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Shohei Ohtani: Japan's baseball phenomenon – DW – 03/22/2023
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Shohei Ohtani ready to lead Angels, MLB once again - Sports Illustrated
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Shohei Ohtani's Record Extension, And Endorsements, Will Make Him One Of MLB's Highest-Paid In 2023
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Shohei Ohtani Commits to Play for Japan at 2023 World Baseball Classic, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally past Mexico to reach World Baseball Classic final – Orange County Register
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Shohei Ohtani rallies Japan with pre-WBC final speech
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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MLB approves Japan deal, allowing Shohei Ohtani bidding to start – The Denver Post
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Shohei Ohtani ruled out of the rest of the season
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win World Baseball Classic - The Boston Globe
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Shohei Ohtani rallies Japan with pre-WBC final speech
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World Baseball Classic highlights: Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win title - The Washington Post
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Shohei Ohtani comes within inches of making yet more MLB history in Angels win
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Ohtani Shohei at the 2023 World Baseball Classic – latest updates on Japan and Angels superstar
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Shohei Ohtani Will 'Definitely Be Prepared' to Pitch for Japan vs. USA in WBC Final, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors