Rays and A’s make progress on new stadium developments

The Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics are advancing their stadium plans. The Rays received approval for a $2.3 billion ballpark project, contributing $1.3 billion themselves, with a goal to finalize agreements by mid-July. Meanwhile, the A's are breaking ground on a new Las Vegas stadium set for a 2028 opening. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed encouragement about both teams’ progress amid ongoing labor negotiations with the players' association.

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