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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani scores on a two-run single by shortstop Mookie Betts in the third inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a line drive up into the glove of Los Angeles shortstop Zach Neto (9), leading to a triple play in the sixth inning of a baseball game on Aug. 12, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a line drive up into the glove of Los Angeles shortstop Zach Neto (9), leading to a triple play in the sixth inning of a baseball game on Aug. 12, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) chats with Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (L) and shortstop Zach Neto at second base during the first inning of a baseball game on Aug. 12, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: MLB World Series

New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge drops a fly ball by Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 30, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB World Series

New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge drops a fly ball by Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 30, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB World Series

New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge drops a fly ball by Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 30, 2024.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz steals second base during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 16, 2024, marking his third steal of the game.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (front) steals third base during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 16, 2024, marking his fourth steal of the game.

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Baseball: MLB World Series

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager receives a trophy as the Most Valuable Player for the MLB World Series at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 1, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB World Series

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (C) is named Most Valuable Player for the MLB World Series at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 1, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB World Series

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (R, C) lifts the trophy after being named Most Valuable Player for the MLB World Series at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 1, 2023.

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Baseball: MLB World Series

Corbin Carroll (7) of the Arizona Diamondbacks steals second base as Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager covers the bag during the first inning in Game 5 of the MLB World Series at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 1, 2023.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Yankees

Masataka Yoshida of the Boston Red Sox lines out to shortstop during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 11, 2023.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs grounds into fielder's choice to shortstop during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels pops out to shortstop during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on April 22, 2023, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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World Baseball Classic

Mike Trout (R) of the United States slides into second base against Japan shortstop Sosuke Genda during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic final in Miami, Florida, on March 21, 2023.

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World Baseball Classic

Eugenio Suarez (L) of Venezuela is tugged out by the United States' shortstop Trea Turner in the second inning of their World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, on March 18, 2023.

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Matsui acting as special coach at Giants' training camp

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Former Yomiuri Giants and New York Yankees star Hideki Matsui (R) serves as a batting-practice pitcher for shortstop Hayato Sakamoto during the Giants' spring training camp in Miyazaki on Feb. 2, 2014. Matsui is a special coach at the camp.

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Jeter introduces fans to Japanese term for shortstop

TOKYO, Japan - New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter teaches fans how to pronounce the Japanese word for shortstop in this scoreboard footage captured in April 2014 in New York. Jeter had played with a number of Japanese teammates such as Hideki Matsui before ending his major league career with the 2014 season.

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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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Carp ace Maeda among 6 named to Samurai Japan squad

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on July 17, 2014, in Tokyo shows Japan baseball manager Hiroki Kokubo (C) and the first six members of this year's national team -- (from L) Yomiuri Giants shortstop Hayato Sakamoto, Rakuten Eagles catcher Motohiro Shima, Orix Buffaloes outfielder Yoshio Itoi, Buffaloes ace Chihiro Kaneko, Hiroshima Carp ace Kenta Maeda and Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Sho Nakata. The team's big test this autumn will be five games against a team of visiting major leaguers in November.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League shortstop Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees acknowledges cheers from spectators after completing his last ever play in an All Star Game in the MLB All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. The American League beat the National League 5-3.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League shortstop Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees heads to second base after hitting a double during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League shortstop Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees hits a double during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League shortstop Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees hits a double during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League pitcher Koji Uehara (L) of the Boston Red Sox greets AL shortstop Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees during the opening ceremony before the MLB All-Star Game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. Also pictured is AL catcher Matt Wieters of the Baltimore Orioles.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League pitcher Yu Darvish (L) of the Texas Rangers greets AL shortstop Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees during the opening ceremony before the MLB All-Star Game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. Also pictured is AL pitcher David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League shortstop Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees waves to fans during a parade prior to the MLB All-Star Game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014.

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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.

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Tanaka earns 3rd win

BOSTON, United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka (R) is talked to by Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on April 22, 2014. Tanaka pitched 7-1/3 innings to notch his third win of the season in the Yankees' 9-3 victory.

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Yankees beat Cubs

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (42) celebrates with Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (R) after the team's 2-0 victory in the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 16, 2014.

