The Rays could have a new owner by September. Here’s what local officials think.

A deal between Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg and group led by Jacksonville-based developer Patrick Zalupski is on track to be completed as soon as September, The Athletic reported Monday. Sternberg and Zalupski have reportedly reached an agreement at around $1.7 billion. The deal is not final and would have to be approved by 75% of the other Major League Baseball team owners. The ...