Peter Seidler
Coverage of Peter Seidler in the Nexus archive.
- Here's what the San Diego Padres record $3.9 billion sale means for Major League Baseball
The San Diego Padres were sold for a record $3.9 billion to billionaire José E. Feliciano and his wife Kwanza Jones, owners of Chelsea FC. The sale highlights MLB's financial disparities, as the Padres, a small-market team without a regional TV deal, sold for 63% more than the New York Mets' 2018 purchase price. The Seidler family, led by late owner Peter Seidler, transformed the team into a competitive force through aggressive spending on players and trades.
- San Diego Padres are nearing a whopping sale, AP source says
The San Diego Padres are nearing a $3.9 billion sale to private equity billionaire Jose E. Feliciano and his wife Kwanza Jones, marking a record deal for an MLB team. The sale follows the death of former owner Peter Seidler and reflects the team's strong fan base and recent success, including playoff appearances and attendance records.