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Source - Nationals World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg to retire - ESPN
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Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg retiring due to 'severe' medical issue, struggles picking up his kids
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Stephen Strasburg plans to retire
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World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire, AP source says - WTOP News
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Baseball News - Baltimore Sun
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Stephen Strasburg plans to retire
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Stephen Strasburg retiring after whirlwind career
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Why is Stephen Strasburg retiring? Nationals World Series champion pitcher walks away from sport after 12 seasons