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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani responds to cheers from fans before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on May 20, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani responds to cheers from fans before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on May 20, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run as teammates and fans celebrate in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani waves to fans before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

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Dodgers' World Series victory parade

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (3rd from R) and first baseman Freddie Freeman (2nd from R) wave to fans from an open-top bus during a parade to celebrate the baseball team's World Series victory in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers' World Series victory parade

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani waves to fans from an open-top bus during a parade to celebrate the baseball team's World Series victory in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers World Series victory parade

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani waves to fans from an open-top bus during a parade to celebrate the baseball team's World Series victory in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani fans Willy Adames of the San Francisco Giants, striking out three batters in a row, in the first inning of a baseball game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on July 12, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani fans Willy Adames of the San Francisco Giants, striking out three batters in a row, in the first inning of a baseball game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on July 12, 2025.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani throws a ball to fans during a practice session ahead of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 1, 2025.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani throws a ball to fans during a practice session ahead of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 1, 2025.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Fans are pictured at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2025, ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is set to start, pitching in an MLB game for the first time since August 2023.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Fans cheer after Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hit a solo home run, his first of the season, in the fifth inning of the second game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome on March 19, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Fans cheer after Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hit a solo home run, his first of the season, in the fifth inning of the second game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome on March 19, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

A large crowd of fans gather outside Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 19, 2025, for the second game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

A large crowd of fans gather outside Tokyo Dome (R) in the Japanese capital on March 19, 2025, for the second game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Fans pack Tokyo Dome to watch the first game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs on March 18, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Fans pack Tokyo Dome to watch the first game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs on March 18, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (C, R) gets a cart ride as he moves around the training field while surrounded by fans at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Marlins

Fans at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, celebrate after Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit a two-run home run, his 50th homer of the season, in the seventh inning of a game against the Miami Marlins on Sept. 19, 2024. He became the first Major League Baseball player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Marlins

Fans at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, celebrate after Shohei Ohtani (C) of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit a two-run home run, his 50th homer of the season, in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Sept. 19, 2024. He became the first Major League Baseball player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season.

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Baseball: MLB Seoul Series

Fans of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pose in front of Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome on March 20, 2024, ahead of the first game of MLB's season-opening two-game series between the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres.

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Baseball: MLB Seoul Series

Fans of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pose in front of Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome on March 20, 2024, ahead of the first game of MLB's season-opening two-game series between the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres.

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Baseball: MLB Seoul Series

Fans line up outside Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome on March 20, 2024, ahead of the first game of MLB's season-opening two-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Fans watch the flight of the ball after Shohei Ohtani (R) of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 27, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Fans stand up and watch Shohei Ohtani (C) of the Los Angeles Dodgers heading back to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 27, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Fans stand up and watch Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounding the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 27, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Fans watch two-way star Shohei Ohtani head to the ground for spring training with the Los Angeles Dodgers in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 14, 2024.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani responds to autograph requests from fans before a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 4, 2023.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Angels

Fans go wild as Shohei Ohtani (front) of the Los Angeles Angels rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning in Game 1 of a baseball doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Aug. 23, 2023.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Fans celebrate after Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) hit a solo home run, his second homer of the night, in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 27, 2023.

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Baseball: Twins vs. Angels

Fans of Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani hold up signs and wave after watching his two-way performance against the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 21, 2023.

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Baseball: Astros vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels, holding a samurai helmet, acknowledges cheers from fans after his two-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 10, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani responds to autograph requests from fans before a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 4, 2023.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels fans cheer for two-way star Shohei Ohtani ahead of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on April 22, 2023, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Bobblehead of Ohtani

Fans show off their bobblehead dolls of two-way player Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 8, 2023. The dolls were handed out to spectators ahead of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Baseball: Bobblehead of Ohtani

Fans show off their bobblehead dolls of two-way player Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 8, 2023. The dolls were handed out to spectators ahead of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani signs an autograph for fans ahead of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on April 1, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani signs an autograph for fans ahead of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on April 1, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani signs an autograph for fans ahead of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on April 1, 2023.

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Fans mass in front of Vantelin Dome Nagoya

Fans mass in front of Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Nagoya, central Japan, to buy World Baseball Classic merchandise on March 3, 2023. Two-way star Shohei Ohtani joined his WBC team the same day.

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Fans mass in front of Vantelin Dome Nagoya

Fans mass in front of Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Nagoya, central Japan, to buy World Baseball Classic merchandise on March 3, 2023. Two-way star Shohei Ohtani joined his WBC team the same day.

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People in Seoul praise South Korea for placing 2nd at WBC

SEOUL, South Korea - Fans of South Korea appear dejected after watching Japan score two tie-breaking runs in the 10th inning of the World Baseball Classic final on a ballpark video screen in Seoul on March 24. Japan beat South Korea 5-3 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, winning its second straight WBC title.

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S. Korea beats Mexico 8-2 in WBC 2nd round

SAN DIEGO, United States - South Korean baseball fans celebrate after South Korea scored two runs in the seventh inning of a game against Mexico in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, on March 15. South Korea won 8-2 and will play against Japan on March 18 for a spot in the semifinals.

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Japan vs China in WBC Pool A opener in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's infielder Shuichi Murata waves to fans ahead of the fourth inning of the first round Pool A game against China in the 2009 World Baseball Classic tournament at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 5. In the third inning, Murata hit a two-run homer.

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Japan vs China in WBC Pool A opener in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Fans celebrate after Japan's Shuichi Murata (front) hits a two-run homer off China's starter Li Chenhao over the left-field fence in the third inning of the opening game in the first round of Pool A in the 2009 World Baseball Classic tournament at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 5.

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Sapporo awaits Japan Series Game No. 1

SAPPORO, Japan - ''Go for it, Fighters! Two-peat as Japan No. 1!'' This overhead banner in Japanese greets baseball fans at JR Sapporo Station as they arrive in Sapporo on Oct. 27 to watch the Japan Series opener between the Sapporo-based Nippon Ham Fighters, the defending champions, and the Chunichi Dragons from Nagoya at Sapporo Dome. The game opens at 6:15 p.m.

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Baseball: Abe's 3-run shot lifts CL to All-Star sweep

SENDAI, Japan - Veteran Rakuten slugger Takeshi Yamasaki delights the local fans at Fullcast Stadium in Sendai on July 21 with a two-run homer in the first inning of Game 2 in the All-Star series. Their delight was short-lived as the Central League outslugged the Pacific League for an 11-5 victory and a two-game sweep of the series.

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Players back to ballparks after weekend strike

SAPPORO, Japan - Baseball fans form long lines to enter Sapporo Dome for a game between the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks and Nippon Ham Fighters on Sept. 20 following the end of the two-day strike by players over the realignment of baseball clubs.

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(5)Players' strike this weekend averted

NAGOYA, Japan - Two baseball fans read a notice of a decision taken by players to avert a weekend walkout at Nagoya Dome on Sept. 10. Baseball officials and players averted a strike at least for this weekend following two days of negotiations in Osaka after compromise proposals were made in a last-ditch effort to narrow their differences over a planned merger of two ballclubs.