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MMO Fan Shot: The World Baseball Classic Is Exactly What Baseball Needs - Metsmerized Online
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Mexico, USA renew rivalry in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Team USA Begins WBC Title Defense With 6-2 Victory Over Great Britain
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USA's win sets stage for rivalry with the Dominican Republic in World Baseball Classic
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A's prospect Zack Gelof set to play a major role for Team Israel in WBC - The Athletic
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Undefeated super welterweight sensation Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora will defend Interim WBC title to Brian Mendoza on April 8
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USA avoids upset with walkoff win over Colombia in World Baseball Classic
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A's prospect Zack Gelof set to play a major role for Team Israel in WBC - The Athletic
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Team USA World Baseball Classic schedule: Start times, TV channels, more – NBC Sports Philadelphia
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USA vs. Great Britain final score, results: Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado lead Americans to opening victory
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How to watch Team USA vs. Venezuela in World Baseball Classic quarterfinals – NBC Sports Philadelphia
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Mark DeRosa named Team USA manager for 2023 World Baseball Classic