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Nationals star Juan Soto tests positive for coronavirus before season opener
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Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks latest MLB player to opt out of 2020 season
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Ian Desmond and Ryan Zimmerman the latest MLB players to opt out of the 2020 season over COVID-19 concerns – The Virginian-Pilot
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Play ball! Baseball starts under virus shadow
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Joe Ross, Nationals agree to $1.5 million, 1-year contract - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman opting out of 2020 MLB season
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Mike Leake, Ryan Zimmerman and Joe Ross opt out of MLB season - Los Angeles Times
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Washington Nationals News: Joe Ross avoid arbitration; Ryan Zimmerman plans? Juan Soto recruiting efforts + more - Federal Baseball
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Tyson Ross opts out of 2020 season - NBC Sports
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2 Nationals, Ryan Zimmerman and Joe Ross, opt out of 2020 MLB season
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Washington Nationals' Joe Ross returns after opting out of playing in 2020's COVID season - Federal Baseball