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Hamilton's ailing shoulder has Angels skipper Scioscia concerned
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Mets' roster concerns amplified by World Baseball Classic
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Astros sweep Yankees in ALCS, advance to World Series again
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Here's what's wrong with the World Baseball Classic, and here's what can be done to fix it.
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Ian Kinsler to Manage Team Israel at 2023 World Baseball Classic - Sports Illustrated
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Israel World Baseball Classic roster: Joc Pederson, Dean Kremer headline 2023 WBC team
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Judge activated off IL by Yankees after missing 10 games
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In a breakthrough, Team Israel will boast current MLBers on its World Baseball Classic roster - Jewish Journal
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98-year-old Sonoma County man, who pitched for the Yankees, is oldest surviving MLB player
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Team Israel World Baseball Classic 2023 roster
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Israel struck out at World Baseball Classic, but team's Twitter account was a hit
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How Israel built its most talented baseball roster ever for the 2023 World Baseball Classic - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
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LEAD) (WBC) S. Korean infield defense redeems self after error-filled day
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Ailing Yankees outfielder pulled from Team Israel's World Baseball Classic roster - The Times of Israel
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Ian Kinsler switches from Team Israel star player to coach for 2023 World Baseball Classic - Jewish Telegraphic Agency