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Shohei Ohtani's UCL injury a tough blow for Los Angeles Angels
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Ohtani named 2-way All-Star starter for 3rd time
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani becomes 1st MLB All-Star picked as pitcher
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Shohei Ohtani should hit and pitch in the All-Star Game, even if
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Why is Shohei Otani not pitching in the 2022 MLB All-Star Game?