The Tampa Bay Rays are set to change ownership, with longtime owner Stuart Sternberg agreeing to sell the team to a group led by Patrick Zalupski for approximately $1.7 billion. The sale is anticipated to finalize by September, and Zalupski plans to retain the franchise in the Tampa Bay area.
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The San Diego Padres are down to four managerial finalists: Albert Pujols, pitching coach Ruben Niebla, and Nick Hundley, with an unknown fourth candidate. All three are first-time MLB manager candidates, with Niebla praised for his pitching expertise, while Pujols and Hundley bring extensive playing backgrounds but lack coaching experience in the majors. Want More Context? 🔎
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