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Nationals' closer Jonathan Papelbon's fail rate has reached critical levels - Federal Baseball
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Nationals' closer Jonathan Papelbon bends but doesn't break vs Phillies - Federal Baseball
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Milwaukee Brewers Surprisingly Win Arbitration Case Against Josh Hader
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Washington Nationals Cook & Sons' Baseball Adventures
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Jonathan Papelbon Released by Nationals: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Nats dugout brawl: Papelbon is a self-proclaimed sheriff without a badge, Washington Nationals
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How might Washington Nationals' bullpen compare to 2015's
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Chicago Cubs: Jon Lester Vouches for Jonathan Papelbon
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Jonathan Papelbon files grievance against Washington Nationals - ESPN
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Jonathan Papelbon suspended 4 games by Washington Nationals for fight with Bryce Harper - ESPN
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Opinion Jonathan Papelbon's acquisition was a mistake Nats fans saw coming - The Washington Post
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Jonathan Papelbon seeking release, per source - ABC News
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