Rays could move to Tampa after $1.7 billion sale finalizes
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUL 14 – The $1.7 billion sale follows stalled stadium plans after Hurricane Milton damaged Tropicana Field and public funding disputes delayed the project, prompting temporary team relocation.
- 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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Rays could move to Tampa after $1.7 billion sale finalizes
The Tampa Bay Rays might finally live up to their name. A group led by Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski is expected to buy the franchise for a reported $1.7 billion as early September, and wants to move the team from St. Petersburg to Tampa according to The Athletic.
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