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Japan's pepper-grinder celebration, explained: Inside the gimmick Lars Nootbaar taught Shohei Ohtani at World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani 'simply thankful' for MLB All-Star Game experience
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Phil Nevin Reacts to Shohei Ohtani AL MVP Chances: He Was Even Better Last Year & Doesn't Win It
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Ohtani fans Trout for final out as Japan beat US 3-2 for World Baseball Classic title
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MLB All-Star Game results: Shohei Ohtani picks up win as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. helps power AL over NL
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Japan holds on to World Baseball Classic lead, beats USA, 3-2
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Japan beat USA in thrilling World Baseball Classic final as Shohei Ohtani continues ascendancy to mega stardom
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Shohei Ohtani's viral post-game clip vs LA screams future Dodger
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Shohei Ohtani 'simply thankful' for MLB All-Star Game experience
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Shohei Ohtani 'simply thankful' for MLB All-Star Game experience
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Cardinals: Lars Nootbaar's attempts to recruit Shohei Ohtani prove futile