Why is Derek Jeter buying the Marlins?

The group, which is led by the venture capitalist Bruce Sherman, agreed to buy the team for nearly $1.2 billion. read more

The owner of the Miami Marlins has agreed to sell the team for $1.17 billion to an ownership group led by the venture capitalist Bruce Sherman, with the former Yankees star Derek Jeter serving as a partner and the head of baseball operations. read more

Derek Jeter is about to become a co-owner of the Miami Marlins. Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria has agreed to sell the franchise for $1.2 billion to the New York Yankees legend and his group led by New York businessman Bruce Sherman, a directly involved with the sale confirmed to USA TODAY. read more

Less than two weeks after the Miami Marlins appeared to be signed, sealed and delivered to the ownership group that includes Yankees legend Derek Jeter and former Florida governor Jeb Bush, a competing group continues to add high-profile names in its attempt to purchase the franchise. read more