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Phillies turn to pending free agent Aaron Nola to pitch them past Arizona and into World Series – KXAN Austin
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World Baseball Classic Day 5: Cuba, Italy, Japan qualify for quarterfinals. Canada claim record v Great Britain, Mexico beat USA, Israel & Venezuela also win - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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D-backs win NLCS Game 4 2023
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Long Shot World Series: Diamondbacks vs Rangers is a Fall Classic few saw coming
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World Baseball Classic presents opportunity for D-backs in camp, away
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Diamondbacks sweep Cubs with 6-2 win, pass Chicago in NL wild-card race
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The Diamondbacks Have Wilted in the Heat of a Playoff Race
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Thomas' tying homer, Moreno's decisive hit send D-backs over Phillies 6-5, ties NLCS at 2 games, National Sports
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Rangers World Series Game 1 starting pitcher: Nathan Eovaldi
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Diamondbacks credit clubhouse chemistry during World Series run
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USA Baseball Announces 2023 World Baseball Classic Roster
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D-backs' Alek Thomas homers vs. dad's White Sox, setting up perfect split-screen moment
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Which country won the first World Baseball Classic? When and where was it played? - AS USA
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Mark DeRosa Named Team USA's World Baseball Classic Manager