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Shohei Ohtani's desperation for privacy runs deep
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Angels' Ohtani becomes sixth player with two homers and 10 Ks since 1893, Los Angeles Angels
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Ohtani is AL starting pitcher, bats leadoff in All-Star Game –
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The Sports Report: The Angels really let Shohei Ohtani down - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani Spurns the Yankees, Seeking a Smaller Market - The New York Times
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Would Shohei Ohtani play for the Red Sox?
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Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Shohei Ohtani's hometown in Japan knew he was a prodigy since Little League
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C. Notes: How Shohei Ohtani sparked an improved Reds sales pitch - The Athletic
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Shohei Ohtani - Wikipedia
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Jon Daniels' trip to watch 'Japanese Babe Ruth' Shohei Otani could be an omen for the Rangers' future
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Shohei Ohtani Might Be the Most Underpaid Man in the World - The Atlantic