A group led by Jacksonville homebuilder Patrick Zalupski is buying the Tampa Bay Rays. Here's what we know about what it means for stadium plans.

Stuart Sternberg spent two decades steering the Tampa Bay Rays through highs, lows, and more “what now?” moments than a soap opera plot twist. He built a culture, helped turn the team into a contender,

Sternberg took over the ballclub as principal owner in 2005 TAMPA, Fla. – An era reached the finish line when Jonathan Aranda – it was nice to see him in the lineup for the final series – grounded out to end Sunday afternoon’s 13-4 loss to the Blue Jays in Toronto.

At the final game, after 20 years in charge, Sternberg says new owner Patrick Zalupski has “the best chance” to get a new stadium built.

The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer took a big step forward on Monday, with Major League Baseball owners unanimously approving the transfer of the franchise.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Rays Infielder Facing Backlash; Labeled Tampa Bay's 'Worst Player'.

APPROVED ⚾ MLB officials have OK'd the $1.7 billion sale of the Tampa Bay Rays. What we know about the new owners ⬇️

Let’s first offer a sincere welcome to the new ownership group that is buying the Tampa Bay Rays. The sale will mark a fresh start for the franchise and a new chapter in the quest to keep the team in Tampa Bay.

On September 22, 2025, Major League Baseball unanimously approved a transformative ownership change for the Tampa Bay Rays, marking the end of Stuart Sternberg’s 20-year tenure as majority owner.