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Rays Presidents Resign Ahead of Anticipated Franchise Sale

9/18/2025

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Tampa Bay Rays presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Auld will resign as the franchise prepares for a sale, expected to finalize in two weeks.
Silverman has been with the team for over 22 years, while Auld has served for 21 years.
Post-sale, Silverman will join an advisory board, and Auld will act as a senior advisor during the transition.
Both leaders highlighted the team's community impact and loyal fan base.
The sale transfers ownership from Stu Sternberg to a group led by Patrick Zalupski.

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Story summary

Tampa Bay Rays presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Auld will resign as the franchise prepares for a sale, expected to finalize in two weeks.
Silverman has been with the team for over 22 years, while Auld has served for 21 years.
Post-sale, Silverman will join an advisory board, and Auld will act as a senior advisor during the transition.
Both leaders highlighted the team's community impact and loyal fan base.
The sale transfers ownership from Stu Sternberg to a group led by Patrick Zalupski.