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Shohei Ohtani removed in first inning vs. Yankees
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Ohtani becomes first Japanese player to lead MLB season jersey sales, National
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Ranking the Top 7 Shohei Ohtani Favorites Heading into the Winter Meetings, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Shohei Ohtani Unleashed - The New York Times
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Cubs' Cody Bellinger looks like MVP again, set for big free agent deal
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Joe Maddon thinks Shohei Ohtani tipped pitches vs. Yankees
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Shohei Ohtani breaks Hideki Matsui's home run mark for Japanese player
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Breaking down the seven finalists in the race to sign Shohei Ohtani - ESPN
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Breaking down the seven finalists in the race to sign Shohei Ohtani - ESPN
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Latest on potential Mets target Shohei Ohtani: Angels reportedly 'cautiously optimistic' he'll return
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Reasons Shohei Ohtani should sign with Rangers