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Angels' Shohei Ohtani has elbow tear, won't pitch again this season
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Japan's Ohtani primed but nervous for World Baseball Classic debut
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Ohtani shines as Japan down USA to clinch World Baseball Classic - CNA
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Ohtani, Japan rally to beat Mexico and advance to WBC final - Los Angeles Times
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Ohtani helps send Mets into last place as Angels win 3-1 - ABC News
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Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani to play for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan win World Baseball Classic - Bucs Dugout
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MLB News: Shohei Ohtani and Arozarena lead the All-World Baseball Classic Team
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Endorsement Magnet Shohei Ohtani Signs with New Balance
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Shohei Ohtani Gained 2 Million Instagram Followers in 2 Weeks
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Milwaukee cashing in as baseball fans from around the world come to see superstar Shohei Ohtani
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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MLB Network - Who else? Shohei Ohtani has been named MVP of the 2023 World Baseball Classic!
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Japan's Shohei Ohtani Made the World Baseball Classic 'Real' - The New York Times
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LA Angels News: Shohei Ohtani dominates on the mound and at the plate in WBC debut