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Shohei Ohtani nears return to Angels' lineup, takes swings before
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Ohtani dominant on mound, hits go-ahead single for Angels
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Shohei Ohtani clearly calling all the shots as free agency looms
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Shohei Ohtani nears return to Angels' lineup, takes swings before
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Shohei Ohtani won't pitch for rest of season because of a torn
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As Shohei Ohtani recovers from elbow surgery, doctor offers
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Ohtani drives in a run, pitches Angels past Mariners 4-3
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Ohtani leaves Angels game with blister, says he doesn't plan to
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Shohei Ohtani doubles to key 2-run inning as designated hitter vs
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Shohei Ohtani has expanded what's possible in baseball - ESPN
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Angels failed to stop Shohei Ohtani from a disastrous injury that
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Shohei Ohtani OK with delay for pitching debut
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Angels' Ohtani plans to keep hitting, no decision on surgery