It looks like Tampa Bay Rays fans will have plenty more years to cheer on the team as new ownership appears to be around the corner. According to a report from The Athletic, the Rays will be sold to a group led by Jacksonville,

The Tampa Bay Rays will be sold to developer Patrick Zalupski and his group for approximately $1.7 billion, with the sale possibly finalized before the end of t

After 20 years as principal owner of the Tampa Bay Rays, Stuart Sternberg is set to sell the team to Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski for about $1.7 billion. The deal has been agreed to in principle and could be completed as soon as September, The Athletic reported on Monday afternoon.