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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout as Japan edges Team USA for
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Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani announces intention to represent
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Hideki Kuriyama considers options for Samurai Japan roster after
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Seiya Suzuki Also Announces WBC Participation Director Kuriyama
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Samurai Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama reveals team's secrets for
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FEATURE: Major league stars put Japan on track to reclaim WBC crown
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Shohei Ohtani will be two-way player in World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani is Japan's Babe Ruth. His next stop is the big
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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Kimiyasu Kudo's Managerial Stint Likely
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Shohei Ohtani's mentor Hideki Kuriyama to step down as Fighters
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