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ML World Series

BOSTON, United States - Umpires overturn an initial call of out for Boston Red Sox base runner Dustin Pedroia after St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma fumbled the ball during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. At L top is Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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ML World Series

BOSTON, United States - Umpires discuss the protest of Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell as Red Sox base runner Dustin Pedroia was judged out after St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma fumbled the ball during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The call was later overturned. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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ML World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell (L) protests as Red Sox base runner Dustin Pedroia was judged out after St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma fumbled the ball during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The call was later overturned. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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ML World Series

BOSTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny (22) protests as an initial call of out for Boston Red Sox base runner Dustin Pedroia was overturned after Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma fumbled the ball during the first 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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ML World Series

BOSTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma (38) fumbles the ball intended for a double play but Boston Red Sox base runner Dustin Pedroia (L) was initially judged out during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The call was later overturned. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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ML World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox base runner Dustin Pedroia (15) is initially judged out after St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma fumbled the ball intended for a double play during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The call was later overturned. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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American League Division Series

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino hits an infield single to shortstop during the seventh inning of Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Oct 8, 2013. The Red Sox won 3-1 and reached the American League Championship Series.

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Kawasaki back to Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - Toronto Blue Jays infielder Munenori Kawasaki (R) exchanges high-fives with Jose Reyes after beating the Detroit Tigers at Rogers Centre in Toronto on July 1, 2013. Kawasaki was optioned on June 26, 2013, to make room for Reyes after the Blue Jays star shortstop returned from a severe ankle sprain, but was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays two days later.

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Blue Jays vs. White Sox

TORONTO, Canada - Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Munenori Kawasaki makes a diving catch of a liner hit by Conor Gillaspie of the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 16, 2013. The White Sox won 4-3.

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Puerto Rico beat Japan in WBC semifinal

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Japan starter Kenta Maeda throws the first pitch against Puerto Rico in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California, on March 17, 2013. Shortstop Hayato Sakamoto is seen in the right back. Puerto Rico won 3-1.

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Nakajima signs with A's

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows free agent shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima homering during a Seibu Lions game against the Softbank Hawks at Seibu Dome in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo in September 2012. Nakajima is bound for the Oakland Athletics, with the two sides having agreed on a two-year, $6.5 million deal with additional incentives.

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Jeter records 200th postseason hit

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter hits a single, his 200th postseason hit, during the second inning of the American League Championship Series opener against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 13, 2012. Jeter fractured his left ankle while playing shortstop in the 12th inning. The Tigers won 6-4 in 12 innings.

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Jeter injured in ALCS opener

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter (L) fractures his left ankle while playing shortstop in the 12th inning of the American League Championship Series opener against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 13, 2012. The Tigers won 6-4 in 12 innings.

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Mariners' Kawasaki gets 1st hit in MLB

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners shortstop Munenori Kawasaki gets his first hit with an RBI single in his major league debut during the fourth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on April 7, 2012. The Mariners won 8-7.

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Seattle Mariners arrive in Japan

NARITA, Japan - Seattle Mariners shortstop Munenori Kawasaki (front) and pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma arrive at Narita airport on March 23, 2012, ahead of the Major League ballclub's season-opening two-game series in Japan against the Oakland Athletics.

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Lions shortstop Nakajima

HANNO, Japan - Seibu Lions shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima speaks to reporters in Hanno, Saitama Prefecture, on Dec. 9, 2011, after the New York Yankees won the rights to negotiate with him under the posting system after making a bid of $2.5 million.

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Lions' Nakajima to make bid for majors via posting system

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Seibu Lions shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima (L), accompanied by team president Hajime Igo, speaks during a press conference at Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Nov. 22, 2011. The Lions permitted Nakajima to use the posting system during the offseason in a bid to make a move to the major leagues.

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Rangers vs. Rays in ALDS

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Sean Rodriguez (R) scores from first base after sliding into Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli on a double by Matt Joyce during the second inning of an American League Division Series game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Oct. 4, 2011. Rangers won the game 4-3 and advanced to the American League Championship Series after beating the Rays 3-1 in the best-of-five ALDS.