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Baseball: AL Championship Series between Blue Jays and Mariners

Seattle Mariners starter George Kirby pitches in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Oct. 15, 2025, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

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Baseball: AL Championship Series between Blue Jays and Mariners

Toronto Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber pitches in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners on Oct. 15, 2025, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Padres

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga pitches in a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on April 15, 2025, wearing Jackie Robinson's No. 42 in tribute to the first Black major league player on Jackie Robinson Day.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Padres

Yuki Matsui of the San Diego Padres pitches in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park in San Diego, United States, on April 15, 2025, wearing Jackie Robinson's No. 42 in tribute to the first Black major league player on Jackie Robinson Day.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Padres

Yuki Matsui of the San Diego Padres pitches in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park in San Diego, United States, on April 15, 2025.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Padres

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga pitches in a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on April 15, 2025, wearing Jackie Robinson's No. 42 in tribute to the first Black major league player on Jackie Robinson Day.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Padres

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga pitches in a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on April 15, 2025.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 15, 2024.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 15, 2024.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 15, 2024.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 15, 2024.

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Baseball: Cardinals vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 15, 2024.

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Baseball: Cardinals vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 15, 2024.

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Baseball: Cardinals vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 15, 2024.

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Baseball: Cardinals vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 15, 2024.

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Baseball: Cardinals vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 15, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Shohei Ohtani tracks pitches during bullpen sessions at the Los Angeles Dodgers' spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 15, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Aroldis Chapman pitches in relief for the Texas Rangers in Game 1 of MLB's American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Oct. 15, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Orioles

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Baltimore Orioles in a baseball game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, on May 15, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Orioles

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Baltimore Orioles in a baseball game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, on May 15, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Orioles

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Baltimore Orioles in a baseball game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, on May 15, 2023.

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World Baseball Classic

Yariel Rodriguez of Cuba pitches against Australia in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 15, 2023.

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World Baseball Classic

Steven Kent of Australia pitches against Cuba in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 15, 2023.

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Royals sweep into World Series

KANSAS CITY, United States - Kansas City Royals closer Greg Holland pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on Oct. 15, 2014. The Royals won 2-1 to advance to their first World Series in 29 years.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League pitcher Koji Uehara of the Boston Red Sox pitches in the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. Uehara struck out one to close the inning. The American League beat the National League 5-3.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League pitcher Koji Uehara of the Boston Red Sox pitches in the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. Uehara struck out one to close the inning. The American League beat the National League 5-3.

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AL Championship Series

DETROIT, United States - Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander pitches during Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park in Detroit on Oct. 15, 2013. The Red Sox won 1-0 to take a 2-1 lead in the series.

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AL Championship Series

DETROIT, United States - Boston Red Sox starter John Lackey pitches during Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on Oct. 15, 2013. The Red Sox won 1-0 to take a 2-1 lead in the series.

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Kuroda pitches against Diamondbacks

LOS ANGELES, United States - The Los Angeles Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in California on April 15, 2010. The starter gave up three runs and 10 hits over seven innings in the club's 6-5 victory.

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Kuroda pitches against Diamondbacks

LOS ANGELES, United States - The Los Angeles Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in California on April 15, 2010. The starter gave up three runs and 10 hits over seven innings in the club's 6-5 victory.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka smiles during a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009, after pitching against the Los Angeles Angels. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks over six-plus innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka speaks at a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009, after pitching against the Los Angeles Angels. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka tips his cap to the fans as he is relieved in the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in a game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in a game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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S. Korea beats Mexico 8-2 in WBC 2nd round

SAN DIEGO, United States - South Korea's setup man Jong Hyun Wook pitches against Mexico in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, on March 15. South Korea won 8-2 and will play against Japan on March 18 for a spot in the semifinals.

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(2)Nomo posts 200th career win

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Hideo Nomo pitches in a game between his Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers in St. Petersburg, Florida, on June 15. He posted his 200th career win in games played in Japan and the major leagues after pitching seven innings to help the Devil Rays beat the Brewers 5-3.

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(3)Nomo posts 200th career win

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Hideo Nomo pitches in a game between his Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers in St. Petersburg, Florida, on June 15. He posted his 200th career win in games played in Japan and the major leagues after pitching seven innings to help the Devil Rays beat the Brewers 5-3.

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Mariners' closer Sasaki notches his 35th save of the season

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the ninth inning at Network Associates Coliseum on Sept. 15. Sasaki earned his 35th save of the season as the Mariners won 6-3. (MLB)

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(3)Mariners beat Blue Jays 8-6

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches in the ninth inning at a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Skydome on May 15. Sasaki earned his ninth save of the season as the Mariners won 8-6. (MLB)

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Mariners Sasaki earns season's 1st win

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners' Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the ninth inning of a game at the Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 15. Sasaki earned his first win of the season as the Mariners rallied for a 13-11 victory over the Texas Rangers. (MLB)

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Milwaukee Brewers’ Nomura picks up 1st win over Chicago Cubs

MARYVALE, United States - Milwaukee Brewers' Takahito Nomura pitches in the ninth inning of a preseason game against the Chicago Cubs in Maryvale, Arizona, on March 19. Nomura retired the two batters on ground balls and then picked up his first win when the Brewers rallied for a 15-14 ''sayonara'' victory over the Cubs. (MLB)

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Daiei rookie Terahara pitches against Orix

KOBE, Japan - Daiei Hawks rookie sensation Hayato Terahara pitches against the Orix BlueWave in a preseason game March 15 at Kobe Green Stadium. Terahara earned his first ''unofficial'' save since joining Daiei by pitching three final shutout innings.

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Yoshii allows one hit over two innings

JUPITER, United States - Masato Yoshii threw only 15 pitches and gave up one hit over two scoreless innings as the Montreal Expos won 5-1 over the Baltimore Orioles in a preseason contest at Jupiter, Florida, on March 1. (MLB)

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Dragons beats Giants 5-1

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons' starter Masahiro Yamamoto pitches against the Yomiuri Giants at Nagoya Dome on June 15. The Dragons beat the Giants 5-1.

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