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The Tampa Bay slugger says he expects to play when the regular season resumes this week after X-rays are negative. Four of Caminero's teammates also participated for the AL, which beat the NL 4-0.

Tampa Bay's longtime third baseman makes a final entrance at the Trop from 162 Landing while Tantric gives a live performance of his walkup song, "Down and Out." No one will again wear No. 3 for the Rays.

Predominant features in the new drawings are sky views through the see-thru cantilevered roof and an larger aquarium-like rays touch tank showcased in an expansive plaza entrance.

Parts of Tropicana Field's upper deck will be open Friday through Sunday for "Longo Legacy Weekend," which includes giveaways, a concert by Tantric and the display of Longo's No. 3 above the left-field seats.

Joining third baseman Junior Caminero are Tampa Bay pitchers Drew Rasmussen and Bryan Baker, and designated hitter Yandy Diaz. More could be added if others opt out. The game is on July 14 in Philadelphia.

It's been quite the birthday week for the Tampa Bay slugger. He announced a return to the Home Run Derby while on a record-setting homer run. He also leads in AL All-Star fan voting at third base.

The state's $117.6 billion budget includes $50 million for the college to relocate on the property if the ballpark goes up However, he warned that a financing deal needs to be finalized soon.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said the San Francisco players who wrote a Bible verse on rainbow-themed caps received no discipline and assured there was no religious discimination involved.

The commissioner discussed the proposal at an owners' meeting when the Rays gave an update. Meantime, former manager Joe Maddon says he hopes Tampa can "finish what we started."

In an interview with the Tampa Bay Times, CEO Ken Babby says the economics behind the $2.3 project are settled after local approvals of a non-binding MOU, with the focus now on nailing down unresolved issues.

Joining in on the fun is simple: Go to the section where the party is happening, take off your shirt and start twirling it above your head.

Senate Appropriations Chair Ed Hooper said the money won't be set until local financing agreements are a "done deal," and lawmakers needs something more concrete than this week's approved MOU.