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Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix - GP Free Practice 1 and 2 Arrivals - Suzuka

Driver agent during the Formula 1 Lenovo Japanese Grand Prix 2025 on Friday at the Suzuka International Circuit, Suzuka, Japan on April 4, 2025 Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Yankees Fans Set Soto Jersey On Fire After Mets Deal Announcement

Angry New York Yankees fans burned Juan Soto's jersey following the announcement on Sunday, December 8, that he had signed a massive 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets.

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Baseball: Japan's Matsui to test MLB free agent market

Yuki Matsui, a Japanese left-handed pitcher at the Rakuten Eagles pro baseball team who aims to sign with a major league club as a free agent this offseason, speaks at a press conference in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan, on Nov. 8, 2023.

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Baseball: Japan's Matsui to test MLB free agent market

Yuki Matsui, a Japanese left-handed pitcher at the Rakuten Eagles pro baseball team who aims to sign with a major league club as a free agent this offseason, speaks at a press conference in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan, on Nov. 8, 2023.

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Watanabe inks minor league deal with Boston

NARITA, Japan - Free-agent right-hander Shunsuke Watanabe answers reporters' questions at Narita airport near Tokyo on Dec. 15, 2013, upon returning from the United States. Watanabe, a former Lotte Marines submariner, said he has signed a minor league contract with the World Series champion Boston Red Sox.

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Iwakuma to play for Mariners

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese free agent right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma poses during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2012, after the Seattle Mariners signed a one-year contract with the 30-year-old pitcher.

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Iwakuma to play for Mariners

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken at Narita airport, near Tokyo, on Nov. 6, 2011, shows free agent right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma before leaving for the United States. The Seattle Mariners said Jan. 5, 2012, that they have signed a one-year contract with the 30-year-old Japanese pitcher.

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Free agent Matsui in his hometown Ishikawa

KANAZAWA, Japan - Professional baseball player Hideki Matsui, now a free agent, answers questions from reporters at his alma mater Seiryo Senior High School in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 4, 2012.

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Free agent Matsui in his hometown Ishikawa

KANAZAWA, Japan - Professional baseball legend Hideki Matsui, now a free agent, answers questions from children at the Hideki Matsui Baseball Museum in Nomi, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 4, 2012.

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Marlins weighing 2-year deal for Ichiro

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, 41, who is a free agent from the New York Yankees. The Miami Marlins announced on its official website on Jan. 18, 2015, that the team is preparing to table a two-year deal in the acquisition of 10-time All-Star Suzuki.

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Kuroda to rejoin Hiroshima

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows free agent pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, who will rejoin the Hiroshima Carp of Japan's Central League in 2015 after seven seasons in the majors. Kuroda was a reliable piece in the New York Yankees' rotation, finishing the 2014 campaign with an 11-9 record and 3.71 ERA over 32 starts.

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Hideki Matsui retires from baseball

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese outfielder Hideki Matsui (L) announces his retirement from baseball during a press conference in New York on Dec. 27, 2012. The 38-year-old slugger, a two-time All-Star and former World Series MVP with the New York Yankees, had been a free agent since his release from the Tampa Bay Rays in August 2012.

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Hideki Matsui retires from baseball

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese outfielder Hideki Matsui announces his retirement from baseball during a press conference in New York on Dec. 27, 2012. The 38-year-old slugger, a two-time All-Star and former World Series MVP with the New York Yankees, had been a free agent since his release from the Tampa Bay Rays in August 2012.

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Hideki Matsui retires from baseball

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese outfielder Hideki Matsui announces his retirement from baseball during a press conference in New York on Dec. 27, 2012. The 38-year-old slugger, a two-time All-Star and former World Series MVP with the New York Yankees, had been a free agent since his release from the Tampa Bay Rays in August 2012.

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Hideki Matsui retires from baseball

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese outfielder Hideki Matsui holds a bouquet after a press conference in New York on Dec. 27, 2012, where he announced his retirement from baseball. The 38-year-old slugger, a two-time All-Star and former World Series MVP with the New York Yankees, had been a free agent since his release from the Tampa Bay Rays in August 2012.

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Hideki Matsui retires from baseball

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese outfielder Hideki Matsui announces his retirement from baseball during a press conference in New York on Dec. 27, 2012. The 38-year-old slugger, a two-time All-Star and former World Series MVP with the New York Yankees, had been a free agent since his release from the Tampa Bay Rays in August 2012.

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Hideki Matsui retires from baseball

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese outfielder Hideki Matsui bows after a press conference in New York on Dec. 27, 2012, where he announced his retirement from baseball. The 38-year-old slugger, a two-time All-Star and former World Series MVP with the New York Yankees, had been a free agent since his release from the Tampa Bay Rays in August 2012.

