The Tampa Bay Rays have not yet been sold, nor have they announced relocation — but the potential alone has kicked off a stadium shuffle, and local officials are bracing for a fight. Why it matters: If the team moves across the Bay,

The Tampa Bay Rays' $1.7 billion sale to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer could become official by September, with the two sides agreeing in principle to a deal, according to a report published by The Athletic.

Sportico reported the Tampa Bay Rays are in advanced talks to be sold to a Jacksonville group headed by Patrick Zalupski.