Rays in Advanced Talks to Sell Team

Rays owner Stuart Sternberg is in “advanced” discussions to sell the franchise. The purchasing group is led by Patrick Zalupski, a developer based in Jacksonville. The deal, which is not yet completed, values the team at about $1.7 billion, according to Sportico.

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The team is playing this season at Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees’ minor league complex in Tampa Bay, after Hurricane Milton destroyed the roof of Tropicana Field, the team’s home ballpark in St.