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Shohei Ohtani's free agency causes buzz at All-Star Game
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Cuba's semifinal place at the World Baseball Classic only heightens event's spotlight - The Boston Globe
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Shohei Ohtani's Gesture for His Heroic Teammate After Famous World Baseball Classic Win Over Mexico Goes Viral in Minutes - EssentiallySports
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan: It's much more than just baseball
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Tigers scout helps Team Japan win World Baseball Classic
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Masataka Yoshida shines for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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Baseball in Japan and the US: History, Culture, and Future Prospects - Association for Asian Studies
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In Japan, 100 Years of Glory Days for High School Baseball - The New York Times
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Fans proclaim Team Japan as heavy favorites to win record third WBC title after dazzling display versus Team Italy
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Dates confirmed for World Baseball Classic 2023 in four different locations
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Game Day: The Ohtani-Trout show must go on – Orange County Register