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Japan vs MLB All-Stars friendly game in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Evan Longoria hits a homer over the left fence off Japan's pitcher Takahiro Matsuba in the fifth inning of their friendly baseball game at Okinawa Cellular Stadium in Naha, Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, on Nov. 20, 2014.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars friendly game in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Japan's Ryosuke Kikuchi scores past MLB All-Stars catcher Drew Butera on a triple hit by Yoshihiro Maru in the fifth inning of their friendly baseball game at Okinawa Cellular Stadium in Naha, Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, on Nov. 20, 2014.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars friendly game in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Evan Longoria hits a homer over the left fence off Japan's pitcher Takahiro Matsuba in the fifth inning of their friendly baseball game at Okinawa Cellular Stadium in Naha, Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, on Nov. 20, 2014.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars friendly game in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Japan's pitcher Takahiro Matsuba watches a homer hit by the MLB All-Stars' Evan Longoria in the fifth inning of their friendly baseball game at Okinawa Cellular Stadium in Naha, Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, on Nov. 20, 2014.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars friendly game in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Japan's Yoshihiro Maru hits an RBI triple off MLB All-Starts pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada in the fifth inning of their friendly baseball game at Okinawa Cellular Stadium in Naha, Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, on Nov. 20, 2014.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars friendly game in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Japan starter Shota Takeda pitches against MLB All-Stars in their friendly baseball game at Okinawa Cellular Stadium in Naha, Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, on Nov. 20, 2014.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars friendly game in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - MLB All-Stars starter Hector Santiago pitches against Japan in their friendly baseball game at Okinawa Cellular Stadium in Naha, Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, on Nov. 20, 2014.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars friendly game in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - The MLB All-Stars Justin Morneau hits a sacrifice fly off Japan's starter Shota Takeda (L) in the first inning of their friendly baseball game at Okinawa Cellular Stadium in Naha, Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, on Nov. 20, 2014. At right is Japan's catcher Hikaru Ito.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars friendly game in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Japan's starting pitcher Shota Takeda watches a sacrifice fly hit by MLB All-Stars Justin Morneau in the first inning of their friendly baseball game at Okinawa Cellular Stadium in Naha, Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, on Nov. 20, 2014.

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MLB team praises Otani's potential

TOKYO, Japan - The Nippon Ham Fighter's Shohei Otani pitches against the Major League Baseball All-Stars at Sapporo Dome in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2014, in the last game of the five-game series. The MLB All-Stars manager and players were impressed with his pitching and potential.

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Managers of MLB, Samurai Japan visit Shuri Castle

NAHA, Japan - Major League Baseball All-Stars manager John Farrell (3rd from L), Samurai Japan manger Hiroki Kokubo (3rd from R) and some of their players pose for a photo at Shuri Castle in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, on Nov. 19, 2014, on the eve of an exhibition game between Japan and an MLB team.

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MLB All-Stars beat Japan 6-1 in Game 4

TOKYO, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Evan Longoria hits a homer in the sixth inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series against Japan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014.

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MLB All-Stars beat Japan 6-1 in Game 4

TOKYO, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Jose Altuve steals second base in the fifth inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series against at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014.

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MLB All-Stars beat Japan 6-1 in Game 4

TOKYO, Japan - MLB All-Stars right fielder Yasiel Puing jumps to catch a fly by Japan's Yoshimoto Tsutsugo in the fourth inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014.

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MLB All-Stars beat Japan 6-1 in Game 4

TOKYO, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Justin Morneau (R) is congratulated by MLB All-Stars manager John Farrrell (C) after hitting a three-run homer off Japan starting pitcher Shintaro Fujinami in the third inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014.

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MLB All-Stars beat Japan 6-1 in Game 4

TOKYO, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Justin Morneau (C) is congratulated by teammates Yasiel Puing (R) and Jose Altuve after hitting a three-run homer off Japan starting pitcher Shintaro Fujinami in the third inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars baseball game in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Justin Morneau (R) celebrates with teammates Yasiel Puing (C) and Jose Altuve (L) after hitting a three-run homer off Japan starting pitcher Shintaro Fujinami in the third inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars baseball game in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Justin Morneau watches a three-run homer over the right fence off Japan starting pitcher Shintaro Fujinami in the third inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars baseball game in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Justin Morneau hits a three-run homer over the right fence off Japan starting pitcher Shintaro Fujinami (L) in the third inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014. At right is Japan catcher Seiji Kobayashi.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars baseball game in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - MLB All-Stars starter Chris Capuano pitches in Game 4 of an exhibition series against Japan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars baseball game in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Justin Morneau hits an RBI double off Japan starter Shintaro Fujinami (L) in the first inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014. At right is Japan catcher Seiji Kobayashi.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars baseball game in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Justin Morneau hits an RBI double off Japan starter Shintaro Fujinami in the first inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014.

