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Shohei Ohtani and Japan beat Italy to advance to WBC semifinals
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Two-sword' Ohtani looks sharp ahead of WBC opener
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New Hokkaido ballpark offers a hot bath while seeing the game
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WBC) Player in hot seat inserted into starting lineup vs. Japan
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10 storylines to watch this MLB offseason
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People take photos of a mural featuring major leaguers Shohei
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Ohtani, Darvish loom large at Fighters' new home stadium
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Japan's Babe Ruth is headed to the Majors - CBS News
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Fernando Tatis Jr.'s 2 home runs ruin Dodgers' return to San Diego
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