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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 bench SS Wander Franco as manager cites not being 'best teammate'
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Outside The Confines: Bench 'em - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Wander Franco's on-base streak ends after 43 games
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Rays playoff hopes in jeopardy as injuries test their depth - Sports Illustrated
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Rays bench Wander Franco for not 'being the best teammate
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Following a historic start, the slumping Rays are suddenly playing catch-up in the AL East
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Following historic start, slumping Rays are suddenly playing catch-up