Memorial ceremony for Japanese baseball legend Nagashima

Memorial ceremony for Japanese baseball legend Nagashima

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui delivers a eulogy at a memorial ceremony held at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 21, 2025, for Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, the former Yomiuri Giants star player and manager who died in June. (Pool photo)

Memorial ceremony for Japanese baseball legend Nagashima

Memorial ceremony for Japanese baseball legend Nagashima

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui delivers a eulogy at a memorial ceremony held at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 21, 2025, for Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, the former Yomiuri Giants star player and manager who died in June. (Pool photo)

Memorial ceremony for Japanese baseball legend Nagashima

Memorial ceremony for Japanese baseball legend Nagashima

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui delivers a eulogy at a memorial ceremony held at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 21, 2025, for Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, the former Yomiuri Giants star player and manager who died in June. (Pool photo)

Memorial ceremony for Japanese baseball legend Nagashima

Memorial ceremony for Japanese baseball legend Nagashima

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui bows after delivering a eulogy at a memorial ceremony held at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 21, 2025, for Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, the former Yomiuri Giants star player and manager who died in June.

Memorial ceremony for Japanese baseball legend Nagashima

Memorial ceremony for Japanese baseball legend Nagashima

Former Yomiuri Giants and New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui delivers a eulogy at a memorial ceremony held at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 21, 2025, for Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, the former Yomiuri Giants star player and manager who died in June.

Memorial ceremony for Japanese baseball legend Nagashima

Memorial ceremony for Japanese baseball legend Nagashima

Former Yomiuri Giants and New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui delivers a eulogy at a memorial ceremony held at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 21, 2025, for Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, the former Yomiuri Giants star player and manager who died in June.

6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party - LA

6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party - LA

American DJ, producer, model, TV personality and Shaquille O'Neal's son Myles O’Neal arrives at the 6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party held at CBS Television City on October 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party - LA

6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party - LA

American DJ, producer, model, TV personality and Shaquille O'Neal's son Myles O’Neal arrives at the 6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party held at CBS Television City on October 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party - LA

6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party - LA

American DJ, producer, model, TV personality and Shaquille O'Neal's son Myles O’Neal arrives at the 6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party held at CBS Television City on October 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party - LA

6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party - LA

American DJ, producer, model, TV personality and Shaquille O'Neal's son Myles O’Neal arrives at the 6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party held at CBS Television City on October 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party - LA

6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party - LA

American DJ, producer, model, TV personality and Shaquille O'Neal's son Myles O’Neal arrives at the 6th Annual Unruly Halloween Party held at CBS Television City on October 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baseball: Hideki Matsui

Baseball: Hideki Matsui

Former New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui meets the press after holding a baseball clinic in New York on Sept. 27, 2025.

US: Boos and Cheers as Trump Appears at Yankee Stadium on 24th 9/11 Anniversary

On Thursday, September 11, the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, U.S. President Donald Trump attended the New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers game at Yankee Stadium. Each time the president appeared on the stadium’s big screen, the crowd responded with a mix of boos and cheers, reflecting divided opinions. His appearance was accompanied by heightened security measures, influenced in part by the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah the day before.

US: Boos and Cheers as Trump Appears at Yankee Stadium on 24th 9/11 Anniversary 2

On Thursday, September 11, the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, U.S. President Donald Trump attended the New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers game at Yankee Stadium. Each time the president appeared on the stadium’s big screen, the crowd responded with a mix of boos and cheers, reflecting divided opinions. His appearance was accompanied by heightened security measures, influenced in part by the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah the day before.

Japan Hall of Fame award ceremony for Ichiro Suzuki

Japan Hall of Fame award ceremony for Ichiro Suzuki

Ichiro Suzuki (C), who had a total of 4,367 hits between Japan and the United States, poses for a photo with his plaque during an award ceremony for his 2025 enshrinement in the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city on Aug. 31, 2025. Standing beside the former Seattle Mariners outfielder is former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Jazz Chisholm Jr. of the New York Yankees competes in the Major League Baseball All-Star Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 14, 2025.

