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Jonathan Papelbon would watch Shohei Ohtani over Babe Ruth
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Baseball: Angels' Shohei Ohtani gets 1st hit in MLB All-Star Game
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How Shohei Ohtani Became Baseball's Biggest Star
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Mike Trout agrees Shohei Ohtani 'won Round 1' between them, thanks Team USA on Twitter
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Shohei Ohtani solidifies role as baseball's biggest attraction in All-Star debut - Los Angeles Times
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Hochman: St. Louis Cardinals fans experience Shohei Ohtani, a unicorn in a uniform
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Ohtani leaves Angels game with blister, says he doesn't plan to pitch in All -Star Game
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Mike Trout on Shohei Ohtani's ever-more-incredible exploits: 'I don't get surprised anymore
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BASEBALL, Shohei Ohtani Named American League's Starting Pitcher for MLB All-Star Game
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout selected as starters for All-Star Game – Orange County Register
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Shohei Ohtani - Wikipedia
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Shohei Ohtani keeps All-Star Game promise with first-pitch single
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani leaves with blister after giving up consecutive homers, says he doesn't expect to pitch in All-Star Game - The Boston Globe
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Trading for Shohei Ohtani alone won't solve Giants' many problems