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Dominican authorities investigate Rays' Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minor

Authorities in the Dominican Republic are investigating Tampa Bay All-Star shortstop Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minor, according to the office of the attorney general in his native country

The Independent UK

Rays’ Wander Franco under investigation in the Dominican Republic for alleged relationship with a minor

The Rays put Wander Franco put on the restricted list as MLB investigates social-media posts.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rays Place Wander Franco on MLB Restricted List

Amid MLB’s investigation into the Tampa Bay shortstop, the Rays placed him on leave.

Sports Illustrated

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MLB Investigating Social Media Posts About Rays SS Wander Franco

The American League All-Star did not play in Tampa Bay’s loss to the Guardians Sunday.

Sports Illustrated

Shane McClanahan, Rays start strong, but wild pitch in 9th dooms them

ARLINGTON, Texas — All-Star Shane McClanahan’s return from the injured list was dazzling for his first five innings Monday night, then turned frustrating in the sixth.

Tribune News Service

Rays win nightcap to sweep Royals in doubleheader

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The good news is the bottom line: The Rays resumed play after their rain-extended All-Star break with a doubleheader sweep of the Royals, winning the opener, 6-1, and the nightcap, 4-2.

Tribune News Service

MLB fans called out the All-Star Game for bizarrely skipping Rays’ Wander Franco and Shane McClanahan during intros

This was a weird omission by the All-Star Game.

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Another loss to Braves extends Rays’ skid, further shrinks AL East lead

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Zach Eflin will take the mound for Sunday’s final game before the All-Star break saying there is no cause for concern.

Tribune News Service

Phillies beat Rays to win 12th straight road game as Cristopher Sánchez stymies former team

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After the 2019 season, when the Tampa Bay Rays were unable to find a 40-man roster spot for Cristopher Sánchez, the Phillies liked him enough to work out a trade.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Tom Verducci’s Top MLB Players of the First Half

Picking player awards for the AL and NL as well as which teams will reach the postseason as we approach the All-Star Game in Seattle.

Sports Illustrated

Wander Franco, Julio Rodriguez Named to AL All-Star Team as Injury Replacements

The young superstars are two of five injury replacements who were named to the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated

The 2023 MLB All-Star rosters’ 8 biggest snubs: Where’s Fernando Tatis Jr.?

Some names having a huge season who were left off the 2023 MLB All-Star rosters.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rays on pace for several team records, individual accomplishments

PHOENIX — A record-tying, opening two-week run, a slew of players making marked improvements in their games, and team-first and next-man-up philosophies were primary identifying characteristics of the Rays’ remarkable performance through the first 81 games.

Tribune News Service

Rays’ Wander Franco Returns From Benching With a Bang in First At-Bat Back in Lineup

Franco wasted no time getting back to work after his brief benching by the Rays.

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Daily Mirror

MLB star dropped for "not being the best teammate" as coach speaks out

Tampa Bay Rays star Wander Franco has been punished by the team and will miss games after falling short of his manager's expectations on "being the best teammate"

Sports Illustrated

Rays’ Wander Franco Benched for Behavior, Attitude Issue

The 22-year-old star shortstop appears to be going through some growing pains.

Tribune News Service

Orioles bats build early lead, bullpen barely holds on in 8-6 win over Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In the first two innings Tuesday night, the Orioles made up for three seasons’ worth of struggles against Tyler Glasnow.

Tribune News Service

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s outfield assist helps Padres take series from Rays

SAN DIEGO — The Padres continued to force the action and continued to win.

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John Romano: It isn’t quite small ball, but Rays have a new outlook on scoring runs

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — So Tampa Bay’s offense is not crushing the ball at the same ridiculous pace it was in April.

Chicago Sun-Times

Marcus Stroman’s one-hit masterpiece leads Cubs past Rays 1-0

The veteran right-hander no-hit the Rays — the best-hitting team in the majors — for six innings in a command performance that halted the Cubs’ four-game losing streak.

Tribune News Service

Rays find new ways to win in beating Blue Jays for 3rd time in 4 games

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays showed their versatility in beating the Blue Jays again Thursday, the 6-3 victory a combination of unusual accomplishments.

Tribune News Service

Shane McClanahan leads the way as Rays bounce back to beat Blue Jays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After the most lopsided loss in franchise history, what the Rays needed most Wednesday was a well-pitched game and a couple of key hits.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The debate over Wander Franco’s awesome ball flip before a throw is just silly

This is the most fun, no debate!

Sports Illustrated

Wander Franco Did the Coolest Thing With the Baseball Before Throwing Out Runner at First

Fans are calling it the defensive version of a bat flip.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Wander Franco did an incredibly cool ‘ball flip’ before throwing an out and MLB fans loved it

Wander Franco is just the coolest.

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