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Why Is Shohei Ohtani the MVP Favorite Over Aaron Judge
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Ohtani. Guerrero. Semien. MVP voters got it right, as unfair as it
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Why the Yankees should sign Shohei Ohtani - Pinstripe Alley
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Report: Why a Shohei Ohtani Trade Could Be Terrible News for MVP
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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It's Unanimous! Shohei Ohtani Wins 2021 American League MVP Award
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Shohei Ohtani lands AL MVP award; Bryce Harper takes NL MVP
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Shohei Ohtani looks like Rookie of Year and MVP Ohtani combined