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Free agent Takatsu signs for Yakult

TOKYO, Japan - Former Chicago White Sox and New York Mets closer Shingo Takatsu smiles at a press conference after signing a one-year contract with his old club on feb. 14.

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(2)Iguchi hits double, Takatsu picks up 2nd save

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Shingo Takatsu (L) joins Juan Uribe (C) and Tadahito Iguchi to celebrate as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5 at HHH Metrodome on April 9. Takatsu got the final out with a strikeout to pick up his second save of the season. (MLB)

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White Sox's closer Takatsu earns 5th save against Mariners

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox closer Shingo Takatsu (R) and catcher Jamie Burke celebrate their team's 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 11. Takatsu pitched a perfect ninth for his fifth save. (MLB)

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White Sox's Takatsu earns his 4th save against Mariners

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox closer Shingo Takatsu pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the Chicago Whites Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 10. Takastu struck out two in a perfect ninth to earn his fourth save of this season. The Whites Sox won 3-2. (MLB)

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(5)Japanese major leaguers at spring camp

TUCSON, United States - Chicago White Sox pitcher Shingo Takatsu listens to manager Ozzie Guillen after pitching a hitless inning in an intra-squad game at the team's spring camp in Tucson, Arizona, on March 1. (MLB)

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(4)Japanese major leaguers at spring camp

TUCSON, United States - Chicago White Sox pitcher Shingo Takatsu pitches a hitless inning in an intra-squad game at the team's spring camp in Tucson, Arizona, on March 1. (MLB)

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(1)Takatsu trains in Arizona

TUCSON, United States - Closer Shingo Takatsu, who has joined the Chicago White Sox from the Yakult Swallows, practices pitching in Tucson, Arizona, on Feb. 16. (MLB)

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(2)Takatsu trains in Arizona

TUCSON, United States - Closer Shingo Takatsu, who has joined the Chicago White Sox from the Yakult Swallows, gives his autograph to a fan during his preseason training at Tucson, Arizona, on Feb. 16. (MLB)

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Takatsu arrives in Tucson to join White Sox camp

TUCSON, United States - Shingo Takatsu, who signed a one-year deal with the Chicago White Sox for this season, arrives at Tucson International Airport, Arizona, on Feb. 15 to join the team's spring camp.

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Takatsu says majors were longtime goal

TOKYO, Japan - Chicago White Sox right-hander Shingo Takatsu poses for photographers at a press conference at a Tokyo hotel Jan. 26. Takatsu, who signed a $1 million free-agent deal with the White Sox last week, said he had been hoping to play in the major leagues for a few years.

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Takatsu joins White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Japan's career saves leader Shingo Takatsu wears the Chicago White Sox uniform Jan. 23 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago as it was announced he is joining the American League club, the first Japanese player to do so. (MLB)

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Takatsu joining Chicago White Sox

NEW YORK, United States - Shingo Takatsu (file photo), Japan's career saves record holder, has agreed to sign a $1 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox, the Associated Press on Jan. 22.

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Yakult's Takatsu opts for FA, looks to majors

TOKYO, Japan - Yakult Swallows right-hander Shingo Takatsu speaks to reporters at the head office of Yakult Honsha Co. in Tokyo on Nov. 4 about his decision to exercise his free agency in the hope of landing a deal with a major league club.

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Swallows' Takatsu earns 200th save

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Yakult Swallows' Shingo Takatsu (R) rejoices with catcher Atsuya Furuta after earning his career 200th save to become the second pitcher to do so in a game against Hanshin Tigers at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on April 28.

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Baseball: Yakult Swallows win Central League title

Yakult Swallows manager Shingo Takatsu is tossed in the air by his players after the team won their second straight and ninth overall Central League pennant on Sept. 25, 2022, at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo.

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Baseball: Yakult Swallows win Central League title

Yakult Swallows manager Shingo Takatsu is tossed in the air by his players after the team won their second straight and ninth overall Central League pennant on Sept. 25, 2022, at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo.

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Baseball: Japan Series

Yakult Swallows manager Shingo Takatsu (top) is tossed in the air by his players after the Swallows claimed their first Japan Series baseball title in 20 years with a 2-1, 12-inning Game 6 win over the Orix Buffaloes on Nov. 27, 2021, at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.

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Baseball: Japan Series

Yakult Swallows manager Shingo Takatsu (top) is tossed in the air by his players after the Swallows claimed their first Japan Series baseball title in 20 years with a 2-1, 12-inning Game 6 win over the Orix Buffaloes on Nov. 27, 2021, at Hotto Motto Field Kobe in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.

