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Puerto Rico edges Netherlands in 11 innings to reach World Baseball Classic title game – Orange County Register
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Báez says Cubs lacked proper preparation last season
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2023 Puerto Rico World Baseball Classic Roster — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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Cubs Swag King Javier Baez Can Be MLB's Best Weapon to Win Back Young Fans, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Javier Baez, Willson Contreras Steal Run With Insane Base Running
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Puerto Rico second baseman Javier Baez (9) completes the double play as Nicaragua Juan Diego Montes (99) slides into the base during the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic game against
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Puerto Rico walks off vs. Netherlands to final
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Cubs' Javier Baez driven by memory of sister – Hartford Courant
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Puerto Rico second baseman Javier Baez (9) returns to the dugout during a World Baseball Classic game against Nicaragua, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier Stock Photo - Alamy
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Puerto Rico Pours Sugar on the Netherlands, Advances to Championship Game - Lookout Landing