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MLB free agent watch: Ohtani leads possible 2023-24 class
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani to skip WBC camp, Angels hopeful of keeping star
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There's a world of interest in this year's World Baseball Classic - The Boston Globe
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Baseball: Samurai Japan opens its WBC training camp with a bang
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Shohei Ohtani set to play Minor League Baseball game days after world glory with Japan - Mirror Online
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Team USA Falls to Japan in Title Game
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Shohei Ohtani to play for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani tries to avoid free agency questions at spring training - The Washington Post
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Mike Trout says back is a 'non-issue' ahead of Angels' season, WBC – Orange County Register
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World Baseball Classic has more stars after 6-year absence, Baseball