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Baseball: Dominican Republic manager Pujols

Albert Pujols, manager of the Dominican Republic team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, meets the press in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 9, 2025.

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Baseball: Timoniel Perez, Alfonso Soriano of Carp

Photo taken on Feb. 19, 1996, shows Japanese professional baseball team Hiroshima Carp's Timoniel Perez (R) and Alfonso Soriano, both from the Dominican Republic, in Nichinan in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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Baseball: Premier12

Japan's Haruto Inoue throws against the Dominican Republic in an opening round Group B game at the Premier12 baseball tournament in Taipei on Nov. 18, 2024.

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Baseball: Premier12

Japan's Rikuto Yokoyama throws against the Dominican Republic in the eighth inning of an opening round Group B game at the Premier12 baseball tournament in Taipei on Nov. 18, 2024.

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Baseball: Premier12

Japan's Kotaro Kurebayashi hits a two-run single in the ninth inning of an opening round Group B game against the Dominican Republic at the Premier12 baseball tournament in Taipei on Nov. 18, 2024.

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Baseball: Premier12

Japan's Toshiya Sato hits an RBI double in the ninth inning of an opening round Group B game against the Dominican Republic at the Premier12 baseball tournament in Taipei on Nov. 18, 2024.

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Baseball: Premier12

Japan players celebrate after defeating the Dominican Republic in their Premier12 baseball tournament opening round Group B game in Taipei on Nov. 18, 2024.

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Baseball: Premier12

Japan players celebrate after defeating the Dominican Republic in their Premier12 baseball tournament opening round Group B game in Taipei on Nov. 18, 2024.

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Baseball: Premier12

Japan players celebrate after defeating the Dominican Republic in their Premier12 baseball tournament opening round Group B game in Taipei on Nov. 18, 2024.

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CORRECTED: Baseball: Premier12

Japan's Ryoya Kurihara hits an RBI single in the fifth inning of a Group B game against Dominican Republic at the Premier12 baseball tournament on Nov. 18, 2024, in Taipei.

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Baseball: Premier12

Japan's starting pitcher Shosei Togo (R) allows an RBI double by Michael De Leon (L) of Dominican Republic in the second inning of a Group B game at the Premier12 baseball tournament on Nov. 18, 2024, in Taipei.

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Baseball: Premier12

Japan's starting pitcher Shosei Togo throws against Dominican Republic in a Group B game at the Premier12 baseball tournament on Nov. 18, 2024, in Taipei.

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Baseball: Premier12

Japan's Kotaro Kiyomiya hits a single in the first inning of a Group B game against Dominican Republic at the Premier12 baseball tournament on Nov. 18, 2024, in Taipei.

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World Baseball Classic

Fans cheer in the stands during a World Baseball Classic Pool D game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2023.

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World Baseball Classic

Puerto Rico pitcher Edwin Diaz takes the mound in the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool D game against the Dominican Republic in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2023.

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World Baseball Classic

Puerto Rico players celebrate their victory over the Dominican Republic in a World Baseball Classic Pool D game in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2023.

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World Baseball Classic

Puerto Rico players rush out of the dugout after their victory over the Dominican Republic in a World Baseball Classic Pool D game in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2023.

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World Baseball Classic

Puerto Rico's Christian Vazquez celebrates on his way to home plate after opening the scoring with a solo homer during the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool D game against the Dominican Republic in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2023.

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World Baseball Classic

Julio Rodriguez of the Dominican Republic attends a press conference in Miami, Florida, on March 10, 2023, ahead of the team's World Baseball Classic Pool D opener against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic

Julio Rodriguez of the Dominican Republic attends a press conference in Miami, Florida, on March 10, 2023, ahead of the team's World Baseball Classic Pool D opener against Venezuela.

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Baseball: Dominican Republic vs. Atlanta Braves

Robinson Cano of the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic team hits a three-run home run in the third inning of an exhibition game against the Atlanta Braves on March 8, 2023, in North Port, Florida.

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Baseball: Dominican Republic vs. Atlanta Braves

Robinson Cano of the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic team reacts at a home base after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning of an exhibition game against the Atlanta Braves on March 8, 2023, in North Port, Florida.

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Baseball: Dominican Republic vs. Atlanta Braves

Robinson Cano of the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic team smiles during an exhibition game against the Atlanta Braves on March 8, 2023, in North Port, Florida.

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Baseball: Dominican Republic vs. Atlanta Braves+

Robinson Cano of the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic team takes a practice swing during an exhibition game against the Atlanta Braves on March 8, 2023, in North Port, Florida.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez, who will represent the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic championship, meets the press at the team's spring training site in Peoria, Arizona, on Feb. 17, 2023.

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Baseball: WBC

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez, who will represent the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic championship, meets the press at the team's spring training site in Peoria, Arizona, on Feb. 17, 2023.

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Japan beat Dominican Republic in Premier 12 baseball

TAIPEI, Nov. 13 Kyodo - Japan's Sho Nakata acknowledges the crowd after his team beat the Dominican Republic 4-2 in a Premier 12 Group B game at Taiyuan International Baseball stadium in Taiwan on Nov. 12, 2015.

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Dominican Republic wins WBC

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Dominican Republic manager Tony Pena (R) and Puerto Rican manager Edwin Rodriguez hold each other after the Dominicans beat Puerto Rico 3-0 to win their first World Baseball Classic title at AT&T Park in San Francisco on March 19, 2013.

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Dominican Republic wins WBC

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Dominican Republic players celebrate after beating Puerto Rico 3-0 to win their first World Baseball Classic title at AT&T Park in San Francisco on March 19, 2013.

