Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press after throwing five innings of one-run ball as his team beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 in the first game of MLB's two-game, season-opening Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025. (Pool photo)

Red Sox's Saito gives up 2 hits, 1 run against Athletics

Red Sox's Saito gives up 2 hits, 1 run against Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Boston Red Sox's Takashi Saito pitches in the seventh inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on April 13. Saito gave up two hits and one run in the game in which the Red Sox lost 2-8.

Orioles' Uehara wins in MLB debut game against Yankees

Orioles' Uehara wins in MLB debut game against Yankees

BALTIMORE, United States - Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Koji Uehara (L) receives the ball from catcher Gregg Zaun after winning his major league baseball debut game against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park in Baltimore on April 8. Uehara gave up five hits and one run in five innings in the game, which the Orioles won 7-5.

Orioles' Uehara wins in MLB debut game against Yankees

Orioles' Uehara wins in MLB debut game against Yankees

BALTIMORE, United States - Baltimore Orioles pitcher Koji Uehara waves to fans after winning his major league debut game against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park in Baltimore on April 8. Uehara gave up five hits and one run in five innings in the game, which the Orioles won 7-5.

Orioles' Uehara wins in MLB debut game against Yankees

Orioles' Uehara wins in MLB debut game against Yankees

BALTIMORE, United States - Baltimore Orioles pitcher Koji Uehara exchanges high-fives with his teammates after winning his major league debut game against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park in Baltimore on April 8. Uehara gave up five hits and one run in five innings in the game, which the Orioles won 7-5.

Baltimore Orioles' Uehara pitches against N.Y. Yankees

Baltimore Orioles' Uehara pitches against N.Y. Yankees

BALTIMORE, United States - Baltimore Orioles starter Koji Uehara pitches against New York Yankees' designated hitter Hideki Matsui in the first inning of a game at Oriole Park in Baltimore on April 8. Uehara gave up five hits and one run in five innings of his debut game in major league baseball.

Baltimore Orioles' Uehara pitches against N.Y. Yankees

Baltimore Orioles' Uehara pitches against N.Y. Yankees

BALTIMORE, United States - Baltimore Orioles starter Koji Uehara pitches against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park in Baltimore on April 8. Uehara gave up five hits and one run in five innings of his debut game in major league baseball.

Baltimore Orioles' Uehara pitches against N.Y. Yankees

Baltimore Orioles' Uehara pitches against N.Y. Yankees

BALTIMORE, United States - Baltimore Orioles starter Koji Uehara retires New York Yankees' designated hitter Hideki Matsui on a groundout in the first inning of a game at Oriole Park in Baltimore on April 8. Uehara gave up five hits and one run in five innings at his debut game in major league baseball.

Baltimore Orioles' Uehara pitches against N.Y. Yankees

Baltimore Orioles' Uehara pitches against N.Y. Yankees

BALTIMORE, United States - Baltimore Orioles starter Koji Uehara pitches against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park in Baltimore on April 8. Uehara gave up five hits and one run in five innings of his debut game in major league baseball.

Baseball: Tanaka takes loss despite strong outing

Baseball: Tanaka takes loss despite strong outing

NEW YORK, United States, May 27 Kyodo - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is pictured in the dugout during a game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on May 26, 2017. Tanaka fell to a 5-4 record after allowing one run and striking out 13 in 7-1/3 innings in a 4-1 loss.

Darvish takes loss in rain-shortened game

Darvish takes loss in rain-shortened game

NEW YORK, United States - Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers pitches against the New York Yankees on July 23, 2014, in New York. Darvish missed a chance to pick up his 10th win of the season, when he blew a one-run lead in the Rangers' 2-1 loss in a game that was called in the fifth inning due to rain.

Darvish gets 9th win as Texas snaps 8-game skid

Darvish gets 9th win as Texas snaps 8-game skid

TORONTO, Canada - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, on July 18, 2014. Darvish allowed one run and scattered five hits in 6-2/3 innings to mark his 9th win as the Rangers won 5-1.

Darvish gets 9th win as Texas snaps 8-game skid

Darvish gets 9th win as Texas snaps 8-game skid

TORONTO, Canada - Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (R) and manager Ron Washington high-five after the Rangers beat the Toronto Blue 5-1 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, on July 18, 2014. Darvish allowed one run and scattered five hits in 6-2/3 innings to mark his 9th win.

Darvish gets 9th win as Texas snaps 8-game skid

Darvish gets 9th win as Texas snaps 8-game skid

TORONTO, Canada - Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish watches a home run hit by Toronto Blue Jays' Colby Rasmus in the seventh inning of their game at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, on July 18, 2014. Darvish allowed one run and scattered five hits in 6-2/3 innings to mark his 9th win as the Rangers won 5-1.