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Hideki Matsui retires from baseball

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese outfielder Hideki Matsui announces his retirement from baseball during a press conference in New York on Dec. 27, 2012. The 38-year-old slugger, a two-time All-Star and former World Series MVP with the New York Yankees, had been a free agent since his release from the Tampa Bay Rays in August 2012.

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Hideki Matsui retires from baseball

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese outfielder Hideki Matsui announces his retirement from baseball during a press conference in New York on Dec. 27, 2012. The 38-year-old slugger, a two-time All-Star and former World Series MVP with the New York Yankees, had been a free agent since his release from the Tampa Bay Rays in August 2012.

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Hideki Matsui retires from baseball

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese outfielder Hideki Matsui becomes visibly emotional as he announces his retirement from baseball during a press conference in New York on Dec. 27, 2012. The 38-year-old slugger, a two-time All-Star and former World Series MVP with the New York Yankees, had been a free agent since his release from the Tampa Bay Rays in August 2012.

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Hideki Matsui retires from baseball

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese outfielder Hideki Matsui announces his retirement from baseball during a press conference in New York on Dec. 27, 2012. The 38-year-old slugger, a two-time All-Star and former World Series MVP with the New York Yankees, had been a free agent since his release from the Tampa Bay Rays in August 2012.

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Nakajima signs with A's

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows free agent shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima homering during a Seibu Lions game against the Softbank Hawks at Seibu Dome in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo in September 2012. Nakajima is bound for the Oakland Athletics, with the two sides having agreed on a two-year, $6.5 million deal with additional incentives.

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Matsui signs minor league deal with Rays

TAMPA, United States - Free agent Japanese outfielder Hideki Matsui arrives at Tampa international airport in Florida on April 30, 2012. The Tampa Bay Rays said the same day they have signed Matsui to a minor league contract.

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Matsui close to signing minor league deal

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows free agent Japanese outfielder Hideki Matsui. Matsui is in the final stages of negotiations with the Tampa Bay Rays on a minor league contract, club officials said on April 23, 2012.

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Matsui in 'one-man' camp

NEW YORK, United States - Team-less free agent Hideki Matsui practices batting during a one-man workout at a facility in the state of New York on Feb. 24, 2012, to get ready for the upcoming 2012 major league season.

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Lion's Nakajima in press conference

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Seibu Lions captain Hiroyuki Nakajima gives a press conference at Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Jan. 10, 2012, after re-signing with the Lions for an estimated 280 million yen plus incentives. Nakajima said he plans to take another shot at playing in the majors in the following offseason as a free agent.

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Kuroda signs with Yankees

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Japanese pitcher Hiroki Kuroda in the Los Angeles Dodgers' uniform. The New York Yankees officially announced a one-year pact with the free agent right-handed starter on Jan. 26, 2012. Kuroda was 13-16 with a 3.07 ERA in 32 starts for the Dodgers the previous season.

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Free agent Matsui in New York

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui, a free agent baseball player, talks with reporters in New York on Nov. 10, 2011. He played 141 games with the Oakland Athletics in the past season.

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Iwakuma hoping to play in MLB

NARITA, Japan - Rakuten Eagles right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma talks to reporters at Narita international airport in Chiba Prefecture on Nov. 6, 2011, before flying to the United States for training. Iwakuma expressed his intention to become a free agent in the hope of playing in the major leagues.

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Morimoto to play for BayStars

TOKYO, Japan - Hichori Morimoto, a free agent outfielder, gives a news conference at a hotel in Tokyo on Dec. 1, 2010, announcing he is leaving the Nippon Ham Fighters to play for the Yokohama BayStars.

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Uchikawa finds new nest with Hawks

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Seiichi Uchikawa, a 29-year-old free agent infielder, poses for photos at a hotel in Yokohama on Dec. 1, 2010, after he signed with the Softbank Hawks for a four-year contract to move from the Yokohama BayStars.

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Uchikawa finds new nest with Hawks

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Seiichi Uchikawa, a 29-year-old free agent infielder, poses for photos at a hotel in Yokohama on Dec. 1, 2010, after he signed with the Softbank Hawks for a four-year contract to move from the Yokohama BayStars.

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Shin rallies to win Cyber Agent Ladies

ICHIHARA, Japan - South Korea's Shin Ji Yai poses with the winner's trophy after her victory in the Cyber Agent Ladies golf tournament at Tsurumai Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on May 2, 2010. Shin won the tournament after shooting a bogey-free 6-under 66 to finish at 8-under 208.

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Newly signed Angel Matsui proud of major career goal

NARITA, Japan - Hideki Matsui, who signed with the Los Angeles Angels in a free agent deal after being named the World Series MVP with the New York Yankees, arrives at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture as he returns home on Dec. 30, 2009. During a press conference after his arrival, Matsui said he is looking forward to next season with a mixed sense of excitement and unease.

