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The Tampa Bay Rays are rapidly moving on from Wander Franco amid the investigation into his inappropriate relationships with minors. He was placed on administrative leave by the MLB earlier today as the investigations continue with authorities in the Dominican Republic. After the leave announcement, the Rays stadium has undergone major changes to remove Franco’s […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is under investigation after social media posts alleged that he had a relationship with a teenage girl. It was reported soon after that the 22-year-old may have had relationships with multiple minors. The latest update comes from Major League Baseball, which has made a serious decision amid the troubling […]

The public is sounding off on the latest earth-shattering report concerning the investigation of Tampa Bay Rays All-Star shortstop Wander Franco. The 22-year-old is being accused of having inappropriate relationships with two minors, which according to insider Hector Gomez, is likely to result in Franco never playing another game in the MLB again. The Dominican […]

The career of Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco is in grave danger due to his alleged off-field misdeeds, if this latest report is any indication of what’s to come. According to Hector Gomez, MLB insider for Z101 Digital, a source close to the Franco situation believes that the Rays shortstop is unlikely to play […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are currently 2.5 games out of first place in the American League East after a 6-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday evening. The team’s night was noteworthy not just for the final score but also the way in which they accomplished the victory. The Rays are currently dealing […]

The news of Wander Franco’s relationship with a minor took the MLB by storm. Tampa Bay Rays fans had wondered where he was and why he was not traveling with the team. This was all amid their push for a World Series run. All of those questions are starting to get their respective answers as […]

It’s been quite the 2023 season for the Tampa Bay Rays. They started the season by winning their first 13 games, positioning themselves nicely in the American League East division. They were the outright leaders until they hit a skid in July, finishing the month with an 8-16 record. They’re currently three games behind the […]

Less than 24 hours after the Tampa Bay Rays said star shortstop Wander Franco would not travel with the team to San Francisco, the team announced Monday that Franco has mutually agreed to be placed on the Restricted List and will take a leave from the team. It will last until at least the end […]

Earlier this day, Wander Franco was the subject of speculation and investigation. In the midst of the Tampa Bay Rays’ game against the Cleveland Guardians, the star shortstop left the dugout. Later on, it was revealed that the MLB has launched an investigation after some social media posts involving Franco went viral. Now, as the […]

Major League Baseball is looking into social media posts that involve Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, and the Rays released a statement acknowledging the matter. “During today’s game, we were made aware of the social media posts that are circulating regarding Wander Franco. We take the situation seriously and are in close contact with […]

If you told New York Yankees fans at the beginning of the season that they would be in last place in the AL East in August, they would’ve called you crazy. However, after a season filled with brutal injuries and disappointment, that’s exactly where the Yankees are last place. Things didn’t get any better Wednesday […]

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Major League Baseball released the full rosters for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game on Sunday, with representatives from all 30 teams earning the honor to play among the league’s best in Seattle on July 11. With only 32 roster spots per league, there are bound to be some players that miss out on the Midsummer […]

It will take some time to see if getting benched two games for behavior unbecoming of a good teammate will truly make a difference for Wander Franco. But fans can take solace in knowing that the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop’s swing remains sharp, despite the recent bad publicity. In his first at-bat since manager Kevin […]

Amidst Wander Franco’s two-game benching, Tampa Bay Rays coaches and players are being supportive of the 22-year-old shortstop. Wander Franco was benched by the Rays for disciplinary reasons. After missing two games, Franco made his impact known right away with a home run in the bottom of the first inning Saturday. Prior to the game […]

Wander Franco is back with the Tampa Rays Saturday after being benched the previous two games for not meeting the club’s standards of a good teammate, according to manager Kevin Cash. That type of public indictment on a player can be humiliating but also the rude awakening Franco needs to mature into the complete franchise […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is having a fantastic season, but that hasn’t stopped skipper Kevin Cash from reprimanding him for inappropriate behavior. Cash announced Thursday that Franco will be benched for the next two games at the very least for clubhouse issues. Via Marc Topkin: “Cash says Franco not in lineup tonight and […]

Maybe the most difficult thing a consistently successful franchise can do is raise the bar. Somehow, the Tampa Bay Rays have done just that during the 2023 season. Unknown commodities have become viable contributors on the best team in the MLB. Injured pitchers have been replaced by other dominant arms. And that elusive World Series […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are running all over the American League this season. Fueled by their incredible start to the year, the team has not looked back since that magical 13-game winning streak. Unfortunately, Tampa might be running into a contending team’s worst nightmare: injuries. Wander Franco suffered an injury during the Rays’ doubleheader against […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have clearly been the best team in baseball throughout the first 25 percent of the season. However, after losing 2 of 3 on the road to the Baltimore Orioles, they could be facing adversity for the first time this season. As they opened a 3-game series at Yankee Stadium, star shortstop […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has recently created a buzz in the baseball world with his innovative and entertaining ‘ball flip’ showboat move. This unique move has garnered attention from fans and players alike, as it adds a fresh element of fun to the game while showcasing Franco’s undeniable skills. In a 8-1 win […]

