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Nationals' Zimmerman and Ross opting out of MLB season
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Nationals star Juan Soto tests positive for coronavirus before season opener
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Nationals storylines for 2020 season
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Several baseball players are opting out of the 2020 MLB Season, citing 'personal health and safety
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Ian Desmond won't play the 2020 season - NBC Sports
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Baseball players opting out of 2020 MLB season
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Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross opt out of MLB season
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Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman opts out of MLB's return
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Rosenthal: Players who opted out find themselves in unfamiliar role of spectator - The Athletic
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Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross won't play in 2020
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June, 2020
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Mike Trout might not play in 2020. What does this mean for the rest of MLB? - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Houston Astros relief pitcher Joe Smith opts out of 2020 MLB season - Lone Star Ball
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Cole, Stanton lead Yanks past Nats 4-1 in stormy MLB opener