Baseball: Eve of MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: Eve of MLB All-Star Game

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees signs autographs in Atlanta on July 14, 2025, a day before the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: Eve of MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: Eve of MLB All-Star Game

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees is pictured at a press conference in Atlanta on July 14, 2025, a day before the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: Eve of MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: Eve of MLB All-Star Game

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees speaks at a press conference in Atlanta on July 14, 2025, a day before the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Yankees

Baseball: Cubs vs. Yankees

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 12, 2025.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Yankees

Baseball: Cubs vs. Yankees

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs gestures after hitting a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 12, 2025.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Yankees

Baseball: Cubs vs. Yankees

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs gestures after hitting a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 12, 2025.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Yankees

Baseball: Cubs vs. Yankees

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 12, 2025.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Yankees

Baseball: Cubs vs. Yankees

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 12, 2025.

Baseball clinic by ex-Yankees slugger Matsui

Baseball clinic by ex-Yankees slugger Matsui

Former New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui holds a baseball clinic for children in New York on June 14, 2025.

Baseball clinic by ex-Yankees slugger Matsui

Baseball clinic by ex-Yankees slugger Matsui

Former New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui holds a baseball clinic for children in New York on June 14, 2025.

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima

Former Yomiuri Giants player and manager Shigeo Nagashima (3) exchanges a few words with former Giants and New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui following their People's Honor Award ceremony at Tokyo Dome on May 5, 2013. Japanese baseball legend Nagashima died on June 3, 2025, aged 89.

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Former Yomiuri Giants and New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui makes a condolence visit to the late Shigeo Nagashima's home at an unidentified location on June 4, 2025. The Japanese baseball legend, a former Giants third baseman and manager, died aged 89 the previous day.

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Former Yomiuri Giants and New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui meets the press at an unidentified location on June 4, 2025, after making a condolence visit to the late Shigeo Nagashima's home. The Japanese baseball legend, a former Giants third baseman and manager, died aged 89 the previous day.

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Former Yomiuri Giants and New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui meets the press at an unidentified location on June 4, 2025, after making a condolence visit to the late Shigeo Nagashima's home. The Japanese baseball legend, a former Giants third baseman and manager, died aged 89 the previous day.

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Former Yomiuri Giants and New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui meets the press at an unidentified location on June 4, 2025, after making a condolence visit to the late Shigeo Nagashima's home. The Japanese baseball legend, a former Giants third baseman and manager, died aged 89 the previous day.

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Former Yomiuri Giants and New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui meets the press at an unidentified location on June 4, 2025, after making a condolence visit to the late Shigeo Nagashima's home. The Japanese baseball legend, a former Giants third baseman and manager, died aged 89 the previous day.

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Former Yomiuri Giants and New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui meets the press at an unidentified location on June 4, 2025, after making a condolence visit to the late Shigeo Nagashima's home. The Japanese baseball legend, a former Giants third baseman and manager, died aged 89 the previous day.

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Former Yomiuri Giants and New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui meets the press at an unidentified location on June 4, 2025, after making a condolence visit to the late Shigeo Nagashima's home. The Japanese baseball legend, a former Giants third baseman and manager, died aged 89 the previous day.

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Former Yomiuri Giants player and manager Shigeo Nagashima (R) receives a gold-painted bat during a People's Honor Award ceremony at Tokyo Dome on May 5, 2013. Standing next to him is former Giants and New York Yankees player Hideki Matsui. Nagashima, who was a key player on the Giants team that won nine consecutive Central League and Japan Series titles from 1965 to 1973 and later managed the club, died on June 3, 2025, aged 89.

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2025.

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2025.

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2025.

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2025.

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees on June 1, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) of the Los Angeles Dodgers is seen after allowing a two-run home run to Ben Rice (front) of the New York Yankees in the third inning in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 1, 2025.

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2025.

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2025.

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) scores on an RBI single by Will Smith in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2025.

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2025.

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2025.

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2025.

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2025.

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the New York Yankees in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 1, 2025.

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Yankees vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after grounding out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees on June 1, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.