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Angels playing in World Baseball Classic 2023
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani non-committal about future in Los Angeles
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Angels react to Trout vs. Ohtani World Baseball Classic matchup
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After Shohei Ohtani-Mike Trout World Baseball Classic showdown
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OC Register: Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout as Japan edges
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani wants to play in World Baseball Classic
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani gets nod from Angels to take part in his
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Angels react to Trout vs. Ohtani World Baseball Classic matchup
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Angels News: Shohei Ohtani Focusing On Current Situation After
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani non-committal about future in Los Angeles
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Watching Shohei Ohtani thrive in intense World Baseball Classic
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OC Register: Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout as Japan edges
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Shohei Ohtani gets real on highly-anticipated matchup vs. Angels