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Rays’ Junior Caminero hit by pitch, leaves All-Star Game in pain

The slugging third baseman is struck on the little finger of his left hand, but X-rays are negative. Read more.

 
 
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Rays’ Yandy Diaz says Monday All-Star absence was a matter of choice

Notes | Veteran DH says doesn’t like crowd scenes. But he is all in on Tuesday activities, including walking the red carpet. Read more.

 
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MLB commish: Sooner is better with Rays stadium, but done is most key

Rob Manfred says he has “great confidence” Rays can get complete Tampa stadium agreement “if there’s a deal to be had.” Read more.

 

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The Sarasota company at the center of the sports card-grading boom

Ever wondered if your sports card is a treasure? CGC, the fastest-growing card-grading service, is grading millions of collectibles from its Florida headquarters. Read more.

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