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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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World Baseball Classic returning after six-year-long absence
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Ohtani stars as Japan beat Mexico to reach World Baseball Classic final
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When Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani was called out by a New York tabloid for pulling plug on Yankees move
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Shohei Ohtani hits pair of 3-run HRs for Japan in WBC tuneup - ESPN
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MLB players scout their WBC competition, we hand out some awards: Touching Base - The Athletic
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Spring ball looks for jolt from Japanese star, Az Sports Pro
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Shohei Ohtani in top form, but gets no decision as A's edge Angels
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan: It's much more than just baseball
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Ohtani's Future Is Still Uncertain As Angels Ponder Decision
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BASEBALL/ Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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US Routs Cuba 14-2 To Reach World Baseball Classic Final
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Japan buzzing for Ohtani's World Baseball Classic return