Rays could move to Tampa after $1.7 billion sale finalizes
TAMPA BAY AREA, FLORIDA, JUL 14 – Stuart Sternberg reached a $1.7 billion agreement to sell the Rays to Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski amid ongoing stadium challenges and a preference to keep the team in Tampa.
- A group led by Patrick Zalupski is reportedly poised to purchase the Tampa Bay Rays franchise for roughly $1.7 billion from Stuart Sternberg.
- Sternberg, who originally took control of the team in 2005 for $200 million, has overseen two pennant wins during his tenure as owner.
- The proposed sale comes amid stadium uncertainty, with Tropicana Field undergoing repairs due to hurricane damage and set to reopen in 2026.
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Tampa Bay-area leaders share insight on report of potential Rays sale
Baseball fans across the Tampa Bay area are soaking up new buzz over the hometown team.According to a report from The Athletic, the Rays sale to a group led by Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski for about $1.7 billion has been agreed to in principle and is expected to be completed as soon as September.WATCH: Tampa Bay-area leaders share insight on report of potential Rays sale Tampa Bay-area leaders share insight on report of potential Rays…


Report: Rays owner Stu Sternberg set to complete deal for $1.7-billion sale
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Reports say Rays sale 'agreed to in principle', group prefers Tampa stadium
TAMPA, Fla (WFLA) -- The Tampa Bay Rays may have found their new owners. According to the Athletic, owned by the New York Times, a $1.7 billion sale of the team has been agreed to in principle and could be completed as soon as September. The group looking to buy the team is lead by Patrick Zalupski. This is the same group the Rays announced last month that they were in exclusive discussions with. The news of the reports is pleasing to Hillsborou…
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