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Kelenic's tiebreaking single leads Mariners over Rays 8-3 National
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The slumping Rays are suddenly playing catch-up in the AL East
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco back in lineup after two
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Slumping Rays suddenly playing catch-up in tough AL East
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco back in lineup after two
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Bichette powers Jays past Yanks, AL wild card race tightens - The
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Wander Franco dropped by Tampa Bay Rays after social media
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Wander Franco homers in return to Rays after 2-day benching
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MLB Power Rankings: Who's No. 1 one week into the season? - ESPN
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Rays shortstop Wander Franco back in lineup after 2-day benching
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Now batting for the Rays (in practice Friday): Wander Franco
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Top prospect Wander Franco homers in MLB debut for Rays
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Wander Franco returns to Rays lineup