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MLB/ Shohei Ohtani hits 44th homer, leaves mound early, returns for nightcap, but Reds sweep 2 from Halos
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Ohtani wins 6th straight start, triples in Angels' 7-1 win
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Shohei Ohtani: MLB two-way superstar entering 'uncharted waters' on brink of record-breaking contract
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Sho-Time' comes to town as Shohei Ohtani, Angels face Twins starting Thursday
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How Shohei Ohtani Made Baseball Fun Again
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Shohei Ohtani lived out a fairytale as the World Baseball Classic came of age, World Baseball Classic
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Keeping up with Shohei Ohtani - ESPN
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Shohei Ohtani's return has Japan buzzing for World Baseball Classic – Orange County Register
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Why the Angels Kept Shohei Ohtani at MLB's Trade Deadline - The New York Times