Overview

• MLB’s ownership committee is reviewing the Patrick Zalupski–led $1.7 billion purchase, with a final owners vote expected before the Sept. 28 regular-season finale.
• An Athletic report cited by talkSPORT says Stu Sternberg would retain about a 10% stake at the outset under the new ownership group.
• Rob Manfred said the next owners would take a clean-slate approach to selecting a stadium site and rebuilding relationships across the Tampa–St. Petersburg area.
• The Rays are playing 2025 at Tampa’s Steinbrenner Field after Hurricane Milton damaged Tropicana Field; Manfred said he looks forward to a return to the Trop in 2026.
• Reporting points to Tampa/Hillsborough sites such as the Dale Mabry Campus and Ybor Harbor being evaluated, while Orlando’s bid lost steam after investors Rick Workman and John Morgan withdrew.