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Team Japan World Baseball Classic 2023 roster
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Masataka Yoshida stars for Japan in World Baseball Classic semifinal
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Masataka Yoshida hits grand slam in Red Sox win; Shohei Ohtani hits No. 34 for Angels - The Japan Times
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World Baseball Classic Day 4: Japan, Australia take huge step towards quarterfinals. First loss for Netherlands. Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Colombia and USA all win - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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2023 Topps Now World Baseball Classic Champions Team #WBCJPN-4 Masataka Yoshida – PSA GEM MT 10 on Goldin Auctions
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Red Sox reportedly sign OF Yoshida to 5-year, $90 million deal
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World Baseball Classic update: Yoshida advances, other Sox face elimination
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Individual dreams must be cherished the most: Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida will reportedly play for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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It's USA vs Japan in the World Baseball Classic championship. Breaking down the matchup
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Three reasons why Japan has dominated the competition at 2023 World Baseball Classic