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The Shohei Ohtani bidding war is about to get serious
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Shohei Ohtani - Wikipedia
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Shohei Ohtani a free agent bust? MLB history says it could happen
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani to Get Procedure on Arm Injury; Will DH in
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Angels unlikely to trade Shohei Ohtani if they stay in contention
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Shohei Ohtani's Angels career will end with no playoff appearances
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Shohei Ohtani's future is still uncertain as the Angels ponder a
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Japanese star Shohei Ohtani to face Australia 's best in 'once-in
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Shohei Ohtani, Angels will make two-way player dreams come true soon
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Shohei Ohtani done for season, cleans out locker before Angels
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Angels star Shohei Ohtani undergoes elbow surgery, not expected to
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Ohtani's Final Act with Angels
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Angels Have Reportedly Made Decision On Possible Shohei Ohtani
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Angels in 'listening mode' on potential Shohei Ohtani trade