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Everything you need to know as MLB's 2020 season restart begins - ESPN
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MLB All-Star reveals why he's opting out for 2021 season amid $70
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Colorado Rockies OF Ian Desmond opts out of second straight
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Ian Desmond: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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2020 MLB Team Preview: Colorado Rockies - DraftKings Network
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MLB rumors: Why Rockies' Ian Desmond, 3 more MLB stars will sit
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 MLB season 'for now
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Ian Desmond opts out of 2021 season for Rockies
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MLB Star Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB 2020 Season
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Baseball player Ian Desmond to skip MLB season due to coronavirus
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Rockies superstar Nolan Arenado on MLB's 2020 season: 'I think
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Rockies OF Ian Desmond opts out of second straight season 'for now