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Dominican Republic wins WBC

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Dominican Republic relief pitcher Fernando Rodney celebrates beside the winner's trophy during the award ceremony after the Dominican Repuglic beat Puerto Rico 3-0 to win their first World Baseball Classic title at AT&T Park in San Francisco on March 19, 2013.

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Dominican Republic wins WBC

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Puerto Rico players react to their loss to the Dominican Republic 0-3 in the World Baseball Classic final at AT&T Park in San Francisco on March 19, 2013. The Dominicans won their first WBC title.

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Dominican Republic wins WBC

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Dominican Republic players raise the winner's trophy after beating Puerto Rico 3-0 to win their first World Baseball Classic title at AT&T Park in San Francisco on March 19, 2013.

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Dominican Republic wins WBC

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Dominican Republic players raise the winner's trophy after beating Puerto Rico 3-0 to win their first World Baseball Classic title at AT&T Park in San Francisco on March 19, 2013.

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Dominican Republic wins WBC

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Dominican Republic players run to the mound after beating Puerto Rico 3-0 to win their first World Baseball Classic title at AT&T Park in San Francisco on March 19, 2013.

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Dominican Republic wins WBC

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Robinson Cano bites his gold medal during the award ceremony after the Dominican Republic beat Puerto Rico 3-0 to win their first World Baseball Classic title at AT&T Park in San Francisco on March 19, 2013. Cano, the New York Yankees second baseman, was named the tournament's MVP.

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Dominican Republic wins WBC

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Robinson Cano (front C) and other Dominican Republic players celebrate while holding national flags after beating Puerto Rico 3-0 to win their first World Baseball Classic title at AT&T Park in San Francisco on March 19, 2013. Cano, the New York Yankees second baseman, was named the tournament's MVP.

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Dominican Republic wins WBC

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Robinson Cano (C) and other Dominican Republic players raise the winner's trophy after beating Puerto Rico 3-0 to win their first World Baseball Classic title at AT&T Park in San Francisco on March 19, 2013. Cano, the New York Yankees second baseman, was named the tournament's MVP.

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Dominican Republic wins WBC

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Dominican Republic players greet fans in the stands while holding national flags after beating Puerto Rico 3-0 to win their first World Baseball Classic title at AT&T Park in San Francisco on March 19, 2013.

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Dominican Republic wins WBC

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Robinson Cano (C) raises his MVP trophy surrounded by teammates after the Dominican Republic beat Puerto Rico 3-0 to win their first World Baseball Classic title at AT&T Park in San Francisco on March 19, 2013. Cano, the New York Yankees second baseman, was named the tournament's MVP.

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Dominican Republic wins WBC

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Puerto Rico players react in the dugout to their loss to the Dominican Republic 0-3 in the World Baseball Classic final at AT&T Park in San Francisco on March 19, 2013. The Dominicans won their first WBC title.

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Dominican Republic wins WBC

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Puerto Rico players greet fans in the stands after losing to the Dominican Republic 0-3 in the World Baseball Classic final at AT&T Park in San Francisco on March 19, 2013. The Dominicans won their first WBC title.

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Dominican Republic beat Netherlands in WBC semifinal

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Andruw Jones (L) and other Dutch players leave after losing to the Dominican Republic 1-4 in the World Baseball Classic semifinal in San Francisco on March 18, 2013. The Dominican Republic advanced to the final where they will play Puerto Rico.

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Dominican Republic beat Netherlands in WBC semifinal

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Dominican Republic players celebrate after beating the Netherlands 4-1 in the World Baseball Classic semifinal in San Francisco on March 18, 2013. The Dominican Republic advanced to the final where they will play Puerto Rico.

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Dominican Republic beat Netherlands in WBC semifinal

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Dominican Republic infielder Jose Reyes hits a go-ahead single in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic semifinal against the Netherlands in San Francisco on March 18, 2013. The Dominican Republic beat the Netherlands 4-1 and advanced to the final where they will play Puerto Rico.

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Dominican Republic beat Netherlands in WBC semifinal

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Dominican Republic infielder Jose Reyes hits a go-ahead single in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic semifinal against the Netherlands in San Francisco on March 18, 2013. The Dominican Republic beat the Netherlands 4-1 and advanced to the final where they will play Puerto Rico.

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Dominican Republic beat Netherlands in WBC semifinal

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Dutch starter Diegomar Markwell pitches during the World Baseball Classic semifinal against the Dominican Republic in San Francisco on March 18, 2013. The Dominican Republic beat the Netherlands 4-1 and advanced to the final where they will play Puerto Rico.

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Dominican Republic beat Netherlands in WBC semifinal

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Dominican Republic starter Edinson Volquez pitches during the World Baseball Classic semifinal against the Netherlands in San Francisco on March 18, 2013. The Dominican Republic beat the Netherlands 4-1 and advanced to the final where they will play Puerto Rico.

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Dragons' pitcher Nelson speaks at press conference

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons pitcher Maximo Nelson bows in apology during a press conference at Nagoya Dome in Nagoya on Feb. 28, 2010, a day after he was released by prosecutors. The Dominican baseball player was arrested for alleged gun bullet possession at an airport in Okinawa Prefecture on Feb. 26.

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Dragons' pitcher Nelson speaks at press conference

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons pitcher Maximo Nelson speaks at a press conference at Nagoya Dome in Nagoya on Feb. 28, 2010, a day after he was released by prosecutors. The Dominican baseball player was arrested for alleged gun bullet possession at an airport in Okinawa Prefecture on Feb. 26.

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Cuba beats Dominican Rep. to reach WBC final

SAN DIEGO, United States - Team Cuba players celebrate their 3-1 victory over the Dominican Republic to reach the final of the World Baseball Classic in San Diego on March 18.