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Ohtani fans Trout as Japan defeats United States, securing 1st WBC
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Shohei Ohtani fans Angels' teammate Mike Trout, leading Japan over
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After Shohei Ohtani delivers, can the WBC lift baseball to new
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Japanese star Shohei Ohtani throws 102 mph and hits homers. Now
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Shohei Otani, a Two-Way Player, Says He Is Ready to Leave Japan
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Japanese baseball star Shohei Otani to be made available to MLB - ESPN
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Angels star Shohei Ohtani finishes with the best-selling jersey in
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Japanese Stars Shohei Ohtani, Seiya Suzuki, Masataka Yoshida
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MLB labor deal opens door for Shohei Ohtani to play in 2023 World