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MLB Star Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB 2020 Season
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Ian Desmond and Ryan Zimmerman the latest MLB players to opt out
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Ian Desmond says homophobia is reason why he won't play baseball
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Ian Desmond won't play in the upcoming MLB season, citing racism
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Ian Desmond and Ryan Zimmerman the latest MLB players to opt out
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Ian Desmond and Ryan Zimmerman the latest MLB players to opt out
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Ian Desmond will not play 2020 season
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Wire Taps: Two Washington Nationals test positive for COVID-19
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Ian Desmond won't play in the upcoming MLB season, citing racism
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Ian Desmond joins MLB players opting out of 2020 season
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Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out - The New York Times
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MLB Star Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB 2020 Season
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Rockies' Ian Desmond opts out of 2020 MLB season
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Was there a worst contract in the last 20 years? The Reds paid
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Ian Desmond to Skip MLB Season; Cites COVID, Racism, Sexism