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Shohei Ohtani considering closing in World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani named 2023 World Baseball Classic MVP
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MLB labor deal opens door for Shohei Ohtani to play in 2023 World
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MLB/ Shohei Ohtani agrees to $30 million deal for 2023 with Angels
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani agrees to $30 million deal for 2023
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Shohei Ohtani named 2023 World Baseball Classic MVP
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Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani to play for Japan in 2023 World
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Shohei Ohtani named 2023 World Baseball Classic MVP
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Shohei Ohtani Commits to Japan for 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Angels News: Shohei Ohtani Hints at Playing in Upcoming World
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Japan World Baseball Classic roster: Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish
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Who was MVP of the 2023 World Baseball Classic? Japan's Shohei