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'Best nine of 80 years' in Japanese professional baseball

TOKYO, Japan - Seven members of the Japanese professional baseball league's "Best Nine of 80 years" pose after their selection at a ceremony in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2014. (From L, front row) shortstop Yoshio Yoshida, third baseman Shigeo Nagashima, first baseman Sadaharu Oh and second baseman Morimichi Takagi; (from L, back row) outfielders Yutaka Fukumoto, Koji Yamamoto and Isao Harimoto.

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Cano, Pujols, Jones, Puig to headline MLB tour in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - (from R to L) Hiroki Kokubo, manager of Japan's national baseball team called Samurai Japan, Katsuhiko Kumazaki, commissioner of Nippon Professional Baseball Organization, Jim Small, managing director of MLB Japan, and Yoshimitsu Ohashi, senior managing director of the Yomiuri Shimbun, pose for photos during a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on Aug. 20, 2014. Small said MLB's all-star outfielders Adam Jones and Yasiel Puig, and infielders Robinson Cano and Albert Pujols will take part in an MLB team to play the Japan national team in a five-game series in November.

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Yankees outfielders

CHICAGO, United States - Photo shows New York Yankees outfielders (from L) Brett Gardner, Jacoby Ellsbury and Ichiro Suzuki during a pitching change in a game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago on May 21, 2014.

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Yankees training camp

TAMPA, United States - New York Yankees outfielders (from L) Jacoby Ellsbury, Ichiro Suzuki and Carlos Beltran chat during a training camp in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Padres beat Yankees

SAN DIEGO, United States - New York Yankees outfielders (from L) Alfonso Soriano, Curtis Granderson and Ichiro Suzuki gather after starting pitcher Phil Hughes was withdrawn in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on Aug. 4, 2013. The Padres won 6-3.

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Yankees beat Padres

SAN DIEGO, United States - New York Yankees outfielders Curtis Granderson (R) and Ichiro Suzuki exchange high-fives after beating the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on Aug. 3, 2013.

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Granderson returns to Yankees lineup

SAN DIEGO, United States - New York Yankees outfielders (from L) Curtis Granderson, Brett Gardner and Ichiro Suzuki talk after CC Sabathia allowed five runs and was withdrawn in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on Aug. 2, 2013. Granderson, who had sustained broken bones, was activated from the disabled list. The Padres won 7-2.

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Mariners beat Red Sox

BOSTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielders Ichiro Suzuki (R) and Michael Saunders celebrate as their team won against the Boston Red Sox 5-4 at Fenway Park in Boston on April 30, 2011.

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Ichiro to play on American League All-Star team

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki speaks at a press conference in Anaheim, California, on July 12, 2010, before playing on the American League All-Star team. Ichiro, who collected the second-largest number of fan votes among the league's outfielders, will make a major league All-Star appearance for the 10th straight year.

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Ichiro to play on American League All-Star team

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki speaks at a press conference in Anaheim, California, on July 12, 2010, before playing on the American League All-Star team. Ichiro, who collected the second-largest number of fan votes among the league's outfielders, will make a major league All-Star appearance for the 10th straight year.

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Ichiro to play on American League All-Star team

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki speaks at a press conference in Anaheim, California, on July 12, 2010, before playing on the American League All-Star team. Ichiro, who collected the second-largest number of fan votes among the league's outfielders, will make a major league All-Star appearance for the 10th straight year.

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Ichiro to play on American League All-Star team

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki speaks at a press conference in Anaheim, California, on July 12, 2010, before playing on the American League All-Star team. Ichiro, who collected the second-largest number of fan votes among the league's outfielders, will make a major league All-Star appearance for the 10th straight year.

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Ichiro to play on American League All-Star team

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki speaks at a press conference in Anaheim, California, on July 12, 2010, before playing on the American League All-Star team. Ichiro, who collected the second-largest number of fan votes among the league's outfielders, will make a major league All-Star appearance for the 10th straight year.

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Ichiro to play on American League All-Star team

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki acknowledges fans after an announcement was made that he will play on the American League All-Star team at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 11, 2010, ahead of a game against the New York Yankees. Ichiro, who collected the second-largest number of fan votes among the league's outfielders, will make a major league All-Star appearance for the 10th straight year.

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Matsui in fifth place in All Star voting

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui singles to center in the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on May 27. Baseball officials said the same day Matsui is in fifth place for outfielders in fan balloting in the American League thus far for this summer's All Star game. (MLB)

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Ichiro grabs early lead in All Star voting

KANSAS CITY, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners runs past first base after hitting a double in the second inning against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City on May 27. Baseball officials said the same day Ichiro has received the most votes for outfielders in fan balloting in the American League thus far for this summer's All Star game. (MLB)

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Mariners' Ichiro goes 1-for-5 against Indians

CLEVELAND, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielders Ichiro Suzuki (L) and Mike Cameron leave the grounds Aug. 23 at Jacobs Field in Cleveland after their team lost to the Cleveland Indians 4-2. Ichiro went 1-for-5. (MLB)

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Taguchi refuses Hanshin, to join the Cardinals