Darvish gets 9th win as Texas snaps 8-game skid

Darvish gets 9th win as Texas snaps 8-game skid

TORONTO, Canada - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, on July 18, 2014. Darvish allowed one run and scattered five hits in 6-2/3 innings to mark his 9th win as the Rangers won 5-1.

Darvish gets 9th win as Texas snaps 8-game skid

Darvish gets 9th win as Texas snaps 8-game skid

TORONTO, Canada - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, on July 18, 2014. Darvish allowed one run and scattered five hits in 6-2/3 innings to mark his 9th win as the Rangers won 5-1.

N.Y. Yankees' Kuroda allows 2 hits, 1 run to Athletics

N.Y. Yankees' Kuroda allows 2 hits, 1 run to Athletics

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi (L) takes starter Hiroki Kuroda out of the game in the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 3, 2014. Kuroda allowed two hits and one run in 6-2/3 innings in the Yankees' 5-2 loss to the Athletics.

N.Y. Yankees' Kuroda allows 2 hits, 1 run to Athletics

N.Y. Yankees' Kuroda allows 2 hits, 1 run to Athletics

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda (R) reacts after allowing a homer to Oakland Athletics' Brandon Moss (back in L) in the fifth inning of their game at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 3, 2014. Kuroda allowed two hits and one run in 6-2/3 innings in the Yankees' 5-2 loss to the Athletics.

Yankees' Tanaka against White Sox

Yankees' Tanaka against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka (L) bumps fists with Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter after pitching the sixth inning in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on May 25, 2014. Tanaka allowed one run and five hits in 6-2/3 innings. The Yankees won 7-1.

Yankees' Tanaka against White Sox

Yankees' Tanaka against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka starts a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on May 25, 2014. Tanaka allowed one run and five hits in 6-2/3 innings. The Yankees won 7-1.

Yankees' Tanaka against White Sox

Yankees' Tanaka against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka starts a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on May 25, 2014. Tanaka allowed one run and five hits in 6-2/3 innings. The Yankees won 7-1.

Yankees' Tanaka against White Sox

Yankees' Tanaka against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka starts a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on May 25, 2014. Tanaka allowed one run and five hits in 6-2/3 innings. The Yankees won 7-1.

Yankees' Tanaka against White Sox

Yankees' Tanaka against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka starts a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on May 25, 2014. Tanaka allowed one run and five hits in 6-2/3 innings. The Yankees won 7-1.

Yankees' Tanaka against White Sox

Yankees' Tanaka against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka starts a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on May 25, 2014. Tanaka allowed one run and five hits in 6-2/3 innings. The Yankees won 7-1.

N.Y. Yankees' Ichiro 2-for-3 against Seattle Mariners

N.Y. Yankees' Ichiro 2-for-3 against Seattle Mariners

NEW YORK, the United States - New York Yankees left fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to center in the ninth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 29, 2014. Ichiro went 2-for-3 with one run. The Yankees lost 6-3.

Mets' Japanese pitcher Matsuzaka in action against Cardinals

Mets' Japanese pitcher Matsuzaka in action against Cardinals

JUPITER, United States - Japanese right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka of the New York Mets pitches in a preseason Major League Baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on March 2, 2014, allowing two hits and one run in two innings. Matsuzaka has signed a minor league deal with the Mets.

Kuroda wins Ichiro's Yankees debut

Kuroda wins Ichiro's Yankees debut

SEATTLE, United States - New York Yankees right-hander Hiroki Kuroda starts in a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 23, 2012. Just hours after the Yankees acquired Mariners icon Ichiro Suzuki in a two-for-one swap, Kuroda allowed one run in seven innings for the win as New York beat Seattle 4-1 in Ichiro's Yankees debut.

Matsuzaka solid in 2nd rehab outing

Matsuzaka solid in 2nd rehab outing

PORTLAND, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka answers reporters' questions after pitching for Double-A Portland Sea Dogs in a professional game in Portland, Maine, on April 28, 2012. Matsuzaka allowed one run on three hits and two walks in 4-2/3 innings in his second start since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2011.

Matsuzaka solid in 2nd rehab outing

Matsuzaka solid in 2nd rehab outing

PORTLAND, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches for Double-A Portland Sea Dogs in a professional game in Portland, Maine, on April 28, 2012. Matsuzaka allowed one run on three hits and two walks in 4-2/3 innings in his second start since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2011.

