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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto smiles in the dugout after pitching two innings during the team's season opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto reacts in the dugout after pitching two innings during the team's season opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto smiles in the dugout after pitching two innings during the team's season opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 26, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki meets the press after giving up five runs in two innings of pitching in a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki meets the press after giving up five runs in two innings of pitching in a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga (L) fist bumps teammate Francisco Lindor after throwing two innings in a spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on March 3, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers' Yamamoto exits start with triceps tightness.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto speaks to reporters in Los Angeles on June 15, 2024, after a baseball game in which Yamamoto threw just two innings of his start for the Dodgers against the Kansas City Royals before leaving the mound with triceps tightness.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (C) high-fives teammates after throwing two innings for his first spring training start against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2024.

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Baseball: Athletics vs. Angels

Oakland Athletics right-hander Shintaro Fujinami pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 26, 2023. Fujinami pitched two innings of two-hit relief for Oakland.

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Baseball: Athletics vs. Angels

Oakland Athletics right-hander Shintaro Fujinami pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 26, 2023. Fujinami pitched two innings of two-hit relief for Oakland.

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Baseball: Astros vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (L) shows his hands to an umpire checking for foreign substances after throwing two innings during a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 9, 2023.

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Baseball: Athletics vs. Angels

Oakland Athletics right-hander Shintaro Fujinami pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 26, 2023. Fujinami pitched two innings of two-hit relief for Oakland.

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Baseball: Athletics vs. Angels

Oakland Athletics right-hander Shintaro Fujinami pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 26, 2023. Fujinami pitched two innings of two-hit relief for Oakland.

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World Baseball Classic

Japan starter Shota Imanaga has a quick chat with teammate Yu Darvish (R) in the dugout after throwing two innings against the United States in a World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 21, 2023.

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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.

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Ichiro hitless but shines on defense in All-Star Game

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, playing for the American League team, strikes out in the third inning of the MLB All-Star Game on July 13, 2010, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Ichiro was hitless in two innings. The National League team won the game 3-1 for its first All-Star victory since 1996.

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Ichiro hitless but shines on defense in All-Star Game

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, playing for the American League team, hits a fly that was caught in the infield in the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game on July 13, 2010, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Ichiro was hitless in two innings. The National League team won the game 3-1 for its first All-Star victory since 1996.

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Ichiro hitless but shines on defense in All-Star Game

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, playing for the American League team, looks down after flying out in the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game on July 13, 2010, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Ichiro was hitless in two innings. The National League team won the game 3-1 for its first All-Star victory since 1996.

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Ichiro hitless but shines on defense in All-Star Game

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, playing for the American League team, catches a fly from Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game on July 13, 2010, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Ichiro was hitless in two innings. The National League team won the game 3-1 for its first All-Star victory since 1996.

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Ichiro hitless but shines on defense in All-Star Game

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, playing for the American League team, catches a fly from Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game on July 13, 2010, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Ichiro was hitless in two innings. The National League team won the game 3-1 for its first All-Star victory since 1996.

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Matsuzaka makes 1st spring appearance

FORT MYERS, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka walks to the mound to pitch in the seventh inning of a game against the Florida Marlins in Fort Myers, Florida, on March 25, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed one run in two innings of relief in his first appearance in a spring training game. The Red Sox won 6-4.

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Matsuzaka makes 1st spring appearance

FORT MYERS, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Florida Marlins in Fort Myers, Florida, on March 25, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed one run in two innings of relief in his first appearance in a spring training game. The Red Sox won 6-4.

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L.A. Dodgers Kuroda pitches in preseason game

GLENDALE, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches during a preseason game against the Colorado Rockies at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona, on March 9, 2010. Kuroda allowed two runs in two innings during his first preseason appearance.

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Seibu Lions rookie Kikuchi allows 3 runs in two innings

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Highly touted Seibu Lions rookie Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a minor league game against the Yomiuri Giants at Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on March 9, 2010. The 18-year-old Kikuchi pitched two innings, allowing three runs.

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Seibu Lions rookie Kikuchi allows 3 runs in two innings

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Highly touted Seibu Lions rookie Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a minor league game against the Yomiuri Giants at Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on March 9, 2010. The 18-year-old Kikuchi pitched two innings, allowing three runs.

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Braves Kawakami pitches in preseason game

ORLANDO, United States - Kenshin Kawakami of the Atlanta Braves pitches during a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Orlando, Florida, on March 4, 2010. Kawakami gave up no runs in a two-innings start.

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Japan knuckleballer Yoshida pitches in U.S. game

YUMA, United States - Japanese female knuckleballer Eri Yoshida of the Yuma Scorpions starts the opener of the Arizona Winter League against Team Canada in Yuma on Jan. 29, 2010. The 18-year-old gave up five runs in two innings.

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Matsuzaka allows 5 runs in 2 innings in rehab start

MANCHESTER, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hand pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka speaks at a news conference in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Aug. 30 after he pitched for the Portland Sea Dogs during a game against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Matsuzaka, who has been on the disabled list with a mild right shoulder strain on June 20, allowed four hits and five runs in two innings.

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Matsuzaka allows 5 runs in 2 innings in rehab start

MANCHESTER, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hand pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches for the Portland Sea Dogs during a game against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Aug. 30. Matsuzaka, who has been on the disabled list with a mild right shoulder strain on June 20, allowed four hits and five runs in two innings.

