Local investor interested in buying Rays; potential relocation also on table

A local businessman, Dan Doyle Jr., is trying to buy the Tampa Bay Rays franchise.
The team is also drawing interest from groups that would relocate the club to one of the cities that is a candidate for major-league expansion.
Building a $1.2 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg or Tampa remains the Rays’ primary focus.
The expiration of the team’s lease at Tropicana Field after the 2027 season will force owner Stuart Sternberg to make decisions in the near future.
The Rays are making progress toward a new ballpark locally, particularly in St. Petersburg, where their discussions are more advanced than they are in Tampa.