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Shohei Ohtani: MLB two-way superstar entering 'uncharted waters' on brink of record-breaking contract
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With Shohei Ohtani, MLB follows path forged by past Japanese stars
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How Shohei Ohtani Made Baseball Fun Again
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Baseball: Ohtani makes 2021 All-MLB Teams as hitter and pitcher
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Shohei Ohtani 1st All-Star picked as pitcher and hitter – The Denver Post
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani sharp on mound before Japan trip for WBC - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani Picks Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels - The Ringer
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Shohei Ohtani Has Already Become the Best Story in Baseball
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America Gains As Shohei Ohtani Pursues His Dream
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Ohtani homers in loss to Blue Jays and exits second game with cramps