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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (3rd from R) participates in a meeting on the mound after allowing two hits in a row in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 13, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Shohei Ohtani (3rd from R) celebrates with teammates by making a "tea whisking" gesture in the dugout after Kazuma Okamoto hit a double in the fourth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (3rd from R) is pulled from the mound by manager Dave Roberts (2nd from L) during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki (3rd from L) leaves the mound in the ninth inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Baseball: Division Series between Phillies and Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (far R) is pulled from the mound by manager Dave Roberts (3rd from R) during the fifth inning of Game 3 of the best-of-five National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Oct. 8, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Reds

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani leaves the mound in the middle of the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on July 30, 2025, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, with manager Dave Roberts (3rd from L) looking on.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (R) walks up to the mound to take out pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (3rd from L) during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 7, 2025, at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Padres

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt (8) walks up to the mound to take starter Yu Darvish (3rd from R) out of the game against Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning on July 7, 2025, at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

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Baseball: Mets vs. Dodgers

Freddie Freeman (3rd from R) of the Los Angeles Dodgers high-fives Shohei Ohtani after hitting a walk-off RBI double in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Dodger stadium in Los Angeles on June 3, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C) reacts after allowing Gabriel Moreno (3rd from L, back) of the Arizona Diamondbacks to hit a grand slam in the fourth inning of a baseball game on May 8, 2025, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (near 3rd base) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run, his second blast of the game, in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2024.

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World Baseball Classic

Munetaka Murakami (3rd from R) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off two-run double in the ninth inning of Japan's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Mexico at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 20, 2023.

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World Baseball Classic

Munetaka Murakami (3rd from R) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off two-run double in the ninth inning of Japan's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Mexico at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 20, 2023.

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World Baseball Classic

Munetaka Murakami (3rd from R) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off two-run double in the ninth inning of Japan's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Mexico at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 20, 2023.

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World Baseball Classic

Masataka Yoshida (3rd from L, background) celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning of Japan's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Mexico at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 20, 2023.

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Ichiro hits walk-off homer

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees teammates congratulate Ichiro Suzuki (3rd from L) after he hit a walk-off solo homer during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 25, 2013. The Yankees won 4-3.

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Yankees level World Series with 3-1 win over Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Pedro Martinez (3rd from R) gets knocked out in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the MLB World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 29, 2009. The Yankees leveled the series at one game each in a 3-1 victory over the Phillies.

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Ichiro ties Harimoto's record for most career hits

SEATTLE, United States - The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki (3rd from L) heads to first base after hitting a grand slam in the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field on April 15. Ichiro tied Isao Harimoto's record in Japan for most career hits by marking the 3,085th hit of his career in Japan and the major leagues.

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Japan beats U.S. 9-4 in WBC semifinal in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan's starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (3rd from R) is removed in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic semifinal against the United States at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 22.

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Kokubo belts two-run homer

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks slugger Hiroki Kokubo slams a two-run homer off Seibu Lions starter Christopher Gissell in the 3rd inning at Yahoo Dome on May 5. The Hawks beat the Lions 4-1.

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Toritani's 'sayonara' hit gives Tigers 3rd straight win

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Takashi Toritani (R) gets congratulations from teammates after hitting a game-winning single hit in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Central League-leading Hanshin Tigers edged the Softbank Hawks 8-7 in interleague play at Koshien Stadium on June 3.

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(2)Dragons vs Lions in Japan Series Game One

NAGOYA, Japan - Seibu Lions outfielder Kazuhiro Wada (2nd from L) is greeted by manager Tsutomu Ito (3rd from R) after hitting a solo homer off Chunichi Dragons hurler Kenshin Kawakami in the top of the fourth inning of Game One of the Japan Series at Nagoya Dome on Oct. 16.

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(2)Ichiro marks 3rd 50-hit month in major leagues

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a homer in the ninth inning of a game against the Anaheim Angels July 31, marking his 3rd 50-hit month of his major league career and the second this season. (MLB)

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(4)Japanese players in MLB All-Star Game

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners pitcher Shigetoshi Hasegawa (3rd from R) leaves the All-Star Game at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 15 with two out and two on in the fifth inning after allowing four runs to the National League. (MLB)

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Giants' starter Wasdin leaves game in bottom of 3rd inning

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Yomiuri Giants starting pitcher John Wasdin (R) leaves the mound in the bottom of the third inning of a game against the Hiroshima Toyo Carp at Hiroshima Stadium on April 18.

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Baseball: Buffaloes move to Japan Series

Keita Nakagawa (3rd from R) of the Orix Buffaloes is greeted by teammates after hitting a walk-off single in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the Pacific League Climax Series' final stage against the SoftBank Hawks at Kyocera Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 15, 2022, with the team advancing to the Japan Series.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Angels

The Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout (3rd from L) crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on June 7, 2022, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Astros-Red Sox ALCS

Boston Red Sox catcher Kevin Plawecki (2nd from R) and infielders gather around relief pitcher Hirokazu Sawamura (3rd from R) on the mound during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros on Oct. 15, 2021, at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.

