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Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross and Mike Leake Opt Out of MLB Season Citing Pandemic - The New York Times
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Mike Leake, Ryan Zimmerman, and Joe Ross Opt Out Of The 2020 Season - Back Sports Page
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Mike Leake, Ryan Zimmerman and Joe Ross opt out of MLB season - Los Angeles Times
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Ian Desmond joins MLB players opting out of 2020 season
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MLB Star Ian Desmond Opts Out of MLB 2020 Season
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Buster Posey comes to camp, but will he stay? – Times Herald Online
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In a Season of Challenges, the Mets See a Unique Opportunity, Too - The New York Times
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Ian Desmond won't play in the upcoming MLB season, citing racism and coronavirus concerns
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Several baseball players are opting out of the 2020 MLB Season, citing 'personal health and safety' - WINK News
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COVID-19: A list of athletes who have opted out of playing - Los Angeles Times
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Which Players Have Opted Out of MLB Season Restart?
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Ian Desmond joins MLB players opting out of 2020 season
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Baseball branding completely off key with sponsored 'Summer Camp
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All-Star SS Ian Desmond to skip MLB season, cites social injustice, COVID-19