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Injured Cano impressed by Japan team, fans

TOKYO, Japan - Seattle Mariners superstar Robinson Cano walks with a cane on the field at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014, prior to Game 4 of the five-game series between the MLB All-Stars and Japan. Cano was hit by a pitch from Orix Buffaloes right-hander Yuki Nishi in the previous day's no-hit defeat to Japan.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars baseball game in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's starter Shintaro Fujinami of the Hanshin Tigers pitches in Game 4 of an exhibition series against the MLB All-Stars at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2016.

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Ceremony for 1st Japan-MLB All-Stars series in 8 yrs

OSAKA, Japan - Samurai Japan (R) and the Major League Baseball All-Stars line up before the start of the Game 1 at Kyocera Dome in Osaka on Nov. 12, 2014, the first such series in eight years.

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Japan-MLB All-Stars series Game 1

OSAKA, Japan - Samurai Japan ace Kenta Maeda (L) of the Hiroshima Carp pitches against Robinson Cano of the Seattle Mariners in the top of the first inning at Osaka's Kyocera Dome on Nov. 12, 2014. Japan beat the MLB team 2-0 in Game 1 of the five-game series.

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MLB stars escape with slim victory in exhibition

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Houston Astros center fielder Dexter Fowler hits a solo homer in the seventh inning of an exhibition game between the Major League Baseball All-Stars and a mixed team from Japan's Yomiuri Giants and Hanshin Tigers on Nov. 11, 2014, at Koshien Stadium. The MLB All-Stars won 8-7.

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MLB stars escape with slim victory in exhibition

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez hits a solo homer in the sixth inning of an exhibition game between the Major League Baseball All-Stars and a mixed team from Japan's Yomiuri Giants and Hanshin Tigers on Nov. 11, 2014, at Koshien Stadium. The MLB All-Stars won 8-7.

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MLB All-Stars escape with slim victory in exhibition

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Members of the Major League Baseball All-Stars watch from the dugout as fans release balloons in the seventh inning of an exhibition game against a team made up of players from Japan's Yomiuri Giants and Hanshin Tigers on Nov. 11, 2014, at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan. The MLB All-Stars won 8-7.

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MLB stars escape with slim victory in exhibition

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria (2nd from L) is cheered by his teammates after hitting a grand slam in the fifth inning of an exhibition game between the Major League Baseball All-Stars and a mixed team from Japan's Yomiuri Giants and Hanshin Tigers on Nov. 11, 2014, at Koshien Stadium. The MLB All-Stars won 8-7.

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MLB stars escape with slim victory in exhibition

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria hits a grand slam in the fifth inning of an exhibition game between the Major League Baseball All-Stars and a mixed team from Japan's Yomiuri Giants and Hanshin Tigers on Nov. 11, 2014, at Koshien Stadium. The MLB All-Stars won 8-7.

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MLB stars escape with slim victory in exhibition

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria hits a grand slam in the fifth inning of an exhibition game between the Major League Baseball All-Stars and a mixed team from Japan's Yomiuri Giants and Hanshin Tigers on Nov. 11, 2014, at Koshien Stadium. The MLB All-Stars won 8-7.

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MLB All-Stars meet press in Japan

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - John Farrell (C), manager of the U.S. Major League Baseball All-Stars, Hisashi Iwakuma (R) and Robinson Cano, both of the Seattle Mariners, meet the press at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 10, 2014, before the five-game series against Japan.

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Select MLB vs Japan All-Stars in 3rd exhibition game

TOKYO, Japan - Yakult Swallows outfielder Norichika Aoki (R) homers off Baltimore Orioles pitcher Erik Bedard (L) in the first inning of a game between the select MLB team and Japan All-Stars at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 5.

