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MLB labor deal opens door for Shohei Ohtani to play in 2023 World
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Edwin_Diaz
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Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan at World
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th to edge Mexico and reach WBC
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U.S., Puerto Rico jump ahead on busy weekend of WBC action
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally past Mexico to reach World Baseball
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Japan beats Mexico on walk-off to reach World Baseball Classic final
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Shohei Ohtani And Japan Beat To Win World Baseball Classic
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Shohei_Ohtani
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Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani to play for Japan in 2023 World
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Patrick_Sandoval
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Shohei Ohtani sparks Japan rally to top Mexico in WBC semis