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Shohei Ohtani lived out a fairytale as the World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani considering closing in World Baseball Classic
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MLB/ Shohei Ohtani agrees to $30 million deal for 2023 with Angels
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Shohei Ohtani Commits to Play for Japan at 2023 World Baseball
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Shohei Ohtani named 2023 World Baseball Classic MVP
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Shohei Ohtani named 2023 World Baseball Classic MVP
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Shohei Ohtani named 2023 World Baseball Classic MVP
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World Baseball Classic 2023 MVP Shohei Ohtani's Special Jersey
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2023 All-WBC team: Shohei Ohtani selected at two positions; Mike
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Shohei Ohtani wants to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani Commits to Play for Japan at 2023 World Baseball
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Shohei Ohtani to play for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani: Looking forward for the opportunityto play in
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Shohei Ohtani won't have any restrictions from Angels about 2023