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Angels' Shohei Ohtani Wins AL MVP Award - The New York Times
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Ohtani fans Trout as Japan defeats United States, securing 1st WBC title since 2009
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Shohei Ohtani allows 4 homers for the first time, still gets the victory in Angels' 8-5 win
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Japanese Stars Shohei Ohtani, Seiya Suzuki, Masataka Yoshida Combine to Make MLB History - Fastball
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Shohei Otani, a Two-Way Player, Says He Is Ready to Leave Japan for M.L.B. - The New York Times
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Now that Shohei Ohtani's coming to America, where will he play? - ESPN - SweetSpot- ESPN
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Shohei Ohtani dominates in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener
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Ohtani, Star-Studded US Eye World Baseball Classic Crown
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Angels star Shohei Ohtani finishes with the best-selling jersey in MLB this season - CBS Los Angeles