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sports3 months ago

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.

sports3 months ago

MLB Approves Sale of Tampa Bay Rays to Zalupski Group

Major League Baseball owners approved the sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by Patrick Zalupski, marking a significant change in ownership after years of stadium and relocation challenges. The team, which has experienced playoff success and high attendance in the past, has faced issues with stadium damage and delays in building a new ballpark, leading to games being played at Steinbrenner Field this season. The new ownership is expected to initiate a search for a new stadium site in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area.

sports6 months ago

Potential Rays Sale to Patrick Zalupski Could Finalize by September

The Tampa Bay Rays are potentially being sold to Jacksonville-based billionaire Patrick Zalupski in a nearly $2 billion deal, with the sale expected to finalize by September. Zalupski plans to keep the team in Tampa Bay, possibly accelerating the search for a new stadium, as the team currently plays at Steinbrenner Field following Hurricane Milton's damage to Tropicana Field.