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Shohei Ohtani is Japan's Babe Ruth. His next stop is the big
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MLB official: Shohei Ohtani could get a record $600 million deal
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World Baseball Classic Final: Ohtani's Japan vs. Trout's U.S.
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Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish, Seiya Suzuki on Japan's WBC roster - ESPN
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Will Ohtani's injury pick his pocket in free agency? - The Japan Times
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Ohtani wins 6th straight start, triples in Angels' 7-1 win
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Ohtani feels a lengthy MLB lockout could impact his motivation
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani has elbow tear, won't pitch again this season