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World Baseball Classic: Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata is pictured in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2026, prior to departing for Japan following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (89) is pictured following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game 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 manager Hirokazu Ibata meets the press following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game 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 manager Hirokazu Ibata (back) is pictured in the dugout following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game 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 manager Hirokazu Ibata meets the press following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game 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 manager Hirokazu Ibata meets the press following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game 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 manager Hirokazu Ibata awaits the start of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Puerto Rico vs. Italy

Italy manager Francisco Cervelli (C) meets the press after his team beat Puerto Rico in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata holds a press conference in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026, ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata holds a press conference in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026, ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata holds a press conference in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026, ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

United States manager Mark DeRosa (C) greets his players following the team's victory over Canada in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 13, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata watches his players practicing in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, two days ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

Canada manager Ernie Whitt attends a press conference in Houston, Texas, on March 12, 2026, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against the United States.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

United States manager Mark DeRosa speaks at a press conference in Houston, Texas, on March 12, 2026, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Canada.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

United Staters manager Mark DeRosa watches his players practicing in Houston, Texas, on March 12, 2026, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Canada.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

United States manager Mark DeRosa speaks at a press conference in Houston, Texas, on March 12, 2026, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Canada.

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World Baseball Classic

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata speaks to the press after a practice session in Miami, Florida, on March 11, 2026, ahead of the team's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Munetaka Murakami (55) of Japan is greeted by manager Hirokazu Ibata after hitting a grand slam in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Japan's Shohei Ohtani (16) and manager Hirokazu Ibata (89) exchange a fist bump ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan's Shohei Ohtani (R) and manager Hirokazu Ibata exchange a fist bump ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan's Shohei Ohtani (R) and manager Hirokazu Ibata exchange a fist bump ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (R) greets Shohei Ohtani (16) after the two-way player hit a grand slam in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L), Empress Masako (C, R) and their daughter Princess Aiko (C, L), accompanied by former Japan national baseball team manager Hideki Kuriyama, watch a World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Japan and Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L), Empress Masako (2nd from R) and their daughter Princess Aiko (C), accompanied by former Japan national baseball team manager Hideki Kuriyama (far R), watch a World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Japan and Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata enters the field ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata enters the field ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (89) high-fives his players ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Seiya Suzuki of Japan is congratulated by manager Hirokazu Ibata (89) after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of 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

Seiya Suzuki (R) of Japan is congratulated by manager Hirokazu Ibata after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of 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 manager Hirokazu Ibata (C) high-fives his players ahead of 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: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (far R) and his players line up ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

U.S. national baseball team manager Mark DeRosa smiles in the dugout during a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

U.S. national baseball team manager Mark DeRosa smiles in the dugout during a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

U.S. national baseball team reliever Clayton Kershaw (2nd from L) is pulled from the mound by manager Mark DeRosa in the 4th inning of a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: U.S. team ahead of WBC

Mark DeRosa, manager of the U.S. national baseball team, meets the press in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session as manager Dave Roberts watches during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 1, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session as manager Dave Roberts watches during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 1, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Japan training camp ahead of WBC

MIYAZAKI, Japan, Feb. 19 Kyodo - Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama (C, facing camera) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming WBC. Facing him is San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish, a member of the 2023 team who is playing an advisory role at the camp. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

SoftBank Hawks manager Hiroki Kokubo is pictured during a friendly game against Taiwanese pro baseball team CTBC Brothers at Taipei Dome on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a bullpen session as manager Dave Roberts watches at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a bullpen session as manager Dave Roberts watches at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a bullpen session as manager Dave Roberts watches at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (R) watches pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throwing a bullpen session at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto (facing camera) speaks with manager John Schneider (R) after being hit by a pitch in the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Feb. 25, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (3rd from R) is pulled from the mound by manager Dave Roberts (2nd from L) during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama (C, facing camera) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming WBC. Facing him is San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish, a member of the 2023 team who is playing an advisory role at the camp.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (back) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (far L) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (far L) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.