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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shohei Ohtani is the AL's Top Vote-Getter for the MLB All-Star Game
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Japanese baseball history exhibit opens at All-Star Game
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MLB and union officially approve 'Shohei Ohtani' rule for designated hitters - The Japan Times
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC - The San Diego Union -Tribune
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As Shohei Ohtani thrives, attitudes toward two-way players change
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Why Shohei Ohtani is the new face of MLB I JAPANESE SUBTITLES I Flippin' Bats
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Japan holds on to World Baseball Classic lead, beats USA, 3-2
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Baseball star Shohei Ohtani turns down top Japan government award
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Shohei Ohtani MLB posting deal reached
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Shohei Ohtani: the two-way Japanese marvel with once-in-a-century talent, MLB
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Shohei Ohtani: MLB two-way superstar entering 'uncharted waters' on brink of record-breaking contract