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Yankees 'most motivated' to land Shohei Ohtani, MLB insider says
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Sho-time premiere: Shohei Ohtani is named MLB's American League MVP
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Ohtani hits majors-best 39th HR before leaving game in Angels' 4-1 loss to Blue Jays
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Opinion: Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani are a match made in heaven – NBC Los Angeles
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MLB All-Star Game: Analysis, favorite moments from Seattle - ESPN
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Angels' Ohtani likely to set new record in free agency
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Shohei Ohtani is staying with the Angels, at least for the rest of the season, GM says
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Shohei Ohtani 'simply thankful' for MLB All-Star Game experience
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Shohei Ohtani keeps All-Star Game promise with first-pitch single
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Shohei Ohtani Calls the MLB All-Star Game a 'Fun and Refreshing' Experience