Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto allows an RBI single to Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve in the first inning of a baseball game on May 4, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is tagged out by Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards during a game-ending double play in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 29, 2026.

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is tagged out by Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards during a game-ending double play in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 29, 2026.

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is tagged out by Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards during a game-ending double play in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 29, 2026.

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is tagged out by Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards during a game-ending double play in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 29, 2026.

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is tagged out by Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards during a game-ending double play in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 29, 2026.

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is tagged out by Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards during a game-ending double play in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 29, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) slides to steal second base as Chicago Cubs second baseman Matt Shaw tries to reach the ball in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) slides to steal second base as Chicago Cubs second baseman Matt Shaw tries to reach the ball in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) slides to steal second base as Chicago Cubs second baseman Matt Shaw tries to reach the ball in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) successfully steals second base as Chicago Cubs second baseman Matt Shaw (6) misses the ball in the first inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) successfully steals second base as Chicago Cubs second baseman Matt Shaw (6) misses the ball in the first inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) successfully steals second base as Chicago Cubs second baseman Matt Shaw (6) misses the ball in the first inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto throws a grounder to second base with no outs and a runner on first in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 1, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto throws a grounder to second base with no outs and a runner on first in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 1, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan third baseman Kazuma Okamoto fields a grounder by Australia's Robbie Perkins in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan third baseman Kazuma Okamoto fields a grounder by Australia's Robbie Perkins in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan third baseman Kazuma Okamoto fields a grounder by Australia's Robbie Perkins in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto (L) is pictured alongside Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson after being hit by a pitch in the second inning of a spring training baseball game on Feb. 25, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida.

LA Dodgers Defeat Toronto Blue Jays To Become World Series Champions - Toronto

LA Dodgers Defeat Toronto Blue Jays To Become World Series Champions - Toronto

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas (72) lifts the Commissioner's Trophy after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 World Series playoff MLB baseball action in Toronto early Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas (L) is showered with sunflower seeds after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Nov. 1, 2025.

Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Nov. 1, 2025.

Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Nov. 1, 2025.

Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Nov. 1, 2025.

Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Nov. 1, 2025.

Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Roki Sasaki reacts after Philadelphia Phillies' last batter, second baseman Bryson Stott, pops out in foul territory during the ninth inning of Game 1 of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 2025.

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs past St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (bottom), advancing to third base, on a single by Dodgers' Mookie Betts during the eighth inning of a baseball game on Aug. 5, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Mets vs. Padres

Baseball: Mets vs. Padres

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth catches a ball hit by Tyrone Taylor of the New York Mets during the third inning of a baseball game on July 30, 2025, at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

Baseball: MLB World Series

Baseball: MLB World Series

Anthony Volpe (L) of the New York Yankees scores on a fielder's choice, fielded by Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux, in the eighth inning of Game 4 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 29, 2024.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reaches first base on a fielder's choice, fielded by Atlanta Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield, allowing Miguel Rojas to score in the seventh inning of a baseball game on Sept. 16, 2024, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reaches first base on a fielder's choice, fielded by Atlanta Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield, allowing Miguel Rojas to score in the seventh inning of a baseball game on Sept. 16, 2024, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reaches first base on a fielding error by second baseman Cavan Biggio of the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh inning of a baseball game on April 27, 2024, at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada.

Lebanon: Israel Carries Out Airstrikes Near Sidon

Israel carried out 2 airstrikes targeting alleged Hezbollah weapons warehouse locations near Sidon on Monday, February 19. Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported that "Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on the town of Ghaziyeh". The Israeli army said that the attack was in "response to to the explosion of an enemy drone, the wreckage of which was found near the Tiberias area this afternoon." This live footage shows smoke billowing as seen from Sidon.

Rays unveils statue of ex-player Iwamura

Rays unveils statue of ex-player Iwamura

Former Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura poses in front of a statue of himself depicting the final out of the 2008 American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox during a ceremony outside Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Sept. 23, 2023.

World Baseball Classic

World Baseball Classic

Japan pitcher Hiroya Miyagi picks off Czech Republic's Eric Sogard (R) on a throw to second baseman Tetsuto Yamada during the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 11, 2023.

World Baseball Classic

World Baseball Classic

Japan pitcher Hiroya Miyagi picks off Czech Republic's Eric Sogard (L) on a throw to second baseman Tetsuto Yamada during the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 11, 2023.

Angels' Matsui plays against Red Sox

Angels' Matsui plays against Red Sox

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (L) tags out Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) in the second inning at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 17, 2010. The Red Sox won 6-0.

Boston Red Sox beats Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 in opening game

Boston Red Sox beats Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 in opening game

BOSTON, United States - Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura runs from the bullpen during an opening game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on April 7. Iwamura went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. The Rays lost 5-3.

Baseball: Struggling slugger Yamada takes big pay cut

Baseball: Struggling slugger Yamada takes big pay cut

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 19 Kyodo - Yakult Swallows second baseman Tetsuto Yamada speaks at a press conference at the club's office in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2017, after accepting an estimated 70 million yen pay cut.

'Best nine of 80 years' in Japanese professional baseball

'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.

Seattle Mariner Cano practices in Japan

Seattle Mariner Cano practices in Japan

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Seattle Mariners second baseman Robison Cano practices as a member of the Major League Baseball All-Stars at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 10, 2014.

Royals beat Giants in World Series Game 2

Royals beat Giants in World Series Game 2

KANSAS CITY, United States - The San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt is tagged out by Kansas City Royals second baseman Omar Infante while diving back to second base in the fourth inning of Game 2 of the World Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 22, 2014. The Royals won 7-2.

MLB World Series

MLB World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara (19) celebrates as the St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig appeared to be tagged out at home after running from second base during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 26, 2013. Craig was ruled safe on obstruction by third baseman and the Cardinals scored to win a 5-4 sayonara victory. St. Louis leads the series 2-1.

ML World Series

ML World Series

BOSTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Matt Carpenter hits a sacrifice fly during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 24, 2013. The Cardinals won 4-2 to tie the series 1-1.

Yankees beat Blue Jays

Yankees beat Blue Jays

NEW YORK, United States - Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Munenori Kawasaki hits an RBI single during the seventh inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 22, 2013. The Yankees won 5-3.

Yankees beat Blue Jays

Yankees beat Blue Jays

NEW YORK, United States - Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Munenori Kawasaki singles to right during the fifth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 22, 2013. The Yankees won 5-3.

Kawasaki recalled to majors

Kawasaki recalled to majors

TORONTO, Canada - Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Munenori Kawasaki catches a liner hit by Mike Napoli of the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning of a game at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Aug. 14, 2013, after being called up from Triple-A Buffalo to rejoin the Blue Jays' major league squad. The Blue Jays won 4-3 in 10 innings.

Yankees beat Angels

Yankees beat Angels

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki (back) reaches first base behind Los Angeles Angels first baseman Mark Trumbo after hitting an infield single to second during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 12, 2013. The Yankees won 2-1.

Dominican Republic wins WBC

Dominican Republic wins WBC

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Robinson Cano bites his gold medal during the award ceremony after the Dominican Republic beat Puerto Rico 3-0 to win their first World Baseball Classic title at AT&T Park in San Francisco on March 19, 2013. Cano, the New York Yankees second baseman, was named the tournament's MVP.

Dominican Republic wins WBC

Dominican Republic wins WBC

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Robinson Cano (front C) and other Dominican Republic players celebrate while holding national flags after beating Puerto Rico 3-0 to win their first World Baseball Classic title at AT&T Park in San Francisco on March 19, 2013. Cano, the New York Yankees second baseman, was named the tournament's MVP.