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Franco signs $182-million, 11-year contract with Tampa Bay
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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer throws during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Archer is making his first start since returning
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Chris Archer's Rays return completes ugly cycle for Pirates
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Chris Archer pitcher on racism and acceptance
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Behind the Rise of the Tampa Bay Rays' Fastballs - The New York Times
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Rays' Chris Archer says death of his mom was 'hardest' thing he's faced
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Chris Archer Signing Is A True Test Of Tampa Bay Rays' Special Sauce
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Central Michigan alum Dietrich Enns helps Tampa Bay Rays shut down Detroit Tigers and even series
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