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Shohei Ohtani first starter to lead MLB in HRs since 1921
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Shohei Ohtani headlines majors' soon-to-be free agents, and
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Shohei Ohtani 'It's Sho-Time' ad spot debut
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Two-way star Shohei Ohtani makes MLB history - ESPN 98.1 FM - 850
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Shohei Ohtani's AWESOME Spring!! (3 home runs at the plate, 9 Ks
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Passan: Shohei Ohtani Will Be Pursued By Yankees, Red Sox, Mets
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