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BASEBALL/ 'Nikkei' Lars Nootbaar gets his shot to play for Japan
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Despite Close WBC Bond, Shohei Ohtani Hilariously Ghosted
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Cardinals fans convinced they'll land Shohei Ohtani after Lars
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Lars Nootbaar Team Japan WBC: Lars Nootbaar: Everything you need
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Nolan Arenado
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Goold: Shohei Ohtani's dramatic showdown vs. Mike Trout sends
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Lars Nootbaar on Ohtani facing Trout to close out WBC: 'I couldn't
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Shohei Ohtani has been historically, unbelievably good on the