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2023 World Baseball Classic: Four reasons Team USA won't win the WBC, even with Mike Trout and Mookie Betts
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There's a world of interest in this year's World Baseball Classic - The Boston Globe
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How Bryce Harper helped recruit superstars to play for Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Mike Trout, Bullpen Help Send Team USA To Quarterfinals Of WBC - Metsmerized Online
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Mookie Betts 'Super Excited' For World Baseball Classic & Humbled To Get Recruited By Mike Trout For Team USA
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2023 World Baseball Classic: Full Team USA roster, including Mike Trout, plus 10 notable names on other teams
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2023 World Baseball Classic: 5 things to know about Team USA, from a Mike Trout-led offense to the competition
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Analysis: Six teams remain in World Baseball Classic
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The World Baseball Classic was a success in 2023. What will make it better in 2026? - The Athletic
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Mike Trout leads US in WBC at apex of stellar baseball career
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2023 World Baseball Classic - The Ringer