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Four reasons why the Angels are still looking for first postseason berth with Shohei Ohtani on the roster
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Who will trade for Shohei Ohtani? Most likely a team willing to commit mega money to him for the long haul
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What Shohei Ohtani's torn UCL means for the 2-way star's future, free agency
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A's Ruiz sets record, Rooker hits 30th HR as A's lose season finale
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Better Than Babe: Shohei Ohtani Shatters Precedent As 2023 MLB Player Of The Year — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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Shohei Ohtani's Angels career will end with no playoff appearances, and virtually no compensation
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RUMOR: The 'sleeper' Shohei Ohtani threat in free agency, revealed
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Shohei Ohtani's Impending Free Agency: Is Boston the Right Fit?, Alvin Garcia
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Shohei Ohtani's Future With the Angels Gets Cloudier By the Day, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Shohei Ohtani's future in MLB consumes All-Star Weekend talk among players: 'He's the Babe Ruth of today
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Shohei Ohtani mum on future but 'really liked' time spent in Seattle
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Shohei Ohtani free agency: Angels two-way superstar focused on 2023 season, not contract extension