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MLB: Rays reveal plan for new ballpark

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The Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday unveiled a plan for a domed stadium that would take them to the Ybor City section of Tampa at a cost of nearly $900 million.

If the plan goes forward, the 30,842-seat stadium would be the smallest in Major League Baseball, would be covered by a translucent roof and could open by 2023. No plans for financing were revealed.

The Rays consistently rank near the bottom in attendance at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

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Oakland second baseman Jed Lowrie will replace New York’s Gleyber Torres (strained hip) on the American League team in next week’s All-Star game. ...

Washington closer Sean Doolittle won’t pitch in the All-Star game; he was put on the 10-day disabled list with toe inflammation. ...

Also on the DL: Cleveland right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall (strained calf muscle) and pitcher Josh Tomlin (strained hamstring), and Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (strained hamstring).

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