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Ichiro Suzuki at bat (AP Images)

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Baseball as a Global Sport

Many of the world’s best baseball players now come to the United States to demonstrate their skills — and to earn the multimillion-dollar paychecks typical for Major League stars.

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Baseball once was considered just an American game. Now, as players from countries around the world demonstrate their skills in Major League play, and the sport flourishes overseas, baseball is a world sport.

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Japan Wins World Baseball Classic as Talent Diffuses Worldwide

Players from 16 Countries Compete in World Baseball Classic

Baseball, Once Just an American Game, Extends Reach Worldwide

Passion for Baseball Used in Dominican Republic Development Plan

U.S. Baseball Team Signs First Indian Players

Baseball’s Cal Ripken Jr. and Dennis Martinez Visit Nicaragua

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