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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami is pictured during fielding practice at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami is pictured during fielding practice at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami takes fielding practice at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani smiles as he walks to a field at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, to train independently of the team. Ohtani will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March, ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani smiles as he walks to a field at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, to train independently of the team. Ohtani will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March, ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto is pictured at the club's training facility before the start of a session training independently of the team in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto trains independently at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani (R)plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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[Breaking News]Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 11 Kyodo - Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 11, 2026, as he will play for the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in the 2026 season. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 11, 2026, as he will play for the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in the 2026 season.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 11, 2026, as he will play for the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in the 2026 season.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 11, 2026, as he will play for the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in the 2026 season.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 11, 2026, as he will play for the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in the 2026 season.

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Baseball: GM meetings in Las Vegas

Baseball: GM meetings in Las Vegas

Baseball agent Scott Boras meets the press as Major League Baseball's general manager meetings get under way in Las Vegas on Nov. 12, 2025. Boras said his client Tatsuya Imai, pitcher of Japan's Seibu Lions, will be posted for MLB teams on Nov. 19.

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Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka acknowledges fans after earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

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Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka celebrates after earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

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Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka celebrates after earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

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Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka celebrates after earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

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Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (3rd from L) is showered with water by teammates after earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

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Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka poses after earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

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Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (C) is showered with water by teammates after earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

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Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is congratulated by fans after earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

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Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka holds a press conference after earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

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Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches en route to earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

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Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches en route to earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

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Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches en route to earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

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Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches en route to earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

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[breaking News]Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

TOKYO, Japan, March 14 Kyodo - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 14, 2025, while the team is in Tokyo for Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (L) and Japan national baseball team manager Hirokazu Ibata pose for a photo ahead of the second game of the MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Tokyo Dome on March 19, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Japan's undisputed super bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue waves to the crowd ahead of the first game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

TOKYO, Japan, April 2 Kyodo - Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga pitches against Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in the first game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Japan's all-time home run king Sadaharu Oh (front, 2nd from R) meets with a Los Angeles Dodgers player and manager Dave Roberts (front, R) at Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, prior to the first game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Japan's all-time home run king Sadaharu Oh (L) shakes hands with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts at Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, prior to the first game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.

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[Breaking News]Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

TOKYO, Japan, March 14 Kyodo - Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga of Japan attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 14, 2025, while the team is in Tokyo for Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Tokyo Dome. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

TOKYO, Japan, March 14 Kyodo - Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani of Japan attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 14, 2025, while the team is in Tokyo for Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

TOKYO, Japan, March 14 Kyodo - Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Tokyo Dome on March 14, 2025, where he will play in Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs next week. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

TOKYO, Japan, March 14 Kyodo - Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki of Japan attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 14, 2025, while the team is in Tokyo for Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Tokyo Dome. (Kyodo)

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Japan: Dodgers’ Kike Hernández Enjoys Tokyo Visit Before MLB Opening Games 3

Days ahead of the MLB opening game against the Chicago Cubs, part of the Tokyo Series on Tuesday, March 18, Los Angeles Dodgers star player Enrique Hernández, was seen around Harajuku, a popular area in Tokyo, and enjoyed exploring the city.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga of Japan works out ahead of an exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers on March 15, 2025, at Tokyo Dome, prior to Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki of Japan takes batting practice ahead of an exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers on March 15, 2025, at Tokyo Dome, prior to Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga of Japan meets the press ahead of a pre-season exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers on March 15, 2025, at Tokyo Dome, prior to Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

(From L) Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki, all of Japan, pose for photos after a press conference in Tokyo on March 14, 2025, while the team is in Tokyo for Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

(From L) Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki, all of Japan, pose for photos after a press conference in Tokyo on March 14, 2025, while the team is in Tokyo for Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

(From L) Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki, all of Japan, pose for photos after a press conference in Tokyo on March 14, 2025, while the team is in Tokyo for Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani of Japan attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 14, 2025, while the team is in Tokyo for Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga of Japan attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 14, 2025, while the team is in Tokyo for Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Tokyo Dome.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

(From L) Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki, all of Japan, pose for photos after a press conference in Tokyo on March 14, 2025, while the team is in Tokyo for Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome.

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