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This tournament is a big deal” - Keegan Bradley returns to Japan, eager to defend his Zozo Championship title
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October baseball arrives with 12-team bracket set
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Tom Kim subdues internal expectations with title defense at Shriners Children's Open - PGA TOUR
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World Baseball Classic Keeps Growing Despite Injury Risks - The Japan News
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Yonhap Interview) Manager sees 'worthy role' for underdog Czechia at World Baseball Classic
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United States, With a Halting First Step, Chases Its First World Baseball Classic Title - The New York Times
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Japan's Shohei Ohtani Made the World Baseball Classic 'Real' - The New York Times
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Mark DeRosa named Team USA manager for 2023 World Baseball Classic
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WBC Wrap: Team USA Wins First Title - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla sees promise in Dalano Banton
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Yu Darvish - Wikipedia
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Mookie Betts commits to Team USA for World Baseball Classic
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MLB Hope-O-Meter results: Ranking fans' optimism in 2023 for all 30 teams - The Athletic
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Style and substance: Team USA finds itself in winning World Baseball Classic