Tampa Bay Rays

CEO Ken Babby says the Rays want Tampa's 3.5% contribution to the $2.3 billion stadium, but "we can't beg." Meanwhile, an Orlando group makes a move as the eleventh hour nears for the Tampa proposal.

Opening day is contingent on owners and the players’ union reaching an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. The current labor contract expires Dec. 1, and a lockout is expected.

Ken Hagan, chair of the Hillsborough County Commission, says negotiations have included a way to transfer at least part of the city's $180 million investment to the county.

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.

“I’ve been leasing this same piece of property for the last 33 years.”

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.

A request for qualifications offers some timeline specifics that reflect the team's sense of urgency, with site work expected to begin Aug. 14, the same day the construction manager is announced.

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.