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Newly signed Angel Matsui proud of major career goal

NARITA, Japan - Hideki Matsui, who signed with the Los Angeles Angels in a free agent deal after being named the World Series MVP with the New York Yankees, speaks during a press conference in a hotel near Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture after returning to Japan on Dec. 30, 2009. He said he is looking forward to next season with a mixed sense of excitement and unease.

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Fujii signs 1-year contract with Yomiuri Giants

TOKYO, Japan - Free agent left-hander Shugo Fujii poses in his new Yomiuri Giants uniform during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 8, 2009, after signing a one-year contract worth 60 million yen plus performance bonuses with the Central League baseball club. Fujii had a 7-5 record with a 3.53 ERA in 22 games for the Pacific League baseball team Nippon Ham Fighters last season.

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Fujimoto signs 2-year deal with Yakult

TOKYO, Japan - Free agent middle infielder Atsushi Fujimoto (R) shakes hands with Kesanori Kurashima, senior managing director of the Yakult Swallows, during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2009, after signing a two-year, 100 million yen deal with the Central League baseball club.

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N.Y. Yankees' Matsui files for free agency

CHICAGO, United States - Arn Tellem, the agent for New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui, who won the 2009 World Series MVP, speaks to reporters in Chicago on Nov. 9, 2009, about Matsui's filing for free agency.

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Uehara leaves for U.S. to sign contract with Orioles

NARITA, Japan - Japanese free agent pitcher Koji Uehara smiles as he leaves Narita International Airport, northeast of Tokyo, for the United States on Jan. 11 to officially sign a contract with the Baltimore Orioles.

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Baseball: Nakamura formally signs with Rakuten

SENDAI, Japan - Norihiro Nakamura (center), a free agent from the Chunichi Dragons, holds a replica of his new uniform with the Rakuten Eagles during a news conference at a Sendai hotel on Dec. 5. The 35-year-old third baseman was formally unveiled in the signing of a two-year deal worth 300 million yen.

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Fukudome speaks about his joining Cubs

TOKYO, Japan - Free agent Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome speaks during a news conference at a Tokyo hotel on Dec. 22 after signing a four-year contract with the Chicago Cubs. (MLB)

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L.A. Dodgers introduce Japanese right-hander Kuroda

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese free-agent right-hander Hiroki Kuroda, flanked by Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti (L) and owner Frank McCourt (R), puts on a jersey during a press conference at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Dec. 16. The Dodgers agreed to terms with Kuroda on a three-year, $35.2 million contract.

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L.A. Dodgers introduce Japanese right-hander Kuroda

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese free-agent right-hander Hiroki Kuroda speaks during a news conference at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Dec. 16. The Dodgers agreed to terms with Kuroda on a three-year, $35.2 million contract.

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L.A. Dodgers introduce Japanese right-hander Kuroda

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese free-agent right-hander Hiroki Kuroda pretends to pitch from the mound at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Dec. 16. The Dodgers agreed to terms with Kuroda on a three-year, $35.2 million contract.

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Fukudome to play in majors from next season

TOYOTA, Japan - Japanese free agent outfielder Kosuke Fukudome tells reporters in Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 11 that he has opted to play in the major leagues from next season. The 30-year-old contacted the Chunichi Dragons the same day to say he will not play for a Japanese club.

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Free agent Wada agrees on 3-year deal with Chunichi

TOKYO, Japan - Free agent outfielder Kazuhiro Wada speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Nov. 9 after signing a three-year contract with the Chunichi Dragons. Wada, 35, who played the last 11 seasons for the Seibu Lions, joined Seibu in 1997 and led the Pacific League with a .322 batting average and 153 hits in 2005. He has hit .317 lifetime with 177 homers and 543 RBIs in 958 games.

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Hanshin signs free agent Arai to 4-year contract

OSAKA, Japan - Infielder Takahiro Arai speaks during a news conference at an Osaka hotel on Dec. 7 after the Hanshin Tigers completed earlier in the day the signing of a four-year, 1 billion yen deal with Arai, who had filed for free agency from the Hiroshima Carp.

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Hanshin signs free agent Arai to 4-year contract

OSAKA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers manager Akinobu Okada (L) shakes hands with infielder Takahiro Arai at an Osaka hotel on Dec. 7 after the Tigers completed earlier in the day the signing of a four-year, 1 billion yen deal with Arai, who had filed for free agency from the Hiroshima Carp.

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Ishii signs free agent deal with Seibu Lions

TOKYO, Japan - Left-hander Kazuhisa Ishii speaks at a news conference at a Tokyo hotel Nov. 25 after the Pacific League's Seibu Lions announced acquiring the former major league pitcher, who has singed with a two-year, 800 million yen deal after filing for free agency earlier this month.

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Baseball: Free agent Arai agrees to join Hanshin

FUKUOKA, Japan - Slugger Takahiro Arai speaks to reporters in Fukuoka on Nov. 21 after he agreed to join the Hanshin Tigers in a second round of negotiations with the Central League club.