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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

People gather outside Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026, ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Australia and Japan. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan takes batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan plays catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan takes batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan plays catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani (L) of Japan is pictured during batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan plays catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani (L) of Japan smiles while playing catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan is pictured during batting practice ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan plays catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

Taiwan's Stuart Fairchild hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

Taiwan starter Gu Lin Ruei-yang pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

South Korea players are pictured after losing a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

Taiwan players celebrate after winning a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

Taiwan players celebrate after winning a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

Taiwan players celebrate after winning a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the Athletics in Mesa, Arizona, on March 7, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the Athletics in Mesa, Arizona, on March 7, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the Athletics in Mesa, Arizona, on March 7, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training game against the Athletics in Mesa, Arizona, on March 7, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Jupiter, Florida, on March 7, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training+

Baseball: MLB spring training+

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Jupiter, Florida, on March 7, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training+

Baseball: MLB spring training+

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Jupiter, Florida, on March 7, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training+

Baseball: MLB spring training+

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Jupiter, Florida, on March 7, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training+

Baseball: MLB spring training+

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Jupiter, Florida, on March 7, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training+

Baseball: MLB spring training+

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Jupiter, Florida, on March 7, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Jupiter, Florida, on March 7, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 7, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 7, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki works out during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 7, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki works out during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 7, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

South Korea's Kim Hye Seong reacts after being called out on strikes with the bases loaded in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Japan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan fans celebrate after Japan beat South Korea in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan fans celebrate after Japan beat South Korea in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan fans celebrate after Japan beat South Korea in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

South Korea players react after Kim Hye Seong (3) struck out with the bases loaded in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Japan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan's Seiya Suzuki (C) acknowledges the crowd after his squad won a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan's Seiya Suzuki (C) acknowledges the crowd after his squad won a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan's Seiya Suzuki poses for a photo after his squad won a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan right hander Yuki Matsumoto pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan players high-five after winning a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan right hander Yuki Matsumoto pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan right hander Yuki Matsumoto pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan's Seiya Suzuki acknowledges the crowd after his squad won a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Yoshinobu Yamamoto (L) and Shohei Ohtani of Japan watch a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea from the dugout at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Masataka Yoshida of Japan hits a two-run single in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Masataka Yoshida of Japan hits a two-run single in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after winning a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan right hander Taisei Ota reacts after grounding out South Korea's Lee Jung Hoo to conclude a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Munetaka Murakami of Japan hits a single in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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