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Shohei Ohtani ready to lead powerful Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Angels say they won't trade Shohei Ohtani. He celebrates with a 1-hitter, 2 homers – Butler Eagle
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The Angels said they won't trade Shohei Ohtani
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Shohei Ohtani has big night, adds to Angels' samurai tradition - Los Angeles Times
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Shohei Ohtani and MLB take hit over FTX ties - Los Angeles Times
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Japan wins its 3rd World Baseball Classic, beating Team USA 3-2 with Shohei Ohtani striking out Mike Trout to end it – Orlando Sentinel
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Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani joins Samurai Japan's World Baseball Classic team prior to the practice game between Samurai Japan and Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Nagoya, central
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani wants to play in World Baseball Classic - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani ready to lead Angels, MLB once again - Sports Illustrated
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Baseball: Ohtani hits 24th home run, goes back-to-back with Trout
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Shohei Ohtani is 'Made In Japan' with American adaptations, Sports
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Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani named to American League All-Star team as pitcher and hitter - ESPN
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Ohtani ready to pitch vs Trout, USA in relief at WBC final
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Ohtani throws 1st MLB shutout, hits 2 HRs as Angels sweep Tigers in DH team says he's staying