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Nats Sean Doolittle not going to White House
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Sean Doolittle announces his retirement from the Nats after 11
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Sean Doolittle feels 'like a rookie again' ahead of second stint
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Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle announces his retirement after
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Sean Doolittle pledges to pay Nationals minor leaguers' salaries
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Whiff: Nats closer Doolittle calmed by lavender oil on glove
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Sean Doolittle retires after path led to All-Star, World Series honors
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Nationals exercise 2023 options on Mike Rizzo, Dave Martinez
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Washington Nationals hope to have Sean Doolittle back in closer's
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2019 SBNation MLB GM simulation: The Shadow Twins push
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