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Combined photo shows Japanese Major League Baseball players

TOKYO, Japan, June 19 Kyodo - Undated combined photo shows Japanese Major League Baseball players (clockwise from top L) Ichiro Suzuki, Kazuhisa Ishii, Hideki Irabu, Tsuyoshi Shinjo, Hideo Nomo and Kazuhiro Sasaki. (Kyodo)

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Search continues for missing Japan SDF chopper

Personnel of Japan's Self-Defense Forces leave a port on Irabu Island in the southern prefecture of Okinawa on the morning of April 13, 2023, to search for a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter that went missing on April 6 with 10 people aboard.

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Search continues for missing Japan SDF chopper

Personnel of Japan's Self-Defense Forces leave a port on Irabu Island in the southern prefecture of Okinawa on the morning of April 13, 2023, to search for a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter that went missing on April 6 with 10 people aboard.

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Search continues for missing Japan SDF chopper

Personnel of Japan's Self-Defense Forces leave a port on Irabu Island in the southern prefecture of Okinawa on the morning of April 13, 2023, to search for a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter that went missing on April 6 with 10 people aboard.

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Search continues for missing Japan SDF chopper

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel scan the waters from Irabu Island, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on April 7, 2023, as search efforts continue for a GSDF UH-60JA helicopter that went missing with 10 members aboard on April 6, shortly after it took off from nearby Miyako Island.

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Search continues for missing Japan SDF chopper

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel scan the waters from Irabu Island, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on April 7, 2023, as search efforts continue for a GSDF UH-60JA helicopter that went missing with 10 members aboard on April 6, shortly after it took off from nearby Miyako Island.

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Ex-major league pitcher Irabu found dead

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo taken in August 2009 shows Hideki Irabu, former major league pitcher and Japanese professional baseball player. Police said on July 28, 2011, that Irabu was found dead at his home in the suburbs of Los Angeles the previous day.

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Ex major league pitcher Irabu found dead

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo shows pitcher Hideki Irabu (L) shaking hands with Senichi Hoshino, manager of Hanshin Tigers, during a press conference held in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, in western Japan in December 2002, to announce that Irabu was joining the team. Police said on July 28, 2011, that the former major leaguer and Japanese professional baseball player was found dead at his home in the suburbs of Los Angeles the previous day.

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Ex major league pitcher Irabu found dead

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo shows Hideki Irabu of Lotte Marines pitching in a game against Nippon Ham Fighters in which he achieved his 1,000th strikeout, in Chiba, near Tokyo, in May 1996. Police said on July 28, 2011, that the former major leaguer and Japanese professional baseball player was found dead at his home in the suburbs of Los Angeles the previous day.

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Irabu targeting return to Japanese pro leagues

OSAKA, Japan - Former New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu, who will play for the Kochi Fighting Dogs of the independent Shikoku-Kyushu Island League, practices pitching in Kochi on Aug. 10. Earlier in the day, Irabu said at a news conference, ''As long as I'm playing, I'll aim for Japan's top leagues.''

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Irabu signs with independent league's Long Beach Armada

LONG BEACH, United States - Former New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu (C) poses during a press conference in Long Beach on May 18 after signing with the Long Beach Armada of the Independent Golden Baseball League. At right is the team's manager Garry Templeton.

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Irabu to make comeback in independent league in U.S.

TOKYO, Japan - Former New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu (file photo) has come out of retirement and made a contract with Long Beach Armada of the independent Golden Baseball League, his management revealed on April 27. Released by the Hanshin Tigers in the 2004 offseason, the 39-year-old Irabu started training at the start of the year with an eye on making his comeback and is set to return to the mound in May for his first competitive game in five years.

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(4)Tigers-Devil Rays friendly in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Tampa Bay Devil Rays right fielder Jose Cruz hits a solo homer off Hanshin Tigers pitcher Hideki Irabu in the fourth inning of a friendly at Tokyo Dome March 28. (MLB)

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(3)Tigers-Devil Rays friendly in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Tampa Bay Devil Rays center fielder Rocco Baldelli (back) runs after hitting a homer in the second inning of a friendly against Japan's Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on March 28. Picher Hideki Irabu looks at the ball.

