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Baseball: Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto

Yomiuri Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Hiroshima Carp at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025. The Yomiuri Giants said the following month that they are allowing the infielder to pursue a move to Major League Baseball this offseason.

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Baseball: Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto

Yomiuri Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto hits a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Hiroshima Carp at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025. The Yomiuri Giants said the following month that they are allowing the infielder to pursue a move to Major League Baseball this offseason.

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Baseball: Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto

Yomiuri Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto hits a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Hiroshima Carp at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2025. The Yomiuri Giants said the following month that they are allowing the infielder to pursue a move to Major League Baseball this offseason.

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Baseball: Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto

Yomiuri Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto high-fives his teammates after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Hiroshima Carp at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2025. The Yomiuri Giants said the following month that they are allowing the infielder to pursue a move to Major League Baseball this offseason.

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Baseball: Mets vs. Padres

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish strikes out Francisco Alvarez in the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on July 30, 2025, at Petco Park in San Diego, California. With the Padres defeating the Mets in the game, Darvish secured his 204th combined win between Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

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Baseball: Mets vs. Padres

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish strikes out Francisco Alvarez in the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on July 30, 2025, at Petco Park in San Diego, California. With the Padres defeating the Mets in the game, Darvish secured his 204th combined win between Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

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Baseball: Ichiro at HoF's new exhibit

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (C) poses for a group photo as he attends the opening ceremony of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's latest exhibit, titled "Yakyu/Baseball: The Transpacific Exchange of the Game," on July 24, 2025, in Cooperstown, New York. Japanese Major League Baseball trailblazer Hideo Nomo can be seen at second from right.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

National League designated hitter Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs to second base on a single by Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 15, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

National League designated hitter Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs to second base on a single by Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 15, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws in the second inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 15, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Dodgers grounds out in the second inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 15, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers grounds out in the second inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 15, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers steals second base in the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Sept. 27, 2024. With his 57th stolen base, Ohtani broke Ichiro Suzuki's single-season steal record for a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Dodgers steals second base in the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Sept. 27, 2024. With his 57th stolen base, Ohtani broke Ichiro Suzuki's single-season steal record for a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Shohei Ohtani (R) of the Los Angeles Dodgers steals second base in the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Sept. 27, 2024. With his 57th stolen base, Ohtani broke Ichiro Suzuki's single-season steal record for a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Combined photo shows Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers stealing second base in the second inning a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Aug. 30, 2024, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona (bottom) and hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of the game. He became the first Major League Baseball player to reach 43 home runs and 43 stolen bases in a single season.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Combined photo shows Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers stealing second base in the second inning a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Aug. 30, 2024, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona (R) and hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of the game. He became the first Major League Baseball player to reach 43 home runs and 43 stolen bases in a single season.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Athletics

Shohei Ohtani (R) of the Los Angeles Dodgers steals second base in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Aug. 3, 2024, at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, marking his 30th steal of the season. In his 108th game of the season, Ohtani became the newest member of Major League Baseball's "30-30" club as he already had 33 home runs.

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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.

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Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for Larry Doby - DC

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), second from left, presents a Congressional Gold Medal created to honor Major League Baseball player Larry Doby, to his son Larry Doby Jr., second from right, during a ceremony in Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Joining them are Left to Right: United States Senator Cory Booker (Democrat of New Jersey), United States Senator Sherrod Brown (Democrat of Ohio), United States Representative Bill Pascrell (Democrat of New Jersey), and United States House Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn (Democrat of South Carolina). In July of 1947, Larry Doby was the second black player to break baseball's color barrier and the first black player in the American League when he signed with the Cleveland Indians. (RESTRICTION: NO Daily Mail. NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City.) Photo by Rod Lamkey / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for Larry Doby - DC

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), second from left, presents a Congressional Gold Medal created to honor Major League Baseball player Larry Doby, to his son Larry Doby Jr., second from right, during a ceremony in Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Joining them are Left to Right: United States Senator Cory Booker (Democrat of New Jersey), United States Senator Sherrod Brown (Democrat of Ohio), United States Representative Bill Pascrell (Democrat of New Jersey), and United States House Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn (Democrat of South Carolina). In July of 1947, Larry Doby was the second black player to break baseball's color barrier and the first black player in the American League when he signed with the Cleveland Indians. (RESTRICTION: NO Daily Mail. NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City.) Photo by Rod Lamkey / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for Larry Doby - DC

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), second from left, presents a Congressional Gold Medal created to honor Major League Baseball player Larry Doby, to his son Larry Doby Jr., second from right, during a ceremony in Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Joining them are Left to Right: United States Senator Cory Booker (Democrat of New Jersey), United States Senator Sherrod Brown (Democrat of Ohio), United States Representative Bill Pascrell (Democrat of New Jersey), and United States House Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn (Democrat of South Carolina). In July of 1947, Larry Doby was the second black player to break baseball's color barrier and the first black player in the American League when he signed with the Cleveland Indians. (RESTRICTION: NO Daily Mail. NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City.) Photo by Rod Lamkey / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Baseball: MLB GM meetings

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer speaks to reporters in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Nov. 8, 2023, the second day of Major League Baseball's three-day general managers meetings.

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Baseball: MLB GM meetings

Player agent Scott Boras speaks to reporters in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Nov. 8, 2023, the second day of Major League Baseball's three-day general managers meetings.

