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Shohei Ohtani free agency: MLB All-Star Game starts recruitment - Sports Illustrated
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Baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani expected to land record-breaking contract as a free agent, Sports
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MLB Notebook: Red Sox not a trade fit for Ohtani, but free agency looms, Red Sox
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Ohtani fans 11 in his Fenway pitching debut, Angels win 8-0
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Where does Shohei Ohtani want to go? The mystery of MLB's most coveted superstar - ESPN - Buster Olney Blog- ESPN
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Red Sox rival 'most motivated' to try to trade for Shohei Ohtani (report)
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Shohei Ohtani's hometown in Japan knew he was a prodigy since Little League
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Los Angeles Angels' Phenom Shohei Ohtani Won't Be A Bargain Forever. But Will He Remain A Two-Way Star?
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Where will Shohei Ohtani play in 2023
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Ohtani gets the win, ties for the MLB HR lead as the Angels beat the Rangers 5-3 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Angels star Shohei Ohtani exits start in middle of at-bat against Reds - The Boston Globe
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Bowden: What MLB execs are saying about Ohtani's free agency, and who is favored to sign him - The Athletic
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Shohei Ohtani shuts down Red Sox with seven solid innings
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Houston Astros: Could weekend bring last Sho-down series in Anaheim?