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Angels star Mike Trout commits to play for Team USA in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Baseball's best found purpose and passion in 2023 WBC
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Mike Trout hitless in Team USA exhibition game vs. the Angels
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Mike Trout named US National Team captain for 2023 World Baseball Classic - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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Mike Trout, Team USA ready for World Baseball Classic opener against Great Britain – Orange County Register
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It'll have to do: Mike Trout steps onto the 'big stage' at the World Baseball Classic
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Team USA score: U.S. advances in World Baseball Classic as Mike Trout delivers against Colombia
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Who is the captain of Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic? - AS USA
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Competition or exhibition? WBC's pitching rules loom large
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout are finally playing in a meaningful game
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USA Baseball Announces 2023 World Baseball Classic Roster
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Mike Trout hitless in Team USA exhibition game vs. the Angels