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Mets Matsuzaka throws against Tigers in spring training game

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan, a spring training invitee of the New York Mets, throws against the Detroit Tigers in a spring training game in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on March 18, 2014. Matsuzaka allowed four runs on two homers and seven hits in five innings.

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Mets Matsuzaka throws against Tigers in spring training game

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan, a spring training invitee of the New York Mets, throws against the Detroit Tigers in a spring training game in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on March 18, 2014. Matsuzaka allowed four runs on two homers and seven hits in five innings.

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Yankees' Soriano homers

BOSTON, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Alfonso Soriano hits a three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 16, 2013. Soriano tied an MLB record by hitting 18 RBIs in four games.

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Chunichi slugger Wada Central League MVP

TOKYO, Japan - Kazuhiro Wada, a slugger with the Chunichi Dragons, speaks about his delight after being selected Most Valuable Player of the Central League of the Japanese professional baseball, during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2010. The 38-year-old Wada, who batted .339 with 37 homers and 93 RBIs, became the oldest player to win the award in the league.

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Yomiuri's Matsumoto becomes CL Rookie of Year

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants outfielder Tetsuya Matsumoto smiles during a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2009, after being named the Central League Rookie of the Year. Matsumoto hit .293 with no homers, 15 RBIs and 16 steals in 129 games.

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Ramirez named Central League MVP

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants slugger Alex Ramirez waves at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2009 after being named the Central League MVP for the second year in a row. The Venezuelan player hit a league-high .322 with 31 homers and 103 RBIs in 144 games.

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Ramirez named Central League MVP

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants slugger Alex Ramirez high fives fans while heading for a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2009 after being named the Central League MVP for the second year in a row. The Venezuelan player hit a league-high .322 with 31 homers and 103 RBIs in 144 games.

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Naruse mows down Canada, Inaba homers in Japan's baseball win

BEIJING, China - Japanese baseball players celebrate after beating Canada 1-0 in a preliminary game in the Beijing Olympic Games at Wukesong Sports Center Baseball Field in Beijing on Aug. 18.

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Iguchi agrees to terms with Padres on 1-year contract

SAN DIEGO, United States - Tadahito Iguchi poses for photographers in his new San Diago Padres uniform after he signed a one-year deal with the Padres on Dec. 18. The 33-year-old infielder hit .304 with three homers and 12 RBIs in 45 games in 2007 for the Philadelphia Phillies after he was traded from the Chicago White Sox in late July.

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H. Matsui homers as interleague games get under way

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer from New York Mets starter Oliver Perez in the fourth inning of their game at Shea Stadium in New York on May 18. Matsui went 2-for-4 in the game, which the Mets won 3-2.

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Jojima marks record hits total for AL rookie catcher

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners' catcher Kenji Jojima (L) responds to spectators after singling to right to mark his 147th hit of the season in a game against the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field in Seattle on Oct. 1. He ended his first season in the majors with a .291 average, 18 homers, 76 RBIs and 147 hits, a record hits total for an American League rookie catcher.

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Nippon Ham's Shinjo to retire at season-end

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo speaks to reporters of his plan to retire at the end of the season after hitting two homers, including a grand slam, in a game against the Orix Buffaloes at Tokyo Dome on April 18.

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Nippon Ham's Shinjo to retire at season-end

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo speaks to reporters of his plan to retire at the end of the season after hitting two homers, including a grand slam, in a game against the Orix Buffaloes at Tokyo Dome on April 18. (Kyodo)

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Maeda suffers loss to New York Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (L) pats Kenta Maeda (18) on the back as he is pulled during the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on May 11, 2016. The Dodgers lost 4-3, with Maeda allowing four runs on two homers to pitcher Noah Syndergaard. Maeda's season win-loss record stood at 3-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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H. Matsui homers, Mets drub Yankees 11-2

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui homers in the fourth inning in a game against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium in New York on May 18. The Mets won 11-2. (Kyodo)

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Iguchi agrees to terms with Padres on 1-year contract

SAN DIEGO, United States - Tadahito Iguchi poses for photographers in his new San Diago Padres uniform after he signed a one-year deal with the Padres on Dec. 18. The 33-year-old infielder hit .304 with three homers and 12 RBIs in 45 games in 2007 for the Philadelphia Phillies after he was traded from the Chicago White Sox in late July. (Kyodo)

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Jojima marks record hits total for AL rookie catcher

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners' catcher Kenji Jojima (L) responds to spectators after singling to right to mark his 147th hit of the season in a game against the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field in Seattle on Oct. 1. He ended his first season in the majors with a .291 average, 18 homers, 76 RBIs and 147 hits, a record hits total for an American League rookie catcher. (Kyodo)

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Chunichi slugger Wada Central League MVP

TOKYO, Japan - Kazuhiro Wada, a slugger with the Chunichi Dragons, speaks about his delight after being selected Most Valuable Player of the Central League of the Japanese professional baseball, during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2010. The 38-year-old Wada, who batted .339 with 37 homers and 93 RBIs, became the oldest player to win the award in the league. (Kyodo)

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Yomiuri's Matsumoto becomes CL Rookie of Year

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants outfielder Tetsuya Matsumoto smiles during a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2009, after being named the Central League Rookie of the Year. Matsumoto hit .293 with no homers, 15 RBIs and 16 steals in 129 games. (Kyodo)

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Ramirez named Central League MVP

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants slugger Alex Ramirez high fives fans while heading for a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2009 after being named the Central League MVP for the second year in a row. The Venezuelan player hit a league-high .322 with 31 homers and 103 RBIs in 144 games. (Kyodo)

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Ramirez named Central League MVP

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants slugger Alex Ramirez waves at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2009 after being named the Central League MVP for the second year in a row. The Venezuelan player hit a league-high .322 with 31 homers and 103 RBIs in 144 games. (Kyodo)