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Shohei Ohtani's Angels career will end with no playoff appearances, and virtually no compensation
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Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout hit back-to-back homers in Angels' loss
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani connects on 34th homer of season in loss to Astros - The Japan Times
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Ohtani closes the show as Japan defeat the United States in World Baseball Classic final
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Shohei Ohtani ties AL home run lead in Angels' loss to Red Sox - The Japan Times
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Ohtani Gets the Win, Ties for the MLB HR Lead as the Angels Beat the Rangers 5-3 - The Japan News
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Shohei Ohtani hits 2 homers to lead Angels to wild comeback victory over Rangers – Orange County Register
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Angels blow six-run lead in loss to Royals – Orange County Register
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Shohei Ohtani is still the best, but different; plus other MLB midseason awards and observations
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani hits 34th homer in Angels' loss to Astros
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Shohei Ohtani doubles to key 2-run inning as designated hitter vs Mets after tearing elbow ligament
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Angels tie MLB record for strikeouts in loss against Astros - The Japan Times
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