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Wander Franco earns $700,000 bonus from MLB pool despite ongoing investigation

Wander Franco will receive a bonus from Major League Baseball of more than $700,000 despite being placed on administrative leave in August while under investigation for an alleged relationship with a minor

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Julio Rodriguez Tops M Pre-Arbitration Payout, Earns Julio Rodriguez Tops M Pre-Arbitration Payout, Earns Top News.8M.8M

News flash from the baseball diamond! Major league pre-arbitration players are cashing in, with Seattle center fielder Julio Rodríguez leading the pack.

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Prosecutor Reportedly Investigating Second Complaint Against Rays’ Wander Franco

The shortstop has not played in a game since August 12.

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The Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. Is a Star Hidden in Plain Sight

The Kansas City shortstop’s breakout season has put him up there with some of baseball’s greats, but his talent remains eclipsed by an abysmal record.

Sports Illustrated

What MLB’s Administrative Leave Means for Rays and Wander Franco

The league is investigating social media posts alleging that the Tampa Bay shortstop had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.

Sports Illustrated

MLB puts Rays’ Wander Franco moved on administrative leave

The 22-year-old will be paid and receive service time while on administrative leave under an agreement with the players’ association that did not set a timetable for a decision on whether he will be disciplined.

Chicago Sun-Times

MLB Places Rays’ Wander Franco on Administrative Leave

The Tampa Bay shortstop is under investigation for an alleged relationship with a minor.

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Rays' Wander Franco moved to administrative leave while MLB, Dominican authorites investigate

Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave indefinitely by Major League Baseball while authorities in the Dominican Republic investigate the All-Star shortstop for an alleged relationship with a minor

The Independent UK

The brewing rivalry between the Aces and Liberty is exactly what WNBA fans need

This potential WNBA Finals looks like it could be so fun

USA Today Sports Media Group

Wander Franco allegations: Everything we know so far about the investigations into the Rays shortstop

Here's everything we know about the investigation against the Rays shortstop.

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Rays’ Wander Franco being investigated by gender violence and minors division in Dominican Republic

A prosecutor in the Dominican Republic says the investigation into Tampa Bay Rays All-Star shortstop Wander Franco’s alleged relationship with a minor is being handled by a division specializing in minors and gender violence in the province of Peravia

The Independent UK

Report: Outlook for Wander Franco’s Career Is Bleak Amid Investigation Into Relationship With Minor

Franco is under investigation for an alleged relationship with a minor in the Dominican Republic.

Sports Illustrated

Dominican investigation of Rays' Wander Franco is being led by gender violence and minors division

The Independent UK

Rays’ Wander Franco under investigation for 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

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Rays SS Wander Franco Under Investigation for Alleged Relationship With Minor

The team placed the shortstop on the restricted list on Monday.

The Independent UK

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

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Sports Illustrated

Rays Place Wander Franco on MLB Restricted List

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

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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.

Tribune News Service

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.

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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.

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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.

Tribune News Service

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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

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