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With World Series hopes on the line, there's no pitcher the Washington Nationals would rather have than Stephen Strasburg - Federal Baseball
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Washington Nationals News: Stephen Strasburg opts out; Nationals celebrate at parade; Ryan Zimmerman, Yan Gomes options declined - Federal Baseball
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Washington Nationals' Offense Finally Catching Fire; Rotation Questions For Second Half - Federal Baseball
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Washington Nationals overcome Stephen Strasburg's early exit, beat Atlanta Braves
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Nationals roster for MLB restart: Five things to know as Washington tries to defend its title
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Washington Nationals 4 - Miami Marlins 0 - as it happened, Sport
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Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg deal validates 2012 shutdown
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Nationals lose painfully after winning more than usual
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Nationals Notebook: Swept out of the season - WTOP News
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Nats Should Use Strasburg In The Postseason As A Pinch Hitter
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World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg to retire, AP source says - The Baltimore Banner
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Washington Nationals Reportedly Cancel Stephen Strasburg's Retirement Announcement - Fastball
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October 3, 2021: Red Sox beat Nationals in Ryan Zimmerman's last game – Society for American Baseball Research
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How the Nationals fell apart after years of success - Sports Illustrated