Tampa Bay Rays, Shane McClanahan back at The Trop
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FOX 13's Kailey Tracy and Alex Murphy, Co-Founder of the Rays the Roof podcast join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live to preview the Tampa Bay Rays' 2026 MLB home opener, where they take on the Chicago Cubs in a repaired Tropicana Field for the first time in almost two years.

Shane McClanahan set to make first MLB start since 2023
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Alex Murphy, Co-Founder of the Rays the Roof podcast joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to break down Tampa Bay Rays All-Star starting pitcher Shane McClanahan's return to a big league mound at American Family Field against the Milwaukee Brewers tonight and what it means for a pitching staff that needs consistent innings.

What to expect from the 2026 Tampa Bay Rays
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The Tampa Bay Rays kick off the 2026 MLB season against the St. Louis Cardinals, with Drew Rasmussen taking the mound against former Ray Matthew Liberatore. JP Peterson, host of The JP Peterson Show on FanStream Sports joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson to break down the expectations for the Tampa Bay Rays, returning ace Shane McClanahan and young superstar Junior Caminero continuing to turn heads.

Rays Spring Breakout: Top prospects to watch
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The Tampa Bay Rays' top prospects take on the New York Mets in tonight's Spring Breakout matchup in Port St. Lucie. Alex Murphy, Co-Founder of the Rays the Roof Podcast joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson to break down the top prospects to watch and why it's a good thing the Rays' top prospect, shortstop Carson Williams, isn't playing in tonight's showcase.

Daytona Beach native gets the ball for Italy in the WBC
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Dylan Delucia, born in Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach High School alum joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom ahead of his first World Baseball Classic start against Great Britain Sunday at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

Johnny Damon steps up to help bring MLB to Orlando
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Orlando native and former Major League Baseball All-Star Johnny Damon is joining an effort to bring an MLB franchise to Central Florida. The Orlando Dreamers announced that Damon has signed on as an MLB strategic advisor as the group continues its push to land a professional baseball team.

Orlando Dreamers promote MLB ambitions as winter meetings come to town

With Major League Baseball’s winter meetings underway in Orlando, the Orlando Dreamers are using the gathering to promote their push to bring an MLB franchise to the city.

Orlando Dreamers: Jim Schnorf on MLB team efforts
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Jim Schnorf, Co-Founder of the Orlando Dreamers spoke with FOX 35's Jonah Karp about where the Dreamers project stands, which aims to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando via an expansion franchise or relocating an existing team dealing with stadium issues in their current markets.

Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for presidential pardon
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Former Major League Baseball star Darryl Strawberry is expressing gratitude for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, but says he found freedom long before the call came. Strawberry, who appeared on Trump’s reality show The Apprentice in 2010, told FOX 35 News that the former president has long been a mentor and friend

Rays? new owners pitch big plans, but no stadium deal yet
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A year after Hurricane Milton ripped the roof off Tropicana Field, the future of the Tampa Bay Rays? ballpark ? and possibly the team?s home city ? remains up in the air.

Orlando Dreamers investor joins Rays bid as MLB future in Florida remains uncertain

The push to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando faces new uncertainty after the lead investor behind the Orlando Dreamers joined the group seeking to buy the Tampa Bay Rays.

Orlando Dreamers secure additional $2 billion in financing to pursue MLB franchise

The Orlando Dreamers announced Tuesday they have secured the final round of financing to support their bid to bring a Major League Baseball team to the city.

MLB legend Hank Aaron honored by Braves during All-Star Game in Atlanta

The tribute to Hank Aaron during the 2025 All-Star Game at Truist Park featured holographic projection, original broadcast audio, and fireworks.

Orlando Dreamers say MLB vision still alive despite Rays sale talks

The Orlando Dreamers say they’re not backing down from their mission to bring Major League Baseball to Central Florida — even as the Tampa Bay Rays enter talks with a different ownership group.

Orlando’s MLB hopes dim as Rays enter sale talks with Tampa group

Hopes of bringing the Tampa Bay Rays to Orlando appear to be fading, as the team’s current ownership has entered exclusive negotiations to sell the franchise to an investor group based in Tampa.

Tropicana Field site and Historic Gas Plant District: What's next?
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Colleen Wright, St. Petersburg Reporter with the Tampa Bay Times joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the panel she held last night with local leaders to discuss the future of the Tropicana Field site and Historic Gas Plant District after the Tampa Bay Rays pulled out of their stadium deal in March.

Orlando Dreamers secure $1.5 billion in funding to lure MLB team

The Orlando Dreamers have secured nearly $1.5 billion in investor commitments to bring a Major League Baseball team to Central Florida.

Orlando ramps up MLB push as Rays' future in St. Petersburg remains uncertain

Momentum is building for a potential Major League Baseball team in Orlando, as uncertainty grows over the Tampa Bay Rays’ future in St. Petersburg.