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10 players to watch in the 2021 MLB playoffs - The Washington Post
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Rays magic number to clinch division is 5 games after Monday's win
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Orioles beat Nats for 99th win, move one victory away from clinching - Camden Chat
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Tampa Bay Rays clinch second straight AL East title with win over in-state rival Marlins
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Rays clinch 2nd consecutive AL East crown
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As Yankees See Their Season Get Derailed, Rest Of The AL East Surges.
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Rays clinch playoff berth but lose to Orioles, drop 2 back in AL East
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Tampa Bay Rays Reach MLB Playoffs for 5th Year in a Row - ESPN 98.1 FM - 850 AM WRUF
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Rays clinch first AL East title in 10 years
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Boston Red Sox's Wild Card Game win over Yankees was most-watched MLB game on ESPN since 1998, delivered 19.8 rating in Boston market
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How do Rays keep winning? By being open-minded, bold and (shh) smart
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5 things to know about Rangers' ALDS opponent: The Baltimore Orioles
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Rays playoff berth: Tampa Bay clinches 2021 MLB playoff berth + AL East division title - DraftKings Network