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Angels' Shohei Ohtani Wins AL MVP Award - The New York Times
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Shohei Ohtani is breaking baseball
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Shohei Ohtani - Age, Bio, Birthday, Family, Net Worth
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Shohei Ohtani is 'Made In Japan' with American adaptations
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Why Charm, Not Cash, Will Determine New Team for Baseball's Japanese Phenom - WSJ
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Shohei Ohtani Parents: How Kayoko, Toru Raised a Humble Star
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Shohei Ohtani at Oracle brings back memories of Giants' pursuit – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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How Shohei Ohtani Became Baseball's Biggest Star
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Shohei Ohtani ready to lead Angels, MLB once again - Sports Illustrated
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Otani eyes MLB move after next season - The Japan Times
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Japanese pitcher-hitter Shohei Ohtani chooses the LA Angels
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MLB insider dazzled by Shohei Ohtani's performance vs Dodgers: MVP race is over before the All-Star break
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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals - NBC Sports
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