A Statement from the Tampa Bay Rays in Response to Tampa Bay Chamber Support of the Rays Forever Home

TAMPA, Fla.— A statement from Tampa Bay Rays Chief Executive Officer Ken Babby in response to Tampa Bay Chamber support of the Rays Forever Home:

“We are deeply grateful for the Tampa Bay Chamber's strong support of the Rays ballpark project and the recently announced Memorandum of Understanding. Their voice—representing the business community and region's economic leaders—is vital at this moment.

“We believe that this new ballpark will create a dynamic destination that elevates the entire region and creates new opportunities for established businesses to grow, and we’re excited that the Chamber shares that vision. We are equally committed to the disciplined, responsible approach the Chamber emphasized in their endorsement of the new ballpark. This is private sector leadership with accountability.

“The Chamber is right. If executed with excellence, this project becomes a defining regional catalyst that accelerates economic growth, strengthens competitiveness, and elevates Tampa Bay to the national stage. We are committed to meeting that standard of excellence and look forward to working with City and County leaders this week to move this transformational opportunity forward.

“Thank you to the Chamber and all who stand with us.

“Rays Up Tampa Bay!”