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Lerner Family Decides Not to Sell Washington Nationals

After nearly two years of speculation, the Lerner family confirms they will retain ownership of the team, aiming for future championships.

  • The Lerner family has decided not to sell the Washington Nationals, ending nearly two years of speculation about the team's future ownership.
  • Mark Lerner, the team's principal owner, confirmed the decision, stating the family is happy owning the team and aims to bring another championship to Washington.
  • The Nationals have been owned by the Lerner family since 2006, when they purchased the team from MLB for $450 million.
  • Under the Lerners' ownership, the Nationals won their first World Series in 2019 but have since undergone a significant rebuild, trading away major talent.
  • The decision to keep the team comes amid a legal dispute over local television rights and follows the recent sale of the nearby Baltimore Orioles for $1.725 billion.
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