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Fighters grant Shohei Otani's wish to pursue move to major leagues - The Japan Times
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Japanese Star Shohei Otani to Reportedly Be Posted by Nippon-Ham Fighters, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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What's wrong with the Yankees? Surprisingly, the problems start with offense
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Otani homer helps lift Fighters over Eagles - The Japan Times
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Arakaki goes distance as Hawks complete sweep - The Japan Times
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1,853 Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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Shohei Ohtani breaks Hideki Matsui's home run mark for Japanese player
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Baseball: Otani finishes with 2-hit shutout
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International Free Agent: Seiya Suzuki - Amazin' Avenue
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Shohei Ohtani hits 32nd home run to break Hideki Matsui's record for homers by a Japanese player in a major league season - ESPN
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Dispatch #2: The weight of expectation — sinkhole
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Shohei Ohtani hopes to replicate these top rookie seasons - Sports Illustrated
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Angels' slog of a first half continues with new spate of injuries - The Athletic
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Baseball: Peguero homers, Karashima solid as Eagles down Fighters
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