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MLB Highlights: Rays 9, Guardians 8
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Rays bench Wander Franco for not 'being the best teammate
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Wander Franco on restricted list at least a week as MLB investigates, National Sports
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Wander Franco
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Wander Franco could rejoin Rays next weekend
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Rays SS Wander Franco set to resume rehab assignment Sunday - ESPN
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Rays' Wander Franco exits rehab game earlier than expected
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Tampa Bay Rays Fall To the Kansas City Royals Despite a Four-Run Lead - DRaysBay
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Wander Franco benched by Rays for not 'being the best teammate
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Rays' Wander Franco pulled off rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham
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MLB looking into social media posts involving Rays shortstop Wander Franco
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Wander Franco extends on-base streak to 41 games
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Wander Franco makes first appearance at second base
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Puerto Rico Downs Dominican Republic in Thriller, But Díaz's Injury Sours the Night
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Rays rookie shortstop Wander Franco likely heading to IL after injuring hamstring