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FOX Sports: MLB on X: Mike Trout announced that he will play in the 2023 World Baseball Classic & be Captain of Team USA 🌎🇺🇸 / X
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For Mike Trout and Team USA, World Baseball Classic is 'a competition, not an exhibition
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Mike Trout says back is pain-free ahead of spring training
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Trout placed on injured list; will captain Team USA in WBC
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Mike Trout Recruited MLB Stars for World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Mike Trout on Team USA goals in World Baseball Classic 2023
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Shohei Ohtani fans Mike Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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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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Mike Trout to play in 2023 World Baseball Classic