The Tampa Bay Rays’ new stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida, may not be ready in time for the 2028 season after a board of county commissioners failed to finalize a crucial bond resolution by an Oct. 29 deadline,

The Tampa Bay Rays said in a letter released Tuesday that the team has suspended work on a new $1.2 billion stadium in St. Petersburg, but say they'll "work with any willing partners" on a new deal. The letter came as the Pinellas County Commission voted 6-1 to postpone a $312.

Two hours before a crucial vote Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Rays sent a stern letter to Pinellas County commissioners informing them that the team can no longer move forward with a stadium deal under the current terms.

The New York Mets made their first major league offseason trade Tuesday, acquiring a veteran outfielder from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.

The New York Mets landed veteran outfielder Jose Siri in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, the team announced Tuesday. In return, the Mets surrendered reliever Eric Orze. Siri, 29, was tied for the lead among all center fielders in Defensive Runs Saved last season but he struggled offensively,