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Even teammates are fans of Japan's Ohtani, Sports
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan: It's much more than just baseball
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan dominate China: WBC live updates, scores
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MLB notebook: Japan buzzing for Ohtani's return in WBC
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar seems to have a budding friendship with Shohei Ohtani
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Mike Trout hopes for WBC battle against Angels teammate Shohei Ohtani - The Japan Times
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Ohtani, Darvish, Suzuki on Japan World Baseball Classic team
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Ohtani set for WBC in Japan, but Angels future uncertain
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Ohtani's Final Act with Angels
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Shohei Ohtani's answer on Angels extension gives Dodgers even more hope
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan dominate China: WBC live updates, scores