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Rays defeat Yankees in opener, gain ground in division
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Christian Bethancourt, Jose Siri fit right in with Rays
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Rays rout A's 11-0, tie best MLB opening in 20 years at 9-0
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Christian Bethancourt steps up again on the mound for Rays
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Rays acquire catcher Christian Bethancourt from A's
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Orioles' win streak ends at 10; Bethancourt, Rays rally
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Langeliers' 3-run double sends MLB-worst A's past MLB-best Rays for season-high 6th straight win
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Rays acquire Bethancourt from Athletics for catching depth
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How May's results showed the Rays can win it all in October - ESPN
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Christian Bethancourt, Jose Siri fit right in with Rays