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Shohei Ohtani to play in WBC despite unknown Angels future
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Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani announces intention to represent
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Shohei Ohtani lived out a fairytale as the World Baseball Classic
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Japan World Baseball Classic roster: Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish
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Shohei Ohtani does it again, leads Japan to World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani on 2023 WBC: I'm only here to win, and that's all I
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Shohei Ohtani lived out a fairytale as the World Baseball Classic
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MLB News Roundup: Shohei Ohtani and Team Japan take first WBC win
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Shohei Ohtani considering closing in World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani lived out a fairytale as the World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish Headline Japan Roster for World Baseball
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