.