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MLB Approves $1.7B Rays Sale; New Stadium Plans Ahead

9/23/2025

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Major League Baseball (MLB) owners approve a $1.7 billion Rays sale to Patrick Zalupski, CEO of Dream Finders Homes.
Stuart Sternberg retains a 10% stake; he bought the team for $200 million in 2004.
The Rays will play 2025 at Steinbrenner Field after Tropicana Field damage.
Zalupski's group explores Hillsborough County stadium sites; Rob Manfred backs ownership and new stadium.

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Major League Baseball (MLB) owners approve a $1.7 billion Rays sale to Patrick Zalupski, CEO of Dream Finders Homes.
Stuart Sternberg retains a 10% stake; he bought the team for $200 million in 2004.
The Rays will play 2025 at Steinbrenner Field after Tropicana Field damage.
Zalupski's group explores Hillsborough County stadium sites; Rob Manfred backs ownership and new stadium.