OSAKA, Japan - Free agent So Taguchi, regarded as one of the finest-fielding outfielders in Japanese baseball, speaks at a news conference at an Osaka hotel Jan. 9 after turning down an offer from the Hanshin Tigers and opting to join the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Taguchi refuses Hanshin, to join the Cardinals

OSAKA, Japan - Free agent So Taguchi, regarded as one of the finest-fielding outfielders in Japanese baseball, speaks at a news conference at an Osaka hotel Jan. 9 after turning down an offer from the Hanshin Tigers and opting to join the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Mariners win 10-7 against Indians

Seattle Mariners outfielders celebrate after beating the Cleveland Indians 10-7 in ten innings in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 21, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Marlins win 5-1 against Nationals

Miami Marlins outfielders celebrate after beating the Washington Nationals 5-1 in Miami, Florida, on April 21, 2016.(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Suzuki gets set for 16th big league season

(From L) Miami Marlins outfielders Giancarlo Stanton, Ichiro Suzuki and Marcell Ozuna leave after the first workout in Jupiter, Florida, on Feb. 23, 2016. The 16th year of Suzuki's major league career began as he reported to spring training ahead of his second season with the Marlins. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro lifts Japan over S. Korea for 2nd straight WBC

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan outfielders Ichiro Suzuki (R) and Norichika Aoki (L), and other players wave to fans at Dodger Stadium while parading through the ballpark with the Japanese national flag after Japan beat South Korea 5-3 to win its second straight World Baseball Classic title on March 23. (Kyodo)

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Ichiro to play on American League All-Star team

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki speaks at a press conference in Anaheim, California, on July 12, 2010, before playing on the American League All-Star team. Ichiro, who collected the second-largest number of fan votes among the league's outfielders, will make a major league All-Star appearance for the 10th straight year. (Kyodo)

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Ichiro to play on American League All-Star team

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki speaks at a press conference in Anaheim, California, on July 12, 2010, before playing on the American League All-Star team. Ichiro, who collected the second-largest number of fan votes among the league's outfielders, will make a major league All-Star appearance for the 10th straight year. (Kyodo)

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Ichiro to play on American League All-Star team

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki speaks at a press conference in Anaheim, California, on July 12, 2010, before playing on the American League All-Star team. Ichiro, who collected the second-largest number of fan votes among the league's outfielders, will make a major league All-Star appearance for the 10th straight year. (Kyodo)

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Ichiro to play on American League All-Star team

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki speaks at a press conference in Anaheim, California, on July 12, 2010, before playing on the American League All-Star team. Ichiro, who collected the second-largest number of fan votes among the league's outfielders, will make a major league All-Star appearance for the 10th straight year. (Kyodo)

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Ichiro to play on American League All-Star team

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki speaks at a press conference in Anaheim, California, on July 12, 2010, before playing on the American League All-Star team. Ichiro, who collected the second-largest number of fan votes among the league's outfielders, will make a major league All-Star appearance for the 10th straight year. (Kyodo)

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Ichiro to play on American League All-Star team

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki acknowledges fans after an announcement was made that he will play on the American League All-Star team at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 11, 2010, ahead of a game against the New York Yankees. Ichiro, who collected the second-largest number of fan votes among the league's outfielders, will make a major league All-Star appearance for the 10th straight year. (Kyodo)

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Mariners beat Red Sox

BOSTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielders Ichiro Suzuki (R) and Michael Saunders celebrate as their team won against the Boston Red Sox 5-4 at Fenway Park in Boston on April 30, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: World Series

Washington Nationals outfielders (from L) Juan Soto, Victor Robles and Adam Eaton celebrate after a 7-2 win in Game 6 of the World Series against the Houston Astros on Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston, Texas. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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U.S. MLB playoff

Washington Nationals outfielders Adam Eaton (2) and Juan Soto (L) celebrate after beating the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series in Washington on Oct. 14, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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U.S. National League Division Series

(From L) Washington Nationals outfielders Juan Soto, Michael Taylor and Adam Eaton celebrate after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in a National League Division Series game in Washington on Oct. 7, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Carp get back on winning track

Seiya Suzuki (51) celebrates with fellow Hiroshima Carp outfielders after a 7-1 win over the Hanshin Tigers at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Japan, on April 15, 2017. The Carp picked up their 11th win of the season out of 14 games. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: U.S. sets up WBC final with Puerto Rico

(From L) U.S. outfielders Christian Yelich, Andrew McCutchen and Adam Jones celebrate after a 2-1 win over Japan in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 21, 2017. The United States will play Puerto Rico in the final the next day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Matsui in fifth place in All Star voting

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui singles to center in the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on May 27. Baseball officials said the same day Matsui is in fifth place for outfielders in fan balloting in the American League thus far for this summer's All Star game. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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Ichiro grabs early lead in All Star voting

KANSAS CITY, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners runs past first base after hitting a double in the second inning against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City on May 27. Baseball officials said the same day Ichiro has received the most votes for outfielders in fan balloting in the American League thus far for this summer's All Star game. (MLB)(Kyodo)