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Following a historic start, the slumping Rays are suddenly playing catch-up in the AL East - ABC News
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Rays place Wander Franco on restricted list while MLB investigates social media posts
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Wander Franco returns to Rays lineup
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Rays' Wander Franco Subject of MLB Investigation After Social Media Posts Surface, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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MLB All-Star Game 2023 snubs: Ketel Marte, Wander Franco lead list
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Wander Franco benched by Rays for not 'being the best teammate
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Rays' Franco returns after benching: 'Need to control my emotions better
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Rays series preview: What a way to start the second half! - Royals Review
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The Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic roster for 2023 – NBC Sports Chicago
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MLB investigating social media posts related to Rays shortstop Wander Franco
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Rays' Wander Franco among All-Star injury replacements for July 11 game
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Rays Your Voice: Wander Franco benched, Randy Land, trade deadline plans - DRaysBay
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Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco Under Investigation For Alleged Relationship With 14-Year-Old Girl After Concerning Social Media Posts Surface
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