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Baseball: MLB spring training

Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays stretches during spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on March 11, 2024.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays adjusts his pitching form during spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on March 11, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays takes fielding practice during spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on March 11, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the Baltimore Orioles in a spring training game in Dunedin, Florida, on March 10, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the Baltimore Orioles in a spring training game in Dunedin, Florida, on March 10, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the Baltimore Orioles in a spring training game in Dunedin, Florida, on March 10, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the Baltimore Orioles in a spring training game in Dunedin, Florida, on March 10, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays throws a live batting practice session at spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on March 3, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays throws a live batting practice session at spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on March 3, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi makes his first spring training start against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (C) high-fives teammates after throwing two innings for his first spring training start against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi makes his first spring training start against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi makes his first spring training start against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi makes his first spring training start against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi makes his first spring training start against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays (front, R) chats with pitching coach Pete Walker during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 20, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays runs during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 20, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi wraps-up a bullpen session during spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 18, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session as teammates watch during spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 18, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 18, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 18, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 18, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 18, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 18, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi takes fielding practice at the team's spring training base in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 16, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb.15, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb.15, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (C) talks with a catcher after throwing a bullpen session during spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb.15, 2024.

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Football: Women's World Cup

Fuka Nagano of Japan controls the ball during a Women's World Cup Group C football match against Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, on July 26, 2023.

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Football: Women's World Cup

Japan players pose for a photographer after their victory in a Women's World Cup Group C football match against Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, on July 26, 2023.

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Football: Women's World Cup

Japan players bow to the crowd after their victory in a Women's World Cup Group C football match against Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, on July 26, 2023.

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Football: Women's World Cup

Japan manager Futoshi Ikeda (back) instructs players during the second half of a Women's World Cup Group C football match against Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, on July 26, 2023.

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Football: Women's World Cup

Japan manager Futoshi Ikeda sings the national anthem ahead of a Women's World Cup Group C football match against Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, on July 26, 2023.

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Football: Women's World Cup

Hikaru Naomoto (R) of Japan takes a shot on goal in the first half of a Women's World Cup Group C football match against Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, on July 26, 2023.

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Football: Women's World Cup

Hikaru Naomoto (R) of Japan celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal in the first half of a Women's World Cup Group C football match against Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, on July 26, 2023.

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Football: Women's World Cup

Hikaru Naomoto (R) of Japan celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal in the first half of a Women's World Cup Group C football match against Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, on July 26, 2023.

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Football: Women's World Cup

Mina Tanaka of Japan chases the ball in the first half of a Women's World Cup Group C football match against Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, on July 26, 2023.

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Football: Women's World Cup

Japan's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their Women's World Cup Group C football match against Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, on July 26, 2023.

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Football: Women's World Cup

Risa Shimizu (L) of Japan passes the ball in the first half of a Women's World Cup Group C football match against Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, on July 26, 2023.

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Football: Women's World Cup

Hikaru Naomoto of Japan scores her team's first goal in the first half of a Women's World Cup Group C football match against Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, on July 26, 2023.

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Football: Women's World Cup

Aoba Fujino (far R) of Japan celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the first half of a Women's World Cup Group C football match against Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, on July 26, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. takes fielding practice during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 17, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi takes fielding practice during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 17, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during baseball spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 16, 2023.

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Minor leaguer Ohka released by Jays

DUNEDIN, United States - Japanese veteran Tomokazu Ohka pitches during a practice game in Dunedin, Florida, on March 22, 2014. After the practice he was released by the Toronto Blue Jays after having signed a minor league contract with the American league team in the winter.

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Japanese players in MLB

DUNEDIN, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui is hit by a pitch in the sixth inning of a preseason exhibition game against Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, Florida, on March 30.