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World Baseball Classic: Angels superstar Mike Trout confirms plans to play for Team USA in 2026 tournament
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The U.S. will bring the star power to World Baseball Classic - Los Angeles Times
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Angels star Mike Trout commits to play for Team USA in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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2023 World Baseball Classic rosters
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Mike Trout Recruited MLB Stars for World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Mike Trout commits to Team USA for 2026 WBC
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World Baseball Classic: Why I care about Team USA - Bucs Dugout
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Ohtani, Japan top U.S. for WBC title
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Angels' Mike Trout Plans to Play for Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Shohei Ohtani fans Mike Trout for final out as Japan wins WBC - ESPN
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Mike Trout's home run tops the Top 5 USA & Venezuela World Baseball Classic moments, Flippin' Bats
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MLB All-Star Game updates: Pete Alonso shares the secret of derby success
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BCB After Dark: Reviewing the World Baseball Classic - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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The World Baseball Classic was a success in 2023. What will make it better in 2026? - The Athletic
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Elias Diaz Is the Hero as NL Ends All-Star Game Losing Streak - The New York Times