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Why 2023 is the most important World Baseball Classic yet - ESPN
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Mike Trout will not play in All-Star Game, will be captain of Team USA in World Baseball Classic
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MLB - Mike Trout is Captain America.
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Rosenthal: An exuberant Mike Trout is thriving as captain of Team USA in WBC - The Athletic
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World Baseball Classic Final: Ohtani's Japan vs. Trout's U.S. –
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out USA's Mike Trout to clinch WBC title for Japan
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CAPTAIN AMERICA!! Mike Trout has AMAZING World Baseball Classic to lead USA to Finals!
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Team USA 2023 World Baseball Classic roster
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Mike Trout says back is pain-free ahead of spring training
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Mike Trout will not play in All-Star Game, will be captain of Team USA in World Baseball Classic