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Stephen Strasburg named World Series MVP after earning two wins - ESPN
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Stephen Strasburg (2 wins, 14 Ks, 2.51 ERA) takes home 2019 World
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Stephen Strasburg opts out of Nationals contract, becomes free
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Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals reach record $245 million deal
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Astros, Nationals World Series Could Be an Instant Classic
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Washington's Stephen Strasburg Is Finally Pitching Like an Ace
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Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals reach record $245M, 7-year
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Stephen Strasburg Wins 2019 World Series MVP
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Washington Nationals star pitcher Stephen Strasburg has decided to
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