Tampa Bay Rays sale: MLB owners unanimously approve Patrick Zalupski deal reportedly worth $1.7 billion
The Tampa Bay Rays have been sold to a group led by Patrick Zalupski in a deal reportedly worth $1.7 billion. The sale has been unanimously approved by Major League Baseball (MLB) owners. The Rays are not expected to relocate as part of the deal, indicating that the new ownership group plans to keep the team in the Tampa Bay area. This comes as a relief to Rays fans who were concerned about the possibility of the team moving to a different city. The sale marks the end of an era for the Rays, who have been owned by Stuart Sternberg since 2005. Under Sternberg's leadership, the team has been one of the more successful small-market franchises in MLB, making the playoffs six times and reaching the World Series in 2008. The new ownership group, led by Zalupski, will now be tasked with continuing the Rays' on-field success and exploring options for a new stadium in the Tampa Bay region.
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