Matsuzaka solid in 2nd rehab outing

Matsuzaka solid in 2nd rehab outing

PORTLAND, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches for Double-A Portland Sea Dogs in a professional game in Portland, Maine, on April 28, 2012. Matsuzaka allowed one run on three hits and two walks in 4-2/3 innings in his second start since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2011.

Kuroda solid as Yankees split squad beats Phillies

Kuroda solid as Yankees split squad beats Phillies

CLEARWATER, United States - Hiroki Kuroda of the New York Yankees pitches in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Florida, on March 23, 2012. The right-hander held the Phillies to six hits and one run in 5 2/3 innings in a 5-3 victory.

Uehara against Twins

Uehara against Twins

BALTIMORE, United States - Baltimore Orioles reliever Koji Uehara throws the ball during the eighth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins in Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on April 20, 2011. Uehara allowed one run and two hits in the team's 5-4 win.

Texas defeats Yankees in ALCS

Texas defeats Yankees in ALCS

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Colby Lewis throws against the New York Yankees during Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 22, 2010, at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Lewis allowed one run in eight innings to lead the team to a 6-1 victory and its first league championship.

Matsui goes 2-for-2

Matsui goes 2-for-2

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui runs to first after grounding with one out and runners on second and third in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on Sept. 28, 2010, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Matsui went 2-for-2 and drove in one run in the team's 3-2 win.

Ichiro 2-5 against Indians

Ichiro 2-5 against Indians

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a one-run single in the seventh inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 4, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-5 in the team's 2-4 loss.

Ichiro 2-5 against Indians

Ichiro 2-5 against Indians

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a one-run single in the seventh inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 4, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-5 in the team's 2-4 loss.

Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

SEATTLE, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka strikes out Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki during the first inning of a baseball game at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 25, 2010. The Mariners won 4-2 as Matsuzaka allowed four hits and one run in six innings while Ichiro went hitless.

Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki grounds out to first against Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka during the third inning of a baseball game at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 25, 2010. The Mariners won 4-2 as Matsuzaka allowed four hits and one run in six innings while Ichiro went hitless.

Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

SEATTLE, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 25, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed four hits and one run as the team lost 4-2

Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

SEATTLE, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 25, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed four hits and one run as the team lost 4-2

Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki grounds out to third against Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 25, 2010. The Mariners won 4-2 as Matsuzaka allowed four hits and one run in six innings, while Ichiro went hitless.

Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

SEATTLE, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka strikes out Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki during the first inning of a baseball game at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 25, 2010. The Mariners won 4-2 as Matsuzaka allowed four hits and one run in six innings while Ichiro went hitless.

Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) grounds out to first against Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) during the third inning of a baseball game at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 25, 2010. The Mariners won 4-2 as Matsuzaka allowed four hits and one run in six innings while Ichiro went hitless.

Dodgers' Kuroda solid but takes loss

Dodgers' Kuroda solid but takes loss

ST. LOUIS, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 17, 2010. Kuroda lost his third straight start despite allowing just one run over six innings in the Dodgers' 2-0 loss.

Dodgers' Kuroda solid but takes loss

Dodgers' Kuroda solid but takes loss

ST. LOUIS, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 17, 2010. Kuroda lost his third straight start despite allowing just one run over six innings in the Dodgers' 2-0 loss.

Dodgers' Kuroda solid but takes loss

Dodgers' Kuroda solid but takes loss

ST. LOUIS, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 17, 2010. Kuroda lost his third straight start despite allowing just one run over six innings in the Dodgers' 2-0 loss.

Dodgers' Kuroda solid but takes loss

Dodgers' Kuroda solid but takes loss

ST. LOUIS, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 17, 2010. Kuroda lost his third straight start despite allowing just one run over six innings in the Dodgers' 2-0 loss.

Uehara pitches against Mariners

Uehara pitches against Mariners

BALTIMORE, United States - Baltimore Orioles reliever Koji Uehara pitches during the eighth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on May 12, 2010. Uehara allowed one run and one hit in one-third of an inning as the Orioles won 5-2.

Uehara pitches against Mariners

Uehara pitches against Mariners

BALTIMORE, United States - Baltimore Orioles reliever Koji Uehara pitches during the eighth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on May 12, 2010. Uehara allowed one run and one hit in one-third of an inning as the Orioles won 5-2.

Uehara pitches against Mariners

Uehara pitches against Mariners

BALTIMORE, United States - Baltimore Orioles reliever Koji Uehara pitches during the eighth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on May 12, 2010. Uehara allowed one run and one hit in one-third of an inning as the Orioles won 5-2.