What is the World Baseball Classic and who won the last edition? A WBC FAQ
Ahead of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, discover the answers to some of the most asked questions regarding the tournament. When and where is the WBC? Do MLB players play?
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World Baseball Classic Final: Ohtani's Japan vs. Trout's U.S.
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Yankees at the World Baseball Classic: 2006 - Pinstripe Alley
World Baseball Classic returns for its fifth edition with more
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Competition or exhibition? World Baseball Classic's pitching rules
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Shohei Ohtani Strikes Out Mike Trout to Lead Japan to WBC Title
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USA Baseball World Baseball Classic News & Notes
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2023 World Baseball Classic Preview
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World Baseball Classic: United States Loses to Mexico in Upset
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Style and substance: Team USA finds itself in winning World