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MLB looking into social media 'speculation' around Rays' Wander Franco
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Keyser] a statement from the Tampa Bay Rays: “During today's game
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MLB investigating social media posts allegedly relating to Wander
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Wander Franco dropped by Tampa Bay Rays after social media
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Wander Franco being investigated by MLB, goes on Rays' restricted list
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Wander Franco dropped by Tampa Bay Rays after social media
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Wander Franco is no longer star of Rays' and Bally's commercial promos
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Dominican authorities investigating Rays' Wander Franco
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Wander Franco dropped by Tampa Bay Rays after social media
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Wander Franco on MLB restricted list, Dominican authorities
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Wander Franco being investigated by MLB, goes on Rays' restricted list