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Agent: Cuban baseball player who defected after World Baseball Classic signs contract
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Japan vs. Mexico score: Shohei Ohtani sparks late rally to set up World Baseball Classic championship vs. USA
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How Japan rallied to defeat Mexico, advance to World Baseball Classic final against USA - The Athletic
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Japan knocked out of World Baseball Classic by Puerto Rico, World Baseball Classic
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Highlights and runs: USA 14-2 Cuba in World Baseball Classic
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USA vs Cuba World Baseball Classic 2023 semi-final: Preview, schedule, and how to watch live action
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The WBC Puts Round 1 to Bed - Lookout Landing
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Cuba beats Australia, reaches 1st WBC semifinal since 2006
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WBC Preview: Asian power in Group B, but no (former) Diamondbacks - AZ Snake Pit
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Cuba and Japan meet in World Baseball Classic
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U.S. baseball players join Cuba's team for 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Cuban protests and celebrations mark World Baseball Classic semifinal against the U.S.
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Former Cuban Stars Want to Play in World Baseball Classic - The New York Times