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Baseball: MLB GM meetings

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes speaks to reporters in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Nov. 8, 2023, the second day of Major League Baseball's three-day general managers meetings.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels tags up from second base on a fly ball during the fourth inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on July 11, 2023.

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Japanese pitcher Kaneko acclaimed by MLB people

TOKYO, Japan - Orix Buffaloes ace Chihiro Kaneko throws a pitch at Kyocera Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 14, 2014, in the second in a series of games between Japanese and U.S. professional baseball players. Kaneko, a candidate to move to Major League Baseball via the posting system, pitched five effective innings to lead Samurai Japan to an 8-4 win over the MLB All-Sar team, gaining praise from within the MLB camp.

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Game 3 of Japan-Major League All-Star series

TOKYO, Japan - Hayato Sakamoto of the Yomiuri Giants belts a two-run homer in the second inning of Game 3 of the Japan-Major League All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 15, 2014. Samurai Japan won the first two games.

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Japan batters major leaguers to lead series 2-0

TOKYO, Japan - Colorado Rockies' Justin Morneau hits a two-run homer in the second inning of Game 2 of the Japan-Major League All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14, 2014. Samurai Japan won 8-4 to lead 2-0 in the five-game series.

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Japan batters major leaguers to lead series 2-0

TOKYO, Japan - Colorado Rockies' Justin Morneau hits a two-run homer in the second inning of Game 2 of the Japan-Major League All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14, 2014. Samurai Japan won 8-4 to lead 2-0 in the five-game series.

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Samurai Japan beat MLB stars 2-0

OSAKA, Japan - Samurai Japan's Nobuhiro Matsuda hits a sacrifice fly to score the opener in the second inning of a game against a team of major league stars at Kyocera Dome in the western Japan city of Osaka on Nov. 12, 2014. Samurai Japan won 2-0.

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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.

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NPB, MLB, fail to reach accord

NEW YORK, United States - Nobuhisa Ito, a legal expert of Nippon Professional Baseball, speaks with reporters after holding negotiations with Major League Baseball on a new posting system on Nov. 27, 2013 in New York. Ito said the two sides failed to reach an agreement during their second day of talks but are expected to continue negotiations.

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MLB World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - The Boston Red Sox's David Ross is tagged out by St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina as he tries to score from second base following scoring by Stephen Drew from third base on a single by Jacoby Ellsbury during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 28, 2013. The Red Sox won 3-1 to lead the series 3-2.

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MLB World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - Boston Red Sox reliever Junichi Tazawa is pictured as the St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday grounds out to second during the seventh inning of Game 4 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 27, 2013. The Red Sox won 4-2 to tie the series 2-2.

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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.

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MLB World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - Boston Red Sox reliever Junichi Tazawa (back) is pictured after allowing a two-run double by St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 26, 2013. The Boston's Matt Carpenter, who scored from second base, is seen in front. The Cardinals scored to win a 5-4 sayonara victory to lead the series 2-1.

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ML World Series

BOSTON, United States - The St. Louis Cardinals' Jon Jay (far R) scores from second base on an error by Boston Red Sox pitcher Craig Breslow (2nd from L), after Pete Kozma (2nd from R) scored from third base on a sacrifice fly by Matt Carpenter (far L), during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 24, 2013. The Cardinals won 4-2 to tie the series 1-1.

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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.

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ML World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Junichi Tazawa is pictured as the St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday grounds out to second during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 24, 2013. The Cardinals won 4-2 to tie the series 1-1.

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ML World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter John Lackey gives up the lead to the St. Louis Cardinals as Yadier Molina (back) grounds out to second during the fourth inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 24, 2013. The Cardinals won 4-2 to tie the series 1-1.

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ML World Series

BOSTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright allows an RBI single by Dustin Pedroia (back) of the Boston Red Sox during the second inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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Matsuzaka wins 1st game of season

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (front) is pictured after the Miami Marlins' Justin Ruggiano (back) homers during the fourth inning of the second game of a doubleheader at Citi Field in New York on Sept. 14, 2013. Matsuzaka allowed a run in seven innings to snare his first major league win of the season in the Mets' 3-1 victory.

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Matsuzaka wins 1st game of season

NEW YORK, Unite States - New York Mets starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field in New York on Sept. 14, 2013. Matsuzaka allowed a run in seven innings to snare his first major league win of the season in the Mets' 3-1 victory.

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Matsuzaka wins 1st game of season

NEW YORK, Unite States - New York Mets starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field in New York on Sept. 14, 2013. Matsuzaka allowed a run in seven innings to snare his first major league win of the season in the Mets' 3-1 victory.

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Matsuzaka wins 1st game of season

NEW YORK, Unite States - New York Mets starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field in New York on Sept. 14, 2013. Matsuzaka allowed a run in seven innings to snare his first major league win of the season in the Mets' 3-1 victory.

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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.

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Alex Rodriguez faces suspension

CHICAGO, United States - New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez heads for first base after hitting a single to left during the second inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2013. U.S. media reported Rodriguez plans to appeal his suspension by Major League Baseball for alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs.

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Alex Rodriguez faces suspension

CHICAGO, United States - New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez singles to left while being booed during the second inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2013. U.S. media reported Rodriguez plans to appeal his suspension by Major League Baseball for alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs.

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Alex Rodriguez faces suspension

CHICAGO, United States - New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez is booed as he goes to bat during the second inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2013. Local reports said Rodriguez plans to appeal his suspension by Major League Baseball for alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs.