Tampa Bay Rays
Steve Loy on the business of Phil Mickelson and the future of golf
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Steve Loy, president of global golf for international sports business agency Sportfive and the longtime agent and business partner for iconic golfer Phil Mickelson. Eric and Chris also discuss limited partner lawsuits involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and Tampa Bay Rays, the rising presence of Las Vegas, Nevada, as a major sports market, and the strong performance of American retail chain Dick’s Sporting Goods during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Rays owner Sternberg sued by minority partners
Investors allege MLB club owner conspired to improperly boost equity stake
WWE ThunderDome moving to Tropicana Field
World Wrestling Entertainment is moving its WWE ThunderDome property to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, to begin a new residency starting with SmackDown on December 11.
Fan interest rises for World Series tickets
Ticket resale market prices rise for MLB championship event
New Rays promotion offers free tickets for club victories
MLB club seeks to fight long-running attendance struggles with more radical offer
Tampa Bay Rays’ future in new doubt after planned split-season in Montreal is axed
The long-term future of the Tampa Bay Rays is again in sizable doubt after the Major League Baseball team and the City of St.
Falcons and Rays go cashless to take fan experience ‘to an even higher level’
Cashless deployments in Atlanta, Tampa point the way toward likely broader adoption across the sport industry.
MLB, MLBPA pursuing unprecedented mid-agreement bargaining
Rising tension around baseball's economics is prompting accelerated talks. But league has put the onus on the union to devise system remedies
Sternberg pushes two-market plan for Tampa Bay Rays
Owner doubles down on radical plan, says club likely won't be able to survive full-time in Florida
MLB Executive Council grants Tampa Bay Rays permission to explore split-season schedule in Montreal
Move by league's top-ranking ownership committee represents perhaps boldest step in Rays' long-running search for new ballpark
Tampa Bay Rays record lowest attendance in franchise history
Despite having one of the best records in Major League Baseball this season, the Tampa Bay Rays continue to struggle to attract fans to Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field to become first cashless sports venue in North America
Tropicana Field, the home of the Tampa Bay Rays, will this year become the first cashless sports venue in North America
Tampa Bay Rays back to square one in search for new stadium
The Tampa Bay Rays have been forced to restart their search for a new stadium after conceding that plans for an arena in Ybor City will not be finalised by this month’s deadline.
MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays complete purchase of soccer team and stadium
The Tampa Bay Rays of MLB have purchased the USL Championship soccer club Tampa Bay Rowdies from local St Petersburg-based owner Bill Edwards. T
Tampa Bay Rays ‘to buy Al Lang Stadium and USL Rowdies’
The Tampa Bay Rays are poised to purchase the Tampa Bay Rowdies and the USL team's venue Al Lang Stadium, according to local reports. A Rowdies press conference has been scheduled for 10.30a
Tampa Bay Rays lift lid on ‘next generation’ ballpark
Major League Baseball franchise the Tampa Bay Rays have unveiled plans for a “next generation” ballpark that will be the most intimate in the league and feature a striking translucent roof.