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Boston lefty Okajima gets 3rd win

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Boston Red Sox lefty Hideki Okajima throws against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on June 13. Okajima got his third win of the season giving up one run in two innings in his team's 11-6 victory.

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Japan vs China in WBC Pool A opener in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japan set-up man Hideaki Wakui (C) is congratulated by pitching coach Hisashi Yamada (R) after holding China scoreless over two innings in the opening game of the first round of Pool A in the 2009 World Baseball Classic tournament at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 5.

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Los Angeles hurler Kuroda starts exhbn match with Chicago

GLENDALE, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda of Japan pitches a ball during an exhibition game with the Chicago White Sox in Glendale, Arizona, on March 1. Starter Kuroda allowed no runs and one hit in two innings.

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Los Angeles hurler Kuroda starts exhbn match with Chicago

GLENDALE, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda of Japan pitches a ball during an exhibition game with the Chicago White Sox in Glendale, Arizona, on March 1. Starter Kuroda allowed no runs and one hit in two innings.

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Matsuzaka shaky in rained-out spring training game

VERO BEACH, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka chases a bunt in the first inning of his fourth spring training outing for the team against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 16. Matsuzaka allowed a run and three hits in two innings against the Dodgers before the game was rained out.

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Matsuzaka shaky in rained-out spring training game

VERO BEACH, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka is at bat for the first time in the Major league in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 16. Matsuzaka allowed a run and three hits in two innings against the Dodgers before the game was rained out.

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Saito works for Dodgers' 8-5 win over Mets

LOS ANGELES, United States - Takashi Saito inherited a none-out bases-loaded situation in the seventh inning and allowed two runs to score on a walk and a fielder's choice before working a scoreless eighth in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-5 win over the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on June 6. Saito struck out four, including pinch-hitter Kazuo Matsui in the eighth, in two innings, while allowing a walk and an infield single. (MLB)

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Mariners' closer Sasaki notches 3rd win

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays to earn his third win of the season at the SkyDome in Toronto on Aug. 7 as the Mariners won 5-4. Sasaki allowed one run on two hits with three strikeouts in two innings. (MLB)

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Yabuta knocked out

FUKUOKA, Japan - Chiba Lotte Marines starter Yasuhiro Yabuta leaves the mound after yielding four runs in two innings against the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks at Fukuoka Dome on April 2.

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Yoshii rocked for eight runs

FORT LAUDERDALE, United States - Masato Yoshii was rocked for eight runs and 10 hits in two innings as the Montreal Expos fell in a 10-2 decision to the Baltimore Orioles in a preseason game at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 26. (MLB)

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Mariners' closer Sasaki hold Cubs scoreless in two innings

PEORIA, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches in a preseason game against the Chicago Cubs in Peoria, Arizona, on March 20. Sasaki pitched the eighth and ninth innings and held the Cubs scoreless while giving up two hits and a walk. (MLB)

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Ishii pitches against Braves

VERO BEACH, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers Kazuhisa Ishii, former Yakult Swallows southpaw, pitches against the Atlanta Braves in a preseason game at Vero Beach, Florida, on March 8. Ishii struck out four over two innings of work to earn the win as the Dodgers beat the Braves 5-1. (MLB)

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Montreal Expos Ohka pitches, gives up 2 hits in 2 innings

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Montreal Expos' Tomokazu Ohka pitches against the New York Mets in a preseason game in Port St. Lucie, Florida on March 7. Ohka gave up two hits in two innings in the game, which the Expos won 7-1. (MLB)

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Hasegawa allows a run

PEORIA, United States Seattle Mariners right-hander Shigetoshi Hasegawa allowed one run and four hits in two innings against his former club Anaheim Angels on March 6. (MLB)

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Ohka allows one run in two innings of work

JUPITER, United States - Tomokazu Ohka struck out last season's National League rookie of the year Albert Pujols and allowed one run in two innings of work as the Montreal Expos downed the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 in Jupiter, Florida, on March 2. (MLB)

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Yoshii allows one hit over two innings

JUPITER, United States - Masato Yoshii threw only 15 pitches and gave up one hit over two scoreless innings as the Montreal Expos won 5-1 over the Baltimore Orioles in a preseason contest at Jupiter, Florida, on March 1. (MLB)

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Hasegawa allows a run

PEORIA, United States ?Seattle Mariners right-hander Shigetoshi Hasegawa allowed one run and four hits in two innings against his former club Anaheim Angels on March 6. (MLB)

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Montreal Expos Ohka pitches, gives up 2 hits in 2 innings

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Montreal Expos' Tomokazu Ohka pitches against the New York Mets in a preseason game in Port St. Lucie, Florida on March 7. Ohka gave up two hits in two innings in the game, which the Expos won 7-1. (MLB)

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Yoshii rocked for eight runs

FORT LAUDERDALE, United States - Masato Yoshii was rocked for eight runs and 10 hits in two innings as the Montreal Expos fell in a 10-2 decision to the Baltimore Orioles in a preseason game at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 26. (MLB)

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Los Angeles hurler Kuroda starts exhbn match with Chicago

GLENDALE, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda of Japan pitches a ball during an exhibition game with the Chicago White Sox in Glendale, Arizona, on March 1. Starter Kuroda allowed no runs and one hit in two innings. (Kyodo)

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Los Angeles hurler Kuroda starts exhbn match with Chicago

GLENDALE, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda of Japan pitches a ball during an exhibition game with the Chicago White Sox in Glendale, Arizona, on March 1. Starter Kuroda allowed no runs and one hit in two innings. (Kyodo)