
Tampa Bay Rays Sale Finalized; Stadium Plans to Resume
The Tampa Bay Rays have officially been sold to a group led by Patrick Zalupski for $1.7 billion, with the sale now finalized. Zalupski expressed enthusiasm about leading the franchise, which faces challenges including repairing Tropicana Field and potentially building a new stadium in Tampa. The team, currently in a rebuilding phase with a recent losing record, will see continued leadership from president Erik Neander and manager Kevin Cash, both extended through 2028. An introductory press conference is scheduled for October 7th to discuss future plans.






