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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco found guilty of sex abuse

Wander Franco was accused of having a relationship with a girl who was 14 at the time, and of transferring thousands of dollars to her mother to consent to the illegal relationship.

Jun 26, 2025

Tampa Bay Ray's Wander Franco charged with sexually abusing teen

Franco, 23, is on administrative leave by Major League Baseball and the player's association through July 14.

Jul 10, 2024

MLB star Wander Franco can leave Dominican Republic amid exploitation allegations

The 22-year-old Tampa Bay Rays shortstop is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old girl and sending the child's mother monthly payments.

Jan 5, 2024

Wander Franco fails to show for meeting with Dominican prosecutor

MLB has placed Franco on administrative leave under its joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy with the players' association.

Dec 28, 2023

Toronto Blue Jays play the Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Rays' all-Latino starting lineup makes MLB history

The lineup took the field on Roberto Clemente Day, all wearing the number 21 as a tribute to the star right fielder and Puerto Rico native.

Sep 15, 2022

Yankees, Rays share gun violence facts on social media in lieu of game coverage

The two Major League Baseball teams announced their social media collaboration on Thursday, saying it was in response to the recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde.

May 26, 2022

MLB player and young fan with cancer inspire each other

Watching eight-year-old Chloe Grimes hit liners and throw heat, you'd never guess the young ball player is also fighting cancer, and has been, off and on, since she was two. Her grit proved an inspiration to her favorite player on the Tampa Bay Rays, Brett Phillips. But inspiration is proving to be a two-way street. Correspondent Steve Hartman reports.