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Best player on each 2023 World Baseball Classic team
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U.S. will bring star power to World Baseball Classic
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Angels' Mike Trout Plans to Play for Team USA in 2026 World
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Rosenthal: An exuberant Mike Trout is thriving as captain of Team
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Mike Trout eager to lead Team USA repeat bid at World Baseball
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Trea Turner joins MLB's biggest names on USA World Baseball
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Mets' Marcus Stroman recruits MLB stars for Team USA's 2021 World
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Mike Trout: 'It's Special' Being A Part Of World Baseball Classic
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World Baseball Classic final delivers record US viewership - Sportcal
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Japan wins its 3rd World Baseball Classic, beating Team USA 3-2
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Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out
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Mike Trout plans to persuade Shohei Ohtani to stay with Angels
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Mike Trout, Team USA lineup loaded for World Baseball Classic
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