"The Tampa Bay Rays announced that the team has recently commenced exclusive discussions with a group led by Patrick Zalupski, Bill Cosgrove, Ken Babby and prominent Tampa Bay investors concerning a possible sale of the team," the Rays said in a statement. "Neither the Rays nor the group will have further comment during the discussions."

The Tampa Bay Rays confirmed owner Stu Sternberg is in exclusive and serious talks to potentially sell the team to a group of investors led by Patrick Zapulski, a Jacksonville-based home builder. Zapulski's group reportedly offered $1.

Tampa Bay Rays Move Up in MLB Power Rankings originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Just take a look at what has been happening with the Tampa Bay Rays over the past couple of weeks. They have been one of the hottest teams in the American League, overcoming their slow start with a bunch of wins.

Brandon Lowe clobbered a pinch-hit, two-run homer to help the Tampa Bay Rays score 12 unanswered runs and climb out of an 8-0 deficit to stun the Baltimore Orioles in Tampa, Fla.

The Tampa Bay Rays overcame an eight-run deficit to beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-8 on Wednesday night in the largest comeback in the majors this season

Brandon Lowe hit a tying two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays overcame an eight-run deficit to beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-8 on Wednesday night in the largest comeback in the maj