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Premature dancing, pickoffs and bat flips: The first inning of Netherlands-Puerto Rico had it all
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Yadier Molina to manage Team Puerto Rico at 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Puerto Rico catcher Yadier Molina during the fourth inning against Italy in the World Baseball Classic elimination game at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida, on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Puerto Rico rallied
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Yadier Molina to manage Team Puerto Rico at 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Puerto Rico into World Baseball Classic final after win over two-time defending champion Japan
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Premature dancing, pickoffs and bat flips: The first inning of Netherlands-Puerto Rico had it all
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Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina explains 2-game absence: 'It was a business trip' - The Athletic
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The Molina Way: Yadier Molina is part of catching's first family - Sports Illustrated Vault
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Why Yadier Molina is managing Puerto Rico in 2023 World Baseball Classic after MLB retirement
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Puerto Rico's World Baseball Classic General Manager Resigns Amid Joe Espada and Yadier Molina Row - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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WBC: Puerto Rico eliminates Italy to gain another chance - World Baseball Softball Confederation