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US to let MLB stars play for Cuba in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Astros' Yuli Gurriel, Aledmys Díaz, Yordan Alvarez show support for Cuban major leaguers in WBC
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Cuba's WBC history: Has Cuba ever won a World Baseball Classic championship?
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Cuban Born players not on WBC roster : r/baseball
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2023 World Baseball Classic rosters
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United States to let MLB stars play for Cuba in World Baseball Classic - The Boston Globe
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Cuba says U.S. greenlights MLB players for World Baseball Classic
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Cuba lashes out after young baseball players defect in Mexico
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Cuba is interested in bringing defectors back to its national team
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MLB, union, Cuba reach deal for players to sign without having to defect
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The baseball stars who ignore MLB to stay loyal to Cuba and Canada, Baseball
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Cuban baseball players defect during tournament in Mexico - BBC News
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Team of Cuban MLB players in World Baseball Classic? Why it's unlikely
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César Prieto: Cuban baseball player defects on Florida trip - BBC News
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Cuba Allows Some Major Leaguers on World Baseball Classic Team - The New York Times