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Israel vs. Dominican Republic in World Baseball Classic 2023
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The U.S. will bring the star power to World Baseball Classic - Los Angeles Times
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Nelson Cruz - Wikipedia
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At World Baseball Classic, Juan Soto, Manny Machado give glimpses of powerful Padres future - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres adding veteran Nelson Cruz as potential power bat; Stammen returns on minors deal - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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World Baseball Classic updates: Juan Soto, Manny Machado are Peoria-bound as D.R. eliminated - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Member of MLB 3,000-hit club says 'most' players want to participate in 'great' World Baseball Classic
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World Baseball Classic: Nelson Cruz Is Dominican Republic's General Manager - The New York Times
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World Baseball Classic: Nelson Cruz Is Dominican Republic's General Manager - The New York Times
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Amazing Dominican roster for World Baseball Classic
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Nelson Cruz's homer capped the Dominican Republic's rally and set off bedlam at Marlins Park
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World Baseball Classic: Nelson Cruz Is Dominican Republic's General Manager - The New York Times
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Dominican Republic vs. Nicaragua in World Baseball Classic 2023