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Are We Doomed to Repeat the Past? Plus, Shohei Ohtani Pricing. - The Ringer
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Ohtani, Darvish, Suzuki on Japan World Baseball Classic team
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Japan stuns U.S. in dramatic final out to win the World Baseball Classic
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Will Shohei Ohtani pitch for Japan in the World Baseball Classic final vs. USA?
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC West & SoCal News - Bally Sports
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Ohtani ready to pitch vs Trout, USA in relief at WBC final - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Shohei Ohtani wants to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic
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Ohtani sounds warning after Japan reach quarter-finals
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Japanese star Shohei Ohtani to face Australia 's best in 'once-in-a-lifetime' World Baseball Classic - ABC News
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Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to 8-1 win against China in World Baseball Classic opening