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Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg on the journey from '09 No. 1 overall pick to the World Series MVP - Federal Baseball
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Stephen Strasburg named 2019 World Series MVP
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Stephen Strasburg named World Series MVP after historic postseason run - The Washington Post
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World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire, AP source says – The Journal
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Stephen Strasburg goes from shutdown to World Series MVP - WTOP News
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World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire, AP source says - Newsday
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World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire, AP source says
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Stephen Strasburg named World Series MVP after earning two wins - ESPN
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Stephen Strasburg named World Series MVP after earning two wins - ESPN
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World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire, AP source says - WTOP News
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Stephen Strasburg, World Series MVP, has fulfilled his destiny
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World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg to opt out of contract, hit free agency