The Tampa Bay Rays once again displayed their skill at Tropicana Field, defeating the Houston Astros 8-3 This victory extends the Rays’ home winning run to 14 games, the most to begin a season since the 1886 Detroit Wolverines who won 18 straight matches, per ESPN Stats & Info. Fans at Tropicana Field were treated […]

By now, every baseball fan knows the Tampa Bay Rays are always a tough out for anyone in the big leagues, despite not having a massive payroll or any big-name superstars. Well don’t look now but Kevin Cash’s ballclub is off to a blistering start in 2023, currently sitting at 7-0 after beating the Oakland […]

The Tampa Bay Rays were on the brink of winning the World Series a couple of years ago, but their team has drastically changed. Blake Snell, Kevin Kiermaier, and Joey Wendle departed from the Rays. Even if the key cogs from the 2020 World Series are gone, the Rays’ front office knows how to formulate […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are poised to get a huge Wander Franco boost just in time for a huge AL East clash with the New York Yankees. Franco, who has been sidelined since July after undergoing hamate bone surgery on his right wrist, could be activated on Friday ahead of the Rays game against the […]

The Tampa Bay Rays, after a dominant 100-62 win 2021 season, have cooled off in 2022, particularly the bats. Second baseman Brandon Lowe (on the 10-day IL) and catcher Mike Zunino (on the 60-day IL, struggling way before his season-ending injury), in particular, have seen their productions dip drastically from last season’s star caliber performances, […]

The Tampa Bay Rays recently placed both Shane McClanahan and Brandon Lowe on the injured list. But they also got a positive update on Wander Franco. Marly Rivera of ESPN shared the following update on the Rays shortstop: “Wander Franco says he feels ‘super good’ and believes he’s just a few days away from coming […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have been without star infielder Wander Franco for much of the 2022 season, and it looks as if they’ll have to continue trudging on without the former top prospect. Franco had begun a rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham but reportedly felt soreness in his right hand when swinging a bat. As […]

Wander Franco missed most of the Tampa Bay Rays’ games in June due to a right quad strain. He spent the majority of the month recovering from the injury and played five games in the minors on a rehab assignment. According to ESPN, the Rays shortstop was also the victim of a carjacking during his […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and ace Kevin Gausman avoided a significant injury scare after the veteran hurler took a bullet line drive off the ankle from Wander Franco during his start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Gausman was removed from the game after the 2.0 innings of work, as the incident occurred on […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were forced to hold their breath on Saturday after ace Kevin Gausman was struck by a line drive off the bat of Wander Franco of the Tampa Bay Rays. Gausman immediately fell to the ground writhing in pain. For a team trying to catch the New York Yankees in the AL East, […]

The Tampa Bay Rays were hit with a brutal injury update on Tuesday, as star shortstop and former No. 1 prospect Wander Franco was placed on the 10-day Injured List. According to Tricia Whitaker, Franco is dealing with a right quad strain, prompting the team to put him on the shelf in order to get […]

For as long as any baseball card collector can remember, retail boxes and packs have always been an option that doesn’t present much chance to get mind-blowing pulls. That honor belongs to the hobby format where rare and exclusive bangers can be obtained easier than their retail counterparts. But while it’s pretty hard to get […]

Wander Franco featured in his 85th career game on Sunday, as reached base once and scored a run in the Tampa Bay Rays’ 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. Through a mere 85 games played, Red Sox starting pitcher Rich Hill has seen enough from his former teammate to already predict that the shortstop […]

If Wander Franco doesn’t have next, that just means he has right now. The Tampa Bay Rays shortstop is nothing short of a superstar in the making. Franco is following up his impressive rookie season with an amazing start to the 2022 campaign. With a slash line of .393/.397/.714 and an MLB-leading 22 hits and […]

Every collector longs for that one massive pull that’s going to be worth a lot of money. For baseball card enthusiasts, among the insane bangers one could have is Wander Franco’s One of One Superfractor Prospect Autographs from Topps 2019 Bowman Chrome set. But while the card of the Tampa Bay Ray’s star itself is […]

One of the most exciting young talents in the big leagues is about to get paid. The Tampa Bay Rays and shortstop Wander Franco are nearing an agreement on a 12-year, $223 million extension, according to MLB Insider Hector Gomez: BREAKING NEWS: Wander Franco signed a 12 year / $223 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay […]

The Tampa Bay Rays seem to routinely get ahead of the rest of the MLB by paying less money to acquire the best players on their team. Rarely do the Rays make a big-time splash in free agency, yet they often extend homegrown stars as early as possible. With budding star Wander Franco at the […]

Those who have pulled a redemption card straight out from the pack know the sudden rush of adrenaline and excitement from such a moment. More often than not, the cards that can be obtained from these redemptions are worth the wait. This isn’t the case, though, with one collector who waited a long time for […]