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Tokyo Olympics: Baseball

Japanese players celebrate after the game-winning hit by Takuya Kai (3rd from L) in the 10th inning of their Tokyo Olympic second-round game against the United States at Yokohama baseball stadium near Tokyo on Aug. 2, 2021.

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Tokyo Olympics: Baseball

Japanese players gather on the mound after pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (3rd from L) allowed United States to tie the game at 2-2 in fourth inning of their Tokyo Olympic second-round game at Yokohama baseball stadium near Tokyo on Aug. 2, 2021. (Kyodo)(SELECTION) ==Kyodo

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Toritani's 'sayonara' hit gives Tigers 3rd straight win

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Takashi Toritani (R) gets congratulations from teammates after hitting a game-winning single hit in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Central League-leading Hanshin Tigers edged the Softbank Hawks 8-7 in interleague play at Koshien Stadium on June 3. (Kyodo)

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Kokubo belts two-run homer

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks slugger Hiroki Kokubo slams a two-run homer off Seibu Lions starter Christopher Gissell in the 3rd inning at Yahoo Dome on May 5. The Hawks beat the Lions 4-1. (Kyodo)

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(2)Dragons vs Lions in Japan Series Game One

NAGOYA, Japan - Seibu Lions outfielder Kazuhiro Wada (2nd from L) is greeted by manager Tsutomu Ito (3rd from R) after hitting a solo homer off Chunichi Dragons hurler Kenshin Kawakami in the top of the fourth inning of Game One of the Japan Series at Nagoya Dome on Oct. 16. (Kyodo)

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Suzuki swipes 2nd, 3rd in Phillies game

Miami Marlins' outfielder Ichiro Suzuki sprints to third base during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Miami, the United States, on May 3, 2015. The Phillies defeated the Marlins 6-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(2)Ichiro marks 3rd 50-hit month in major leagues

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a homer in the ninth inning of a game against the Anaheim Angels July 31, marking his 3rd 50-hit month of his major league career and the second this season. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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Mariners' Suzuki hits single in 3rd inning of All-Star game

NEW YOKY, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki delivers a single to right in the third inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star game at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 15. (Kyodo)

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Cubs' Fukudome hits single in 3rd inning of game against Padres

CHICAGO, United States - The Chicago Cubs' Kosuke Fukudome hits a single to center in the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 14. Fukudome went 3-for-5 and the Cubs beat the Padres 8-5. (Kyodo)

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Ichiro ties Harimoto's record for most career hits

SEATTLE, United States - The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki (3rd from L) heads to first base after hitting a grand slam in the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field on April 15. Ichiro tied Isao Harimoto's record in Japan for most career hits by marking the 3,085th hit of his career in Japan and the major leagues. (Kyodo)

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Japan beats U.S. 9-4 in WBC semifinal in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan's starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (3rd from R) is removed in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic semifinal against the United States at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 22. (Kyodo)

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Yankees level World Series with 3-1 win over Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Pedro Martinez (3rd from R) gets knocked out in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the MLB World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 29, 2009. The Yankees leveled the series at one game each in a 3-1 victory over the Phillies. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Cubs v Pirates

Chicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish (3rd from L) hands the ball to manager Joe Maddon (L) during the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 3, 2019, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Yankees' Tanaka

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (L) pulls pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (3rd from R) during the fifth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 10, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Cubs' Darvish

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon (far R) pulls pitcher Yu Darvish (3rd from R) during the fifth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on April 21, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Dodgers-Cubs NLCS Game 3

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks (3rd from R) hands the ball to manager Joe Maddon (R) during the sixth inning in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 17, 2017. The Dodgers won 6-1 to lead the series three games to none. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Tanaka takes loss despite strong outing

New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (3rd from L) hands the ball to manager Joe Girardi (L) as he leaves a game in the eighth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on May 26, 2017. Tanaka took the loss after allowing one run and striking out 13 in 7-1/3 innings as the A's won 4-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Dodgers win Game 2 to even NLCS

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon (3rd from L) makes a pitching change in the sixth inning in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 16, 2016. The Dodgers won the game 1-0 to even the series at one game apiece. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(4)Japanese players in MLB All-Star Game

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners pitcher Shigetoshi Hasegawa (3rd from R) leaves the All-Star Game at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 15 with two out and two on in the fifth inning after allowing four runs to the National League. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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Giants' starter Wasdin leaves game in bottom of 3rd inning

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Yomiuri Giants starting pitcher John Wasdin (R) leaves the mound in the bottom of the third inning of a game against the Hiroshima Toyo Carp at Hiroshima Stadium on April 18.