MLB commissioner, several owners pressuring Stu Sternberg to sell Rays as buyers eye team
As he considers walking away from a stadium deal in St. Petersburg, Fla., Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg is being pressured to sell his team by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and some other owners, people briefed on the ownership-level conversations who were not authorized to speak publicly told The Athletic.
Rays President Says 'Team Is Not for Sale' Despite Reported Pressure on Sternberg
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Reports: MLB pressuring Sternberg to sell Rays to potential buyers
Several media outlets have reported that one of the groups interested in buying the Rays is the family of Edward DeBartolo Jr., which has roots in Tampa.
Rays owner reportedly being ‘pressured’ to sell team by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, other team owners
A sale is not imminent, but there are apparently several people in the league trying to convince Stu Sternberg to sell the Rays.
Report: Rob Manfred, Several MLB Owners 'Pressuring' Rays' Stu Sternberg to Sell Team
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MLB boss Rob Manfred reportedly pressuring Rays owner Stu Sternberg to sell team as stadium drama continues
Stu Sternberg, owner of the Tampa Bay Rays, is being pressured to sell his team by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and "some other owners," according to The Athletic. More on the sit
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Pressure appears to be mounting among local leaders for Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg to sell the Major League Baseball team, following his announcement Thursday that the team won’t go through with the $1.
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