World Baseball Classic: Japan team arrives in Maiami

World Baseball Classic: Japan team arrives in Maiami

Japan's Kazuma Okamoto (front) and Tomoyuki Sugano arrive at Miami International Airport in Florida on March 11, 2026, after the Japanese team advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals by winning all four pool games.

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan starter Tomoyuki Sugano (19) is greeted by teammates after throwing the fourth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano takes part in a live batting practice session during the team's spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 16, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano takes part in a live batting practice session during the team's spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 16, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano throws a bullpen session during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano throws a bullpen session during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano throws a bullpen session during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano throws a bullpen session during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano (R) works out during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano plays catch during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano autographs a ball for a fan during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano autographs a ball for a fan during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano plays catch during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano takes fielding practice during spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2026. The veteran Japanese right-hander joined the MLB National League team recently.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run off Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano in the first inning of a baseball game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run off Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano in the first inning of a baseball game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run off Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano in the first inning of a baseball game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run off Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano in the first inning of a baseball game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run, his second of the day, off Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano in the third inning of a baseball game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run, his second of the day, off Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano in the third inning of a baseball game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run, his second of the day, off Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano in the third inning of a baseball game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run, his second of the day, off Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano in the third inning of a baseball game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Orioles

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run, his second of the day, off Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano in the third inning of a baseball game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sept. 7, 2025.

Baseball: Orioles vs. Giants

Baseball: Orioles vs. Giants

Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano wipes sweat off his face during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Aug. 31, 2025.

Baseball: Orioles vs. Giants

Baseball: Orioles vs. Giants

Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano is pictured during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Aug. 31, 2025.

Baseball: Orioles vs. Giants

Baseball: Orioles vs. Giants

Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano (far R) is pulled from the mound by manager Tony Mansolino (36) during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Aug. 31, 2025.

Baseball: Orioles vs. Giants

Baseball: Orioles vs. Giants

Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano is pictured after giving up a solo home run to Rafael Devers of the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Aug. 31, 2025.

Baseball: Orioles vs. Giants

Baseball: Orioles vs. Giants

Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Aug. 31, 2025.

Baseball: Orioles vs. Giants

Baseball: Orioles vs. Giants

Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Aug. 31, 2025.

Baseball: Orioles vs. Giants

Baseball: Orioles vs. Giants

Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Aug. 31, 2025.

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano leaves the mound during the sixth inning as a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners is interrupted by rain at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland on Aug. 14, 2025.

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano leaves the mound during the sixth inning as a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners is interrupted by rain at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland on Aug. 14, 2025.

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano takes the mound to start a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 14, 2025, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland.

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches against the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game on Aug. 14, 2025, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland.

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches against the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game on Aug. 14, 2025, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland.

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 14, 2025, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland.

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 14, 2025, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland.

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 14, 2025, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland.

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 14, 2025, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland.

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baseball: Mariners vs. Orioles

Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches in a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 14, 2025, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland.