The Atlanta Braves feel there is no need to rush the recovery of their All-Star third baseman. Meanwhile, they flip an outfielder to Tampa Bay

After losing 12 of their last 16 games heading into the All-Star break, the Tampa Bay Rays knew that getting off to a hot start mattered. Well, the Rays found themselves getting off on the right foot against the Baltimore Orioles.

While the Tampa Bay Rays positioned themselves in a better way after the start of the 2025 MLB season, that momentum shifted downward toward the All-Star break. The Rays got off to a rough start, steadied their ship,

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It has been a historic season for the Tampa Bay Rays. They are one of only three teams since 1901 to have 110+ home runs, 125+ stolen bases, and a winning record through the first 100 games of a season.

The Athletic also reports: "Zalupski is expected to keep the team in the Tampa Bay area, with a strong preference to be in Tampa rather than St. Petersburg, the source said." Sternberg, who originally took control of the team in 2005,

A Jacksonville group led by billionaire Patrick Zalupski have agreed to buy the Rays for an estimated price of $1.7 billion, according to The Athletic. The deal is expected to be finalized by September after negotiations took place over the past weeks. The Rays' principal owner, Stu Sternberg, bought the franchise in 2004 for $200 million.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/reds as Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Traded to Tampa Bay Rays . After Stuart Fairchild was designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves, it felt like there was a small chance he could reunite with the Cincinnati Reds.

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