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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shohei Ohtani is the AL's Top Vote-Getter for the MLB All-Star Game
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Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani wins AL MVP honors - Los Angeles Times
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Ohtani 1st All-Star picked as pitcher and hitter
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Maddon supports Ohtani pitching and hitting in All-Star Game - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Shohei Ohtani tabbed as AL starting pitcher, leadoff hitter for all-star game
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Ohtani is first player to make MLB All-Star Game as pitcher and hitter - AS USA
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Starters announced for the 2023 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard – Latino Sports
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The Two Angels Named to the All-Star Game, and One Snubbed
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Ohtani is AL starting pitcher, bats leadoff in All-Star Game
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Four sets of teammates named starters for MLB All-Star Game
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Shohei Ohtani should hit and pitch in the All-Star Game, even if MLB has to bend the rules to make it happen
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Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani among starters for MLB All-Star Game
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Shohei Ohtani 1st All-Star picked as pitcher and hitter – The Denver Post