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Shohei Ohtani's mentor 'relieved' he's thriving; Angels lose to Twins - Los Angeles Times
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Winter meetings: Cody Bellinger agrees to contract with Cubs - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani Los Angeles Angels beat Chicago White Sox
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Pitcher Who Stayed in Japan Doesn't Stay on Mound - The New York Times
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Departing Fighters manager helped Shohei Ohtani find his footing - The Japan Times
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Dear Mr. Ohtani, please come to Pittsburgh - Bucs Dugout
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Ex-Fighters manager Hillman says club's fearlessness allowed Ohtani to blossom - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani set for WBC in Japan, but Angels future murky - ESPN
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Shohei Ohtani breaks Hideki Matsui's home run mark for Japanese player
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Shohei Ohtani Los Angeles Angels beat New York Yankees
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New Angels star Shohei Ohtani bids farewell to Fighters fans - The Japan Times
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Angels, Athletics split doubleheader
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Shohei Ohtani bids farewell to Japan fans ahead of Angels adventure
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Shohei Ohtani timeline: The rookie MLB season of the phenom from Japan