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Irabu to stay with Hanshin Tigers next season

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Free-agent right-hander Hideki Irabu (L) speaks to reporters about his decision to remain with the Central League baseball club Hanshin Tigers at the team's office in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Nov. 27. Irabu landed a basic two-year contract worth 700 million yen with the club. At right is Katsuyoshi Nozaki, the team's president.

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Hanshin's Irabu declares free agency

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers right-hander Hideki Irabu leaves the office of his club in Nishinomiya on Oct. 31 after taking procedures to declare free agency.

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Irabu notches 2nd win

OSAKA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers starter Hideki Irabu waves at fans after notching his second victory as the team edged the Yakult Swallows 3-2 at Osaka Dome on April 4.

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Irabu announces he is joining Hanshin Tigers

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Right-hander Hideki Irabu (L) shakes hands with the Hanshin Tigers manager Senichi Hoshino in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Dec. 10, in announcing his joining the Japanese Central League team. Irabu was released by the Texas Rangers last month following a season cut short by blood clots in his lungs.

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Texas' Irabu hospitalized with chest pains

MISSOURI, United States - Texas Rangers right-hander Hideki Irabu (file photo) was hospitalized July 15 after experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath at a Kansas City hotel in Missouri, baseball sources said. The sources said Irabu, who is in Missouri for a series of games with the Kansas City Royals, underwent emergency treatment at a hospital after small blood clots were discovered in the arteries of his lungs. (MLB)

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Irabu, Ichiro face each other

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Hideki Irabu pitches to Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki in their first encounter in the majors at the Ball Park in Arlington, Texas, on April 13. Irabu was charged with his second loss of the season as Seattle beat Texas 9-4. (MLB)

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Ibaru notches 2nd win

DUNEDIN, United States - The Texas Rangers' Hideki Irabu notches his second win of the spring after allowing only one hit over three scoreless innings in a game with the Cincinnati Reds on March 7. (MLB)

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Shinjo singles off Irabu

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Japanese outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo (2nd from L) drills a single off Japanese right-hander Hideki Irabu (L) in the first inning of a preseason game between his New York Mets and the Montreal Expos in Port St. Lucie on March 18. Shinjo, who played for three innings, was 2-for-2 against Irabu. The Mets drew 4-4 against the Expos in 10 innings.

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Ibaru notches 2nd win

DUNEDIN, United States - The Texas Rangers' Hideki Irabu notches his second win of the spring after allowing only one hit over three scoreless innings in a game with the Cincinnati Reds on March 7. (MLB)

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Irabu, Ichiro face each other

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Hideki Irabu pitches to Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki in their first encounter in the majors at the Ball Park in Arlington, Texas, on April 13. Irabu was charged with his second loss of the season as Seattle beat Texas 9-4. (MLB)

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Irabu to make comeback in independent league in U.S.

TOKYO, Japan - Former New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu (file photo) has come out of retirement and made a contract with Long Beach Armada of the independent Golden Baseball League, his management revealed on April 27. Released by the Hanshin Tigers in the 2004 offseason, the 39-year-old Irabu started training at the start of the year with an eye on making his comeback and is set to return to the mound in May for his first competitive game in five years. (Kyodo)

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Irabu signs with independent league's Long Beach Armada

LONG BEACH, United States - Former New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu (C) poses during a press conference in Long Beach on May 18 after signing with the Long Beach Armada of the Independent Golden Baseball League. At right is the team's manager Garry Templeton. (Kyodo)

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Texas' Irabu hospitalized with chest pains

MISSOURI, United States - Texas Rangers right-hander Hideki Irabu (file photo) was hospitalized July 15 after experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath at a Kansas City hotel in Missouri, baseball sources said. The sources said Irabu, who is in Missouri for a series of games with the Kansas City Royals, underwent emergency treatment at a hospital after small blood clots were discovered in the arteries of his lungs. (MLB)

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New bridge linking Okinawa's Miyako, Irabu islands opens

Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga (4th from L, front) and other guests cut the ribbon to open the Irabu Bridge linking Miyako and Irabu islands in Okinawa Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Jan. 31, 2015. The 3,540-meter bridge, which cost 39.5 billion yen to build, is the longest toll-free bridge in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New bridge links Okinawa's Miyako, Irabu islands

The 3,540-meter-long Irabu Bridge linking Miyako and Irabu islands in Okinawa Prefecture, southwestern Japan, opens on Jan. 31, 2015, as Japan's longest toll-free bridge. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-major leaguer Irabu arrested for assault at restaurant

TOKYO, Japan - Former major leaguer Hideki Irabu (file photo taken in 2003) is arrested Aug. 20 on suspicion of assaulting a restaurant manager in Osaka. Irabu, 39, who was a New York Yankees pitcher and also played for several other professional baseball teams both in Japan and the United States, allegedly attacked the manager after he drank around 20 mid-size jugs of beer, police said. (Kyodo)

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Ex-major league pitcher Irabu found dead

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo taken in August 2009 shows Hideki Irabu, former major league pitcher and Japanese professional baseball player. Police said on July 28, 2011, that Irabu was found dead at his home in the suburbs of Los Angeles the previous day. (Kyodo)

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Ex major league pitcher Irabu found dead

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo shows Hideki Irabu of Lotte Marines pitching in a game against Nippon Ham Fighters in which he achieved his 1,000th strikeout, in Chiba, near Tokyo, in May 1996. Police said on July 28, 2011, that the former major leaguer and Japanese professional baseball player was found dead at his home in the suburbs of Los Angeles the previous day. (Kyodo)

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Ex major league pitcher Irabu found dead

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo shows pitcher Hideki Irabu (L) shaking hands with Senichi Hoshino, manager of Hanshin Tigers, during a press conference held in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, in western Japan in December 2002, to announce that Irabu was joining the team. Police said on July 28, 2011, that the former major leaguer and Japanese professional baseball player was found dead at his home in the suburbs of Los Angeles the previous day. (Kyodo)

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(4)Tigers-Devil Rays friendly in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Tampa Bay Devil Rays right fielder Jose Cruz hits a solo homer off Hanshin Tigers pitcher Hideki Irabu in the fourth inning of a friendly at Tokyo Dome March 28. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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(3)Tigers-Devil Rays friendly in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Tampa Bay Devil Rays center fielder Rocco Baldelli (back) runs after hitting a homer in the second inning of a friendly against Japan's Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on March 28. Picher Hideki Irabu looks at the ball. (Kyodo)

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Irabu to stay with Hanshin Tigers next season

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Free-agent right-hander Hideki Irabu (L) speaks to reporters about his decision to remain with the Central League baseball club Hanshin Tigers at the team's office in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Nov. 27. Irabu landed a basic two-year contract worth 700 million yen with the club. At right is Katsuyoshi Nozaki, the team's president. (Kyodo)

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Hanshin's Irabu declares free agency

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers right-hander Hideki Irabu leaves the office of his club in Nishinomiya on Oct. 31 after taking procedures to declare free agency. (Kyodo)

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Irabu notches 2nd win

OSAKA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers starter Hideki Irabu waves at fans after notching his second victory as the team edged the Yakult Swallows 3-2 at Osaka Dome on April 4. (Kyodo)

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Irabu announces he is joining Hanshin Tigers

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Right-hander Hideki Irabu (L) shakes hands with the Hanshin Tigers manager Senichi Hoshino in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Dec. 10, in announcing his joining the Japanese Central League team. Irabu was released by the Texas Rangers last month following a season cut short by blood clots in his lungs. (Kyodo)

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Shinjo singles off Irabu

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Japanese outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo (2nd from L) drills a single off Japanese right-hander Hideki Irabu (L) in the first inning of a preseason game between his New York Mets and the Montreal Expos in Port St. Lucie on March 18. Shinjo, who played for three innings, was 2-for-2 against Irabu. The Mets drew 4-4 against the Expos in 10 innings.