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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC West & SoCal News - Bally Sports
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Shohei Ohtani won't have any restrictions from Angels about 2023 World Baseball Classic usage for Japan
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Shohei Ohtani's return has Japan buzzing for World Baseball Classic – Pasadena Star News
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MLB labor deal opens door for Shohei Ohtani to play in 2023 World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani 'looking forward' to playing in WBC next March - The Japan News
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