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Shohei Ohtani's return has Japan buzzing for World Baseball Classic – Orange County Register
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MLB stars put Japan on track to reclaim WBC crown - The Japan Times
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Angels' Star Shohei Ohtani Becomes First Japanese Born Player to Lead MLB in Homers
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Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic
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Ohtani Becomes 1st Japanese Major Leaguer to Win Home Run Title
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Angels star Shohei Ohtani finishes with the best-selling jersey in MLB this season
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Will the Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani Experiment Work? - The Atlantic
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Shohei Ohtani Is Showing His Potential to Carry Baseball to New Heights - Sports Illustrated
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Japan reclaims World Baseball Classic crown
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Brewers told they did not make the cut to pursue Shohei Ohtani