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Angels' Shohei Ohtani should win AL MVP over Yankees' Aaron Judge - Sports Illustrated
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for WBC championship
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Ohtani voted AL MVP for 2-way season, Harper wins NL honor for second time - The Columbian
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AL MVP: Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Angels' Shohei Ohtani? Breaking down the two-man race - The Athletic
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Writer explains voting Shohei Ohtani over Aaron Judge for MVP
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Yankees' Aaron Judge gains momentum for AL MVP but Angels' Shohei Ohtani can't be overlooked
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Aaron Judge - Wikipedia
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Aaron Judge vs. Shohei Ohtani: Why it's difficult to decide the AL MVP
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Aaron Judge is AP male athlete of year after setting HR mark
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U.S. sportsbook hit with seven-figure loss after Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani named American League MVP - ESPN
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Aaron Judge is AP male athlete of year after setting HR mark
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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] 🔒 LOCKED IN 🔒 Shohei Ohtani has been selected to the 2023 American League All-Star team as the starting DH, securing his spot with over 2.6 million votes! : r/angelsbaseball
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MLB MVP: Shohei Ohtani wins unanimously in AL; Bryce Harper wins for second time - The Athletic
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Shohei Ohtani vs. Aaron Judge 2022 AL MVP debate