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Baseball: Jackie Robinson Day

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Roki Sasaki (2nd from R), Yoshinobu Yamamoto (3rd from R) and teammates attend a ceremony in front of a Jackie Robinson statue outside Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 15, 2026, wearing his No. 42 to pay tribute to the first black major league player prior to a game against the New York Mets. Robinson made his major league debut on April 15, 1947, breaking the baseball color barrier.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session on the first day of official workouts for pitchers and catchers in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 15, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno (L) and general manager Perry Minasian (2nd from L) watch Shohei Ohtani's bullpen session on the first day of official workouts for pitchers and catchers in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 15, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Shohei Ohtani (L) gets playful with Los Angeles Angels teammate Patrick Sandoval as pitchers and catchers take the field for their first workout of the spring in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 15, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

(From L) Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin, owner Arte Moreno and general manager Perry Minasian watch as pitchers and catchers take the field for their first workout of the spring in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 15, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 15, 2023, as pitchers and catchers have their first workout of the spring.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

The Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 15, 2023, as pitchers and catchers have their first workout of the spring.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

The Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani flashes a smile in the bullpen in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 15, 2023, as pitchers and catchers have their first workout of the spring.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

The Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani (C) chats with teammates in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 15, 2023, as pitchers and catchers take the field for their first workout of the spring.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Koji Uehara (L) of the Boston Red Sox and Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers, both of whom are American League pitchers, chat prior to the MLB All-Star Game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. The American League beat the National League 5-3.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Koji Uehara (L) of the Boston Red Sox and Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers, both of whom are American League pitchers, practice prior to the MLB All-Star Game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. The American League beat the National League 5-3.

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Tanaka kicks off his first spring in majors

TAMPA, United States - New York Yankees pitchers -- (from L to R) CC Sabathia, Masahiro Tanaka and Hiroki Kuroda -- take part in fielding practice during the team's spring training camp in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 15, 2014.

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Tanaka kicks off his first spring in majors

TAMPA, United States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (L) takes part in fielding practice during the team's spring training camp in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 15, 2014, with pitchers CC Sabathia (C) and Ivan Nova. Tanaka started his first spring in the majors.

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Ichiro goes 3-for-8

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki went 3-for-8 to improve his average to .277 and the Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins on Scott Spiezio's fielder's choice in the bottom of the 16th inning. Both teams combined for a total of 15 pitchers in a 4 hour, 48 minute marathon. (MLB)

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Mariners' Ichiro practices batting in Peoria

PHOENIX, United States - Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki practices batting at the club's indoor facility in Peoria, Arizona on Feb. 16. The Mariners started spring training for pitchers and catchers there on Feb. 15.

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Mariners closer Sasaki starts pitching practice

PHOENIX, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki practices pitching during the first day of the team's spring training camp for pitchers and catchers in Peoria, Arizona on Feb. 15.

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Nomo starts spring training

VERO BEACH, United States - Los Angels Dodgers pitcher Hideo Nomo signs his autograph for a child after the end of the first day of the team's spring-training camp for pitchers and catchers in Vero Beach, Florida, on Feb. 15. (MLB)

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Nomo arrives for spring training

VERO BEACH, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers hurler Hideo Nomo leaves the club house Feb. 14 after reporting to spring training for pitchers and catchers due to begin Feb. 15. (MLB)

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Baseball: Otani to skip March series against Taiwan

Japan manager Hiroki Kokubo announces his squad in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, on Feb. 15, 2016, for the two-game exhibition series against Taiwan on March 5 and 6. Nippon Ham Fighters ace Shohei Otani was not named in the squad as Kokubo declined to select pitchers likely to be on the mound when the regular season starts on March 25. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro goes 3-for-8

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki went 3-for-8 to improve his average to .277 and the Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins on Scott Spiezio's fielder's choice in the bottom of the 16th inning. Both teams combined for a total of 15 pitchers in a 4 hour, 48 minute marathon. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Nomo starts spring training

VERO BEACH, United States - Los Angels Dodgers pitcher Hideo Nomo signs his autograph for a child after the end of the first day of the team's spring-training camp for pitchers and catchers in Vero Beach, Florida, on Feb. 15. (MLB)

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Nomo arrives for spring training

VERO BEACH, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers hurler Hideo Nomo leaves the club house Feb. 14 after reporting to spring training for pitchers and catchers due to begin Feb. 15. (MLB)