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Shohei Ohtani free agency: Mariners will consider superstar, but focus on developing 'young player,' says boss
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Ohtani finalist for MVP, Shildt final 3 for Manager of Year
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Shohei Ohtani baffles Red Sox on the mound, and Angels break it open late for a rout - The Boston Globe
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Two of sport's best — Eliud Kipchoge and Shohei Ohtani — were in town, but rain fell on their parade - The Boston Globe
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Shohei Ohtani named 2021 AL MVP finalist
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Shohei Ohtani has already put an end to the AL MVP race - Sports Illustrated
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Should The Angels Trade Shohei Ohtani?
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Shohei Ohtani Next Team Odds: Can the Dodgers Keep Ohtani in Los Angeles if he Leaves the Angels?
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Can Shohei Ohtani Challenge Aaron Judge for MVP? - The New York Times
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Why Angels reporter thinks Seattle Mariners are on Ohtani shortlist - Seattle Sports
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WBC final recap: Shohei Ohtani gets best of Mike Trout, Japan beats US