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The Tampa Bay Rays Ownership Saga: A New Chapter in the Making

Major Developments in Rays Ownership

The long-standing saga of the Tampa Bay Rays' ownership took a significant turn recently, culminating in a nearly finalized deal. Reports leaked to The Athletic reveal that the sale of the Rays from longtime owner Stu Sternberg to Jacksonville developer Patrick Zelupsky is essentially complete. While no official signatures have been exchanged—since approval from Major League Baseball (MLB) owners remains necessary—the deal is described as "about as close to done" as possible.