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          How Shohei Ohtani continues adding to the rarest of MVP runs

          Keeping Shohei Ohtani healthy is priority No. 1 for the Angels. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images
          • David SchoenfieldJul 27, 2021, 04:20 AM
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            • Covers MLB for ESPN.com
            • Former deputy editor of Page 2
            • Been with ESPN.com since 1995

          Shohei Ohtani is turning what looked like an epic MVP race into a rout -- no disrespect intended to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.