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Mookie Betts' mammoth year may have bounced J.D. Martinez from
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Washington Nationals - The New York Times
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Juan Soto will miss season opener against Yankees after testing
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Nationals' OF Juan Soto will miss tonight's season opener against
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On Opening Day, a Rarity for M.L.B.: Support for Black Lives
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Yankees Rumors: Juan Soto Trade Talks with Nationals Have 'No
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Juan Soto was none too pleased about the fake positive
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No escaping COVID-19 as Major League Baseball starts season
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Juan Soto tests positive for COVID-19, will miss opening night
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Juan Soto's coronavirus case looms over Opening Day, MLB's restart
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MLB temporarily shuts down Marlins, Phillies amid coronavirus
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Juan Soto tests positive for coronavirus, is left off Nationals
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After Marlins' Outbreak, Yankees Stay Inside and Wait for Phillies
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