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Column: Another domino falls on road to MLB expansion
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Current State Of MLB Relocation/Expansion Talks
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Tampa Bay Rays expected to announce new stadium deal, helping clear path for MLB expansion
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The Rays are finalizing plans for a new stadium
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Tampa Bay Rays' stadium search affected by coronavirus pandemic - Tampa Bay Business Journal
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MLB tells Oakland Athletics to explore relocation if no new ballpark
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MLB to start months-long approval process for Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas
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How Does Stadium Announcement Impact Big League Utah Plans?
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The Rays are finalizing plans for a new stadium, which means MLB expansion could be on deck
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Rays to announce new stadium, move on from Tropicana Field: report
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Oakland A's are relocating; Tampa Bay Rays are on deck
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