Yandy Diaz surpasses 1,000 franchise hits, helps Rays past Guardians

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What have the past 50 years brought Tampa Bay? More than you’d think

While our first quarter century of sports was more laughable than memorable, the past 25 years have carved a new identity. Read more.

 
 
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Yandy Diaz surpasses 1,000 franchise hits, helps Rays past Guardians

Diaz reaches the milestone in his first at-bat, and Nick Martinez throws six scoreless innings as Tampa Bay wins for the fifth time in six games. Read more.

 
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Veteran Yandy Diaz has a place in Rays’ record books and their hearts

Ranking in the top five in most major offensive categories is something. The respect and love the ”team teddy bear" receives from his teammates is something else. Read more.

 
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Let the countdown begin. Rays top draft pick eyes quick path to majors

No. 2 overall pick Grady Emerson just got a record-breaking bonus and is now eager to find the quickest path possible to stardom. Read more.

 

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Rays are shifting to Plan B with Steven Matz moving to the bullpen

Notes | A solid start was derailed by injuries and now the former starter will work in a multi-inning role for Tampa Bay. Read more.

 
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See images from Wrexham AFC’s win over Leeds United in Tampa

Photo gallery | Wrexham, owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, edges Leeds of the Premier League in an exhibition match at Raymond James Stadium. Read more.

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