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Select MLB beats Japan All-Stars in 2nd exhibition game

TOKYO, Japan - Atlanta Braves' Andruw Jones catches a ball hit by Nippon Ham Fighters infielder Michihiro Ogasawara during the fifth inning of an exhibition game between the select MLB team and Japan All-Stars at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 4.

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Select MLB beats Japan All-Stars in 2nd exhibition game

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Tomoya Satozaki (L) hits a two-run homer off Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo (R) in the third inning of an exhibition game between the select MLB team and Japan All-Stars at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 4.

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Select MLB beats Japan All-Stars in 2nd exhibition game

TOKYO, Japan - Atlanta Braves' Andruw Jones (L) jumps into second base during the second inning of an exhibition game between the select MLB team and Japan All-Stars at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 4.

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Select MLB beats Japan All-Stars in 2nd exhibition game

TOKYO, Japan - Philadelphia Phillies infielder Ryan Howard hits a second homer in the third inning of an exhibition game between the select MLB team and Japan All-Stars at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 4. Major leaguers beat Japan 8-6 to win their second straight in a five-game exhibition series.

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(8)MLB All-Stars Game 8

TOKYO, Japan - Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells smiles in front of a Honda car he got as the prize for the Most Valuable Player award of the eight-game exhibition series between the major league selection and the Japanese All-Star team at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14. (MLB)

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(6)MLB All-Stars Game 8

TOKYO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers outfielder Norihito Akahoshi (R) poses with Boston Red Sox infielder David Ortiz after their final exhibition game at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14. (MLB)

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(7)MLB All-Stars Game 8

TOKYO, Japan - Seibu Lions pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka and Yomiuri Giants hurler Koji Uehara, both known to be keen on playing in the major league, chats after the Japanese All-Star team was shut out 5-0 by the major league selection in their final exhibition game at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14. (MLB)

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(2)MLB All-Stars Game 8

TOKYO, Japan - Anaheim Angels closer Francisco Rodoriguez (R) and Cleveland Indians catcher Victor Martinez celebrate as the major league team shuts out the Japanese All-Stars 5-0 on the final day of the eight-game exhibition series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14. (MLB)

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(3)MLB All-Stars Game 8

TOKYO, Japan - Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells belts a two-run homer off Hanshin Tigers left-hander Kei Igawa in the first inning of the final exhibition game between the major league selection and the Japanese All-Stars at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14. (MLB)

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(1)MLB All-Stars Game 8

TOKYO, Japan - Jake Peavy of the San Diego Padres holds the Japanese All-Stars to two hits over six scoreless innings on the final day of the eight-game exhibition series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14. The MLB team shut out the hosts 5-0. (MLB)

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(4)MLB All-Stars Game 8

TOKYO, Japan - Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz blast a two-run homer off Hanshin Tigers left-hander Kei Igawa in the fourth inning of the final exhibition game between the major league selection and the Japanese All-Stars at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14. (MLB)

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(5)MLB All-Stars Game 8

TOKYO, Japan - Daiei Hawks manager Sadaharu Oh, who skippered the Japanese All-Stars, and San Diego Padres manager Bruce Bochy, who managed the major league selection, swap their wind breaker before the start of the final exhibition game at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14. (MLB)

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(4)MLB All-Stars - Game 7

NAGOYA, Japan -Boston Red Sox infielder David Ortiz returns home on a sacrifice fly to center in the seventh inning of Game Seven between the U.S. major league team and Japan's all-star team at Nagoya Dome on Nov. 12. (MLB)

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(2)MLB All-Stars - Game 7

NAGOYA, Japan - Atlanta Braves catcher Johnny Estrada (23) gets congratulations from teammates after hitting an RBI sacrifice fly to center in the seventh inning of Game Seven between the U.S. major league team and Japan's all-star team at Nagoya Dome on Nov. 12. (MLB)

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(3)MLB All-Stars - Game 7

NAGOYA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers outfielder Norihiro Akahoshi steals the second base in the first inning of Game Seven between the U.S. major league team and Japan's all-star team at Nagoya Dome on Nov. 12. (MLB)

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(1)MLB All-Stars - Game 7

NAGOYA, Japan - Athens Olympic hammer throw gold medallist Koji Murofushi throws the first pitch at the opening of Game 7 between the U.S. major league team and Japan's all-star team at Nagoya Dome on Nov. 12. (MLB)