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Shohei Ohtani solidifies role as baseball's biggest attraction in All-Star debut - Los Angeles Times
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Angels fall to Astros despite slugging of Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani - Los Angeles Times
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Hernández: Shohei Ohtani's time with Angels has not been a waste. It's elevated him to be who he is now
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After Shohei Ohtani delivers, can the WBC lift baseball to new heights?
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Ohtani hits 43rd home run to set up Angels win, Verdugo walk-off for Red Sox
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Bogaerts hits 3-run shot in Padres' 10-3 win over Angels
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Shohei Ohtani, Jared Walsh shine as Angels walk off, National Sports
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Mike Trout back on Angels' IL; Ohtani's pitching season over
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Is Shohei Ohtani the world's greatest athlete?
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Angels say they won't trade Shohei Ohtani. He celebrates with a 1-hitter, 2 homers
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Shohei Ohtani vs. Babe Ruth debates almost always miss crucial detail
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Ohtani Makes All-Star Game History as Pitcher and Position Player
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Chang has 4 RBIs, Red Sox rally for 9-7 win over Angels
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Shohei Ohtani's mentor 'relieved' he's thriving; Angels lose to Twins - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani Makes History: The MLB star joins the All-Time List thanks to His Incredible Power and Speed Combo