Stephen Strasburg, the Washington Nationals' star pitcher who played a pivotal role in the team's 2019 World Series championship, has officially retired from professional baseball, according to ...

"I realized after repeated attempts to return to pitching ... After leading the Nationals to the World Series title, Strasburg signed a seven-year, $245 million deal before the next season.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) delivers a pitch against the St. Louis ... [+] Cardinals in the first inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 8 ...

By signing Strasburg to an extension, the Nationals just took the biggest pitcher out of this winter's free agency pool, and maybe the only one with the potential to be a difference-maker.

In 2010, which was the last time the Washington Nationals had the No. 1 overall ... (they also picked No. 1 in 2009 and took Stephen Strasburg). #1 PICK BABY LET'S GOOOOO!!!!!