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TBT: Corpus Christi IceRays debuted in 1998 at Memorial Coliseum
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Today in 1998, the Rays played their first game in franchise history - DRaysBay
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Cut4 on X: Luis Patiño was born on October 26, 1999. @RaysBaseball played its first game in 1998. That means he's the first player in team history to be younger than the
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Rays best individual offensive seasons
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Tampa Bay Rays finalizing new ballpark in St. Petersburg as part of a larger urban project
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Tampa Bay Rays finalizing new ballpark in St. Petersburg as part of a larger urban project
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Rays throwing a 1998 party, with Devil Rays uniforms, pre-game ceremony, more
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From 1998: Tampa Bay Devil Rays debut
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Tampa Bay Rays strike deal with City of St. Petersburg for new stadium
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The Rays are finalizing plans for a new stadium, which means MLB expansion could be on deck
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Today in 1998, the Rays played their first game in franchise history - DRaysBay