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Shogo Akiyama - Wikipedia
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Breaking down Cincinnati Reds' outfield: Senzel, Castellanos, Winker
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5 storylines for Reds heading into offseason include what to make
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[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] MLB Rookie Shogo Akiyama
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Baseball: Tsutsugo homers, Akiyama singles in MLB debut
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Shogo Akiyama makes adjustments, finds success
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Shogo Akiyama signing: His defense, approach fit the Cincinnati Reds
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Shogo Akiyama: The Reds leadoff hitter is making adjustments in Year 2
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Veteran outfielder Shogo Akiyama to return to Japan after finding
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Reds: Shogo Akiyama opts out of minor league deal with Padres
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Shogo Akiyama - San Diego Padres Outfielder - ESPN
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani hits homer, Akiyama not on Reds' Opening
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