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Joe Maddon Explains Shohei Ohtani True Joy, Talks Shohei Ohtani MVP Candidacy & Vlad Jr.
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Shohei Ohtani has expanded what's possible in baseball - ESPN
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Shoehei Ohtani is a baseball rarity. What if he wasn't alone?
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Even with 'slow' start, double-impact Shohei Ohtani still an AL MVP favorite
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AL MVP Shohei Ohtani to start at both pitcher and designated hitter on Opening Day
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Angels News: Shohei Ohtani Gets High Praise From Former Manager Joe Maddon - Los Angeles Angels
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Ohtani done on mound in his standout 2-way season for Angels
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Angels fire Joe Maddon as losing slide continues
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Shohei Ohtani might just be a real life superhero
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Not Accusing Anybody'- LA Angels Manager Joe Maddon Hints at Possible Reasons for Shohei Ohtani's Recent Slump - EssentiallySports
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AL West is cray, unanswered Shohei Ohtani q's & NL MVP race is real
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Shohei Ohtani 'making a case' for AL Cy Young Award, MVP - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani to DH Saturday, pitch Monday