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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan left-hander Yusei Kikuchi reacts after getting the third out in the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan left-hander Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan left-hander Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, in the early hours of March 15, 2026.

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[Breaking News]World Baseball Classic: Japan team arrives in Maiami

MIAMI, United States, March 12 Kyodo - Japan's Yusei Kikuchi arrives 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. (Kyodo)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan team arrives in Maiami

Japan's Yusei Kikuchi (front) arrives 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.

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

HANAMAKI, Japan, March 7 Kyodo - People cheer for Japan pitcher Yusei Kikuchi in Hanamaki, his hometown in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, at a public viewing site for a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea on March 7, 2026. (Kyodo)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi reacts after striking out South Korea's Shay Whitcomb in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

People cheer for Japan pitcher Yusei Kikuchi in Hanamaki, his hometown in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, at a public viewing site for a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea on March 7, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi is pictured after allowing an RBI single to South Korea's Lee Jung Hoo in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi reacts after allowing a two-run double to South Korea's Moon Bo Gyeong in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Moon Bo Gyeong of South Korea hits a two-run double off Japan starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi reacts after allowing a two-run double to South Korea's Moon Bo Gyeong in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi reacts after allowing a two-run double to South Korea's Moon Bo Gyeong in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during the team's spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during the team's spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during the team's spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi takes fielding practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi takes fielding practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi takes fielding practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi plays catch during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi plays catch during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi takes part in a live batting practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a live batting practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a live batting practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a live batting practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a live batting practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi heads to the ground for spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi smiles during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi takes fielding practice during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session during spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Lausanne ballet competition

Yusei Sai, a 15-year-old Japanese born in China who lives in the United States, meets the press after winning fifth prize in the final of the 54th Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Feb. 7, 2026.

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Lausanne ballet competition

Yusei Sai, a 15-year-old Japanese born in China who lives in the United States, performs in the final of the 54th Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Feb. 7, 2026. He won fifth prize.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

HANAMAKI, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team. (Kyodo)

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.