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Baseball: Kuriyama inducted into Japanese Hall of Fame

Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama poses for a photo at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026, after being inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Kuriyama inducted into Japanese Hall of Fame

Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama poses for a photo at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026, after being inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Kuriyama inducted into Japanese Hall of Fame

Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama poses for a photo at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026, after being inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Kuriyama inducted into Japanese Hall of Fame

Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama signs an autograph at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026, after being inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Kuriyama inducted into Japanese Hall of Fame

Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama signs an autograph at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026, after being inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Kuriyama inducted into Japanese Hall of Fame

Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama speaks at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026, after being inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame.

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[Breaking News]Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 11 Kyodo - Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 11, 2026, as he will play for the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in the 2026 season. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 11, 2026, as he will play for the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in the 2026 season.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 11, 2026, as he will play for the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in the 2026 season.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 11, 2026, as he will play for the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in the 2026 season.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 11, 2026, as he will play for the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in the 2026 season.

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[Breaking News]Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

TORONTO, Canada, Jan. 6 Kyodo - Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto poses for a photo during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026, alongside his agent Scott Boras and Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

HOUSTON, United States, Jan. 5 Kyodo - Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai poses during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

HANAMAKI, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto attends his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto poses for a photo while showing his No. 7 jersey during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto attends his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto receives his new team jersey from Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins during an introductory press conference in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026, after joining the major league club.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto (C) poses for a photo during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026, alongside his agent Scott Boras (R) and Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto (C) attends his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026, with his agent Scott Boras (R) and Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto (C) attends his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026, with his agent Scott Boras (R) and Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto puts on a team cap during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto attends his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto poses for a photo while showing his No. 7 jersey during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai puts on his No. 45 jersey during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai puts on his No. 45 jersey during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai poses during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai poses during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai poses during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai poses during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai poses during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai puts on his No. 45 jersey during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai puts on his No. 45 jersey during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai poses during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai poses during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai attends his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai attends his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai attends his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (C) meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (C) meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata poses in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata poses in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata poses in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

The manager of Japan's national baseball team, Hirokazu Ibata, poses for a photo in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing eight of the members to play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

The manager of Japan's national baseball team, Hirokazu Ibata, announces eight of the members to play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March on Dec. 26, 2025, in Tokyo.