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Baseball: Central League playoffs in Japan

Yakult Swallows manager Shingo Takatsu (top) is tossed in the air by his players after the team advanced to the Japan Series in a 2-2 tie with the Yomiuri Giants in Game 3 of the Central League Climax Series at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 12, 2021.

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Baseball: Central League playoffs in Japan

Yakult Swallows manager Shingo Takatsu (top) is tossed in the air by his players after the team advanced to the Japan Series in a 2-2 tie with the Yomiuri Giants in Game 3 of the Central League Climax Series at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 12, 2021.

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Baseball in Japan

Yakult Swallows manager Shingo Takatsu (top) is tossed in the air by his players at Yokohama Stadium after the team clinched the Central League baseball title on Oct. 26, 2021.

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Baseball in Japan

Yakult Swallows manager Shingo Takatsu (top) is tossed in the air by his players at Yokohama Stadium after the team clinched the Central League baseball title on Oct. 26, 2021.

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Free agent Takatsu signs for Yakult

TOKYO, Japan - Former Chicago White Sox and New York Mets closer Shingo Takatsu smiles at a press conference after signing a one-year contract with his old club on feb. 14. (Kyodo)

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White Sox's closer Takatsu earns 5th save against Mariners

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox closer Shingo Takatsu (R) and catcher Jamie Burke celebrate their team's 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 11. Takatsu pitched a perfect ninth for his fifth save. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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White Sox's Takatsu earns his 4th save against Mariners

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox closer Shingo Takatsu pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the Chicago Whites Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 10. Takastu struck out two in a perfect ninth to earn his fourth save of this season. The Whites Sox won 3-2. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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(2)Iguchi hits double, Takatsu picks up 2nd save

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Shingo Takatsu (L) joins Juan Uribe (C) and Tadahito Iguchi to celebrate as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5 at HHH Metrodome on April 9. Takatsu got the final out with a strikeout to pick up his second save of the season. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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(1)Takatsu trains in Arizona

TUCSON, United States - Closer Shingo Takatsu, who has joined the Chicago White Sox from the Yakult Swallows, practices pitching in Tucson, Arizona, on Feb. 16. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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(2)Takatsu trains in Arizona

TUCSON, United States - Closer Shingo Takatsu, who has joined the Chicago White Sox from the Yakult Swallows, gives his autograph to a fan during his preseason training at Tucson, Arizona, on Feb. 16. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Baseball in Japan

Yakult Swallows manager Shingo Takatsu walks on his way out of Jingu Stadium in Tokyo after a 12-0 loss to the Yomiuri Giants on June 28, 2020, wearing a face mask amid concerns over a possible second wave of coronavirus infections in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Opening series in Japan

Yakult Swallows manager Shingo Takatsu reacts after Tetsuto Yamada hit a two-run home run in the first inning against the Chunichi Dragons at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on June 20, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(5)Japanese major leaguers at spring camp

TUCSON, United States - Chicago White Sox pitcher Shingo Takatsu listens to manager Ozzie Guillen after pitching a hitless inning in an intra-squad game at the team's spring camp in Tucson, Arizona, on March 1. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Takatsu arrives in Tucson to join White Sox camp

TUCSON, United States - Shingo Takatsu, who signed a one-year deal with the Chicago White Sox for this season, arrives at Tucson International Airport, Arizona, on Feb. 15 to join the team's spring camp. (Kyodo)

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Takatsu says majors were longtime goal

TOKYO, Japan - Chicago White Sox right-hander Shingo Takatsu poses for photographers at a press conference at a Tokyo hotel Jan. 26. Takatsu, who signed a $1 million free-agent deal with the White Sox last week, said he had been hoping to play in the major leagues for a few years. (Kyodo)

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Takatsu joins White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Japan's career saves leader Shingo Takatsu wears the Chicago White Sox uniform Jan. 23 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago as it was announced he is joining the American League club, the first Japanese player to do so. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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Takatsu joining Chicago White Sox

NEW YORK, United States - Shingo Takatsu (file photo), Japan's career saves record holder, has agreed to sign a $1 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox, the Associated Press on Jan. 22. (Kyodo)

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Yakult's Takatsu opts for FA, looks to majors

TOKYO, Japan - Yakult Swallows right-hander Shingo Takatsu speaks to reporters at the head office of Yakult Honsha Co. in Tokyo on Nov. 4 about his decision to exercise his free agency in the hope of landing a deal with a major league club. (Kyodo)

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Swallows' Takatsu earns 200th save

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Yakult Swallows' Shingo Takatsu (R) rejoices with catcher Atsuya Furuta after earning his career 200th save to become the second pitcher to do so in a game against Hanshin Tigers at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on April 28.