Overview
- Warriors owner Joe Lacob, AS Roma and Everton owner Dan Friedkin, and Chelsea co-owner José E. Feliciano are among the identified bidder groups, with a fifth party not publicly named.
- Drew Brees and Vuori CEO Joe Kudla are exploring joining a bidding group after not submitting a first-round offer, according to a clarification from The Athletic.
- Initial offers were due Wednesday, with five groups engaged in a process that multiple outlets report could produce an agreement by March 26.
- Industry reporting indicates the Seidler family is targeting roughly $3 billion, a level that would top Steve Cohen’s $2.4 billion purchase of the Mets in 2020.
- Drivers of the strong interest include scarce MLB sale opportunities and robust local performance, highlighted by a 2025 attendance of 3.43 million that ranked second in the league.