MLB in brief: Images from the Rays’ stadium | Jose Urquidy in Pittsburgh

Images of the Rays stadium

Here's what they want to build in Tampa Bay. The stadium would have 31,000 seats.

The Rays have released a new look at plans for a 31,000-seat ballpark at the site of Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus in Tampa. pic.twitter.com/9iu7FbF3C1

— Front Office Sports (@FOS) February 5, 2026

The Canadian Hall of Fame

Here's who will be inducted this year.

Welcome Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2026https://t.co/pAq0PYt5Nl@BlueJays @Angels @baseballcanada @stubbyclapp @BaseballOntario @Cardinals pic.twitter.com/RjxWPIXUGJ

— Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (@CDNBaseballHOF) February 5, 2026

Jose Urquidy in Pittsburgh

Interesting.

José Urquidy and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms, a league source tells The Athletic.

— Will Sammon (@WillSammon) February 5, 2026

Warriors owner wants to buy the Padres

He has a good reputation.

Warriors co-owner Joe Lacob is interested in buying the San Diego Padres after a fact-finding trip to San Diego & a tour of Petco Park, sources told @TomFriendWriter.

No offer yet, but Lacob has previously pursued MLB ownership, including interest in the A's and Angels.

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— Sports Business Journal (@SBJ) February 5, 2026

The Dodgers will visit the White House

No controversy in sight.

Dodgers plan to attend White House following latest World Series championship https://t.co/ugjmSNiksn

— L.A. Times Sports (@latimessports) February 5, 2026

Keeping an eye on Nick Kurtz

He will be fascinating to watch in 2026.

“It's remarkable what he did [in his rookie year].”

At age 22, Nick Kurtz already ranks THIRD on our #MLBNRTopTen First Basemen list.#Athletics
Power Alley with @Mike_Ferrin and @JimDuquetteGM
https://t.co/fGPbvbj8w4 pic.twitter.com/VI9VBaleEt

— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) February 5, 2026

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