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From 1998: Tampa Bay Devil Rays' first game
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The 9 greatest players in Tampa Bay Rays history
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Rays clinch 2nd consecutive AL East crown - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Rays, St. Petersburg announce news conference expected to include ballpark details - NBC Sports
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It Was Twenty Years Ago Today…
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Arizona Diamondbacks anniversary: Diamondbacks honor 'Fans for Life
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The Tigers spoil the Devil Rays' major league debut, beating the American League's newest team, 6-2 at Tropicana Field in Tampa. After Hall-of-Famers Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Al Lopez, and Monte Irvin
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Wade Boggs: The Greatest Power Hitter of the Early Tampa Bay Rays?
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Tropicana Field: All dome and gloom
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Yankees Magazine: Oral history of 1998 Yankees