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Braves' Felix Hernandez opts out of 2020 season because of COVID-19 concerns
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Félix Hernández at Orioles Spring Training
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Braves' Felix Hernandez opts out of season due to pandemic - ABC Columbia
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Baseball players opting out of 2020 MLB season
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Several MLB players opting out of season, many more are on the fence
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MLB's handling of COVID-19 safety, testing merits players' skepticism
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Felix Hernandez opts out of MLB season, Sean Doolittle on fence – The Denver Post
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Braves' Felix Hernandez opts out of season due to pandemic - ABC Columbia
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Steve Johnson: Orioles RHP Felix Hernandez Will Be Resource For Young Pitchers - PressBox
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MLB Power Rankings, July 20, 2020 - The Athletic
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This has to get fixed': MLB's incomplete data, delayed results and missing PPE - The Athletic
Former Mariners ace Felix Hernandez opts out of 2020 season
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Hernandez opts out of shortened season due to coronavirus concerns