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Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Magic Johnson throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of Game 5 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Oct. 29, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Magic Johnson (R) poses for a photo with Mookie Betts after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of Game 5 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Oct. 29, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Magic Johnson prepares to throw a ceremonial first pitch ahead of Game 5 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Oct. 29, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Davis Schneider of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a leadoff home run on Los Angeles Dodgers starter Blake Snell's first pitch in Game 5 of the MLB World Series on Oct. 29, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hideo Nomo throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of Game 3 of the MLB World Series between the Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 27, 2025.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles FC forward Son Heung Min (R) poses for a photo with Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers after throwing a ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Football Club forward Son Heung Min waves before throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Football Club forward Son Heung Min throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

V (L), a member of the K-pop band BTS, chats with Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers as they perform as pitcher and catcher, respectively, for his ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

V, a member of the K-pop band BTS, poses before throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

V (L), a member of the K-pop band BTS, shakes hands with Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers as they perform as pitcher and catcher, respectively, in his ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

V (L), a member of the K-pop band BTS, hugs Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers as they perform as pitcher and catcher, respectively, in his ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

V (L), a member of the K-pop band BTS, shakes hands with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

V, a member of the K-pop band BTS, delivers the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

V, a member of the K-pop band BTS, delivers the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

American figure skater Ilia Malinin performs a flip before throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 6, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

American figure skater Ilia Malinin performs a flip before throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 6, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

American figure skater Ilia Malinin performs a flip before throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 6, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Dodgers

Baseball: White Sox vs. Dodgers

Actor Emily Rudd, playing the role of Nami in live action "One Piece," throws out the ceremonial first pitch at "One Piece Night" at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 3, 2025, ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Former Spain men's football team defender Sergio Ramos throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres on June 18, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture is pictured after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki (L) of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture is pictured after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (R) caught the ball.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Gov. Denny Tamaki of Japan's Okinawa Prefecture throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 14, 2025. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts caught the ball.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

New York Mets starter Kodai Senga throws his first pitch against Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in the first inning of a baseball game on May 25, 2025, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: ex-big leaguer Matsui at NPB minor league game

Baseball: ex-big leaguer Matsui at NPB minor league game

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui throws a ceremonial first pitch in a Nippon Professional Baseball minor league game between the Yomiuri Giants and the DeNA BayStars on May 7, 2025, in Inagi, western Tokyo.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Japanese artist Takashi Murakami celebrates after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins on April 28, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki caught the ball.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Japanese artist Takashi Murakami throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins on April 28, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Japanese artist Takashi Murakami is pictured after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins on April 28, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Hideaki Omura, governor of Japan's Aichi Prefecture, throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals on April 7, 2025, at Nationals Park in Washington.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Former MLB player Koji Uehara (L) shakes hands with Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the second game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Tokyo Dome on March 19, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Former MLB player Koji Uehara throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the second game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Tokyo Dome on March 19, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Hawaiian-born former sumo wrestler Konishiki throws the ceremonial first pitch before the first game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Former Chicago Cubs player Kosuke Fukudome throws the ceremonial first pitch before the first game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (R) catches former Cubs and Yomiuri Giants pitcher Hisanori Takahashi's ceremonial first pitch before an exhibition game between the Cubs and the Giants at Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2025, ahead of Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (L) and former Cubs and Yomiuri Giants pitcher Hisanori Takahashi shake hands after Takahashi threw the ceremonial first pitch before an exhibition game between the two teams at Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2025, ahead of Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Members of MISAMO, a subunit of K-pop girls group TWICE, throw the ceremonial first pitch before an exhibition game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2025, prior to Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19.

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Baseball: MLB World Series

Baseball: MLB World Series

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui waves to the crowd at Yankee Stadium in New York, where he threw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of Game 5 of the MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 30, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB World Series

Baseball: MLB World Series

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui throws a ceremonial first pitch ahead of Game 5 of the MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 30, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB World Series

Baseball: MLB World Series

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui throws a ceremonial first pitch ahead of Game 5 of the MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 30, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB World Series

Baseball: MLB World Series

Former New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of Game 3 of the MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 28, 2024.

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Baseball: Ex-MLB outfielder Aoki retires

Baseball: Ex-MLB outfielder Aoki retires

Former Major League Baseball outfielder Norichika Aoki (L) of the Yakult Swallows hugs his son, who threw the ceremonial first pitch, prior to the final game of his career against the Hiroshima Carp on Oct. 2, 2024, at Tokyo's Jingu Stadium.

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Baseball: Orioles vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Orioles vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and his dog Decoy, also known as Dekopin in Japanese, attend the first-pitch ceremony ahead of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 28, 2024.

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Baseball: Orioles vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Orioles vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani's dog Decoy, also known as Dekopin in Japanese, delivers the ceremonial first "pitch" from the mound to Ohtani at home plate ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Baltimore Orioles at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 28, 2024.

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Baseball: Orioles vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Orioles vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani's dog Decoy, also known as Dekopin in Japanese, delivers the ceremonial first "pitch" from the mound to Ohtani at home plate ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Baltimore Orioles at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 28, 2024.

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Baseball: Orioles vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Orioles vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and his dog Decoy, also known as Dekopin in Japanese, attend the first-pitch ceremony ahead of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 28, 2024.

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Baseball: Orioles vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Orioles vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and his dog Decoy, also known as Dekopin in Japanese, attend the first-pitch ceremony ahead of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 28, 2024.

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