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Shohei Ohtani, Japan's Two-Way Star, Aims to Take M.L.B. Back to
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MLB free agents: Several players eligible next season
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Shohei Otani, a Two-Way Player, Says He Is Ready to Leave Japan
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Shohei Ohtani allows 4 homers for the first time, still gets the
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Shohei Ohtani has given every MLB team some homework - Bleed
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The Race to Woo Shohei Ohtani Is About to Begin - The New York Times
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Shohei Ohtani becomes first Japanese player to lead MLB season
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Angels star Shohei Ohtani finishes with the best-selling jersey in
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MLB official: Shohei Ohtani could get a record $600 million deal
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Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani has rib injury, ruled out for rest
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MLB free agents watch: Shohei Ohtani leads possible 2023-24 class
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Angels unlikely to trade Shohei Ohtani if they stay in contention