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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Angels teammate Mike Trout to give Japan World Baseball Classic title over USA
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Shohei Ohtani hits homer, still rules
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Angels Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani leading in early All-Star voting – Orange County Register
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Shohei Ohtani tops 2023's MLB storylines to watch
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Angels news: Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani still leading the way in All-Star update - Halos Heaven
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Shohei Ohtani says he plans to hit, pitch in relief in WBC final - ESPN
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Derek Jeter on Shohei Ohtani, MLB rule changes, playing in New York, more
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Shohei Ohtani Changed the Game So Much That MLB Has Now Changed the Rules for Him
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Watch: Angels' Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani hit back-to-back homers - Sports Illustrated
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Even With Shohei Ohtani And Mike Trout, The Angels Remain In MLB's Bottom Half