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Is the comparison a real conversation? I think Ohtani is twice the player. : r/mlb
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Shohei Ohtani homers in last home game before trade deadline as the Angels beat the Pirates 7-5
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Shohei Ohtani overcomes injury scare in Angels' win vs. Padres - Los Angeles Times
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How Shohei Ohtani fanned Mike Trout to clinch WBC title for Japan - Los Angeles Times
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Ohtani stays put, delivers 1-2 punch
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Angels beat White Sox, but Shohei Ohtani's pitching status unclear because of arm soreness - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani home run and strikeouts: Angels' star has a big two-way opening day.
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Shohei Ohtani hits home run #34 on the season to bring the Angels within one in the bottom of the 9th! : r/baseball
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Shohei Ohtani wins AL MVP!! Angels 2-way star dominates voting!! (2021 Highlights)
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PointsBet pays out Shohei Ohtani AL MVP bets 3 months early
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Angels Rumors: Insider Predicts Shohei Ohtani Signs With Crosstown Rival, Continues MVP-Level Play - Los Angeles Angels