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Baseball Hall of Fame inductees Billy Wagner, left, Ichiro Suzuki, second from left, and CC Sabathia, center, pose for a photo with Willa Allen, second from right, widow of Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Dick Allen, and Dave Parker II, right, son of the late Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Dave Parker, at the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y., Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Ichiro Suzuki adds humorous touches to Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies

By Mark Frank - Associated Press

FILE - FILE - In this March 20, 2019, file photo, Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki pops out in the third inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball opening series against the Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)

Japan’s rise in MLB hits high point in Cubs-Dodgers series

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Newly-elected Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ichiro Suzuki talks to reporters during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

Voter who passed on Ichiro for Hall of Fame still a mystery after 321 of 394 ballots released

Associated Press

FILE - Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki, of Japan, hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, May 31, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Hall of Fame moment would elevate Ichiro to cultural icon status in Japan

By Stephen Wade - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 20, 2019, file photo, Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki pops out in the third inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball opening series against the Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. Suzuki has rejoined the Mariners as a special assistant to the chairman and will work as an instructor with both the major league club and some of the organization’s players in the minors. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)

Ichiro Suzuki back with Mariners as special assistant

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki waves to spectators while leaving the field for defensive substitution in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the Major League baseball opening series against the Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara) ** FILE **

Ichiro retiring after Mariners’ Tokyo series: Report

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki waves to spectators while leaving the field for defensive substitution in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the Major League baseball opening series against the Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Ichiro says goodbye to adoring fans; Mariners beat A’s in 12

By STEPHEN WADE - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki waves to spectators while leaving the field for defensive substitution in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the Major League baseball opening series against the Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Toru Takahashi)

Ichiro walks off into history in ‘sayonara’ at Tokyo Dome

By STEPHEN WADE and TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki wipes his sweat during the team's batting practice prior to Game 1 of a Major League opening series baseball game against the Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Wednesday, March 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Toru Takahashi)

Ichiro takes field with 45,000 voices in full support

By STEPHEN WADE - Associated Press

In this Sunday, March 17, 2019, photo, Oakland Athletics starter Liam Hendriks pitches against the Nippon Ham Fighters in the first inning of their preseason exhibition baseball game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. Hendriks made the jump from playing tee-ball in Australia to being the opening pitcher last season for the Athletics in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Toru Takahashi)

Amid hoopla around Ichiro and Mariners _ A’s are here, too

By STEPHEN WADE - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki warms up during his team's practice at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo Saturday, March 16, 2019. The Mariners will play in a two-baseball game series against the Oakland Athletics to open the Major League season on March 20-21. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Opening day intrigue: Ichiro keeps ‘em guessing about future

By STEPHEN WADE - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki heads to first as he grounds out in the fourth inning of a pre-season exhibition baseball game against the Yomiuri Giants at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo Sunday, March 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Ichiro hitless as Mariners beat Yomiuri 6-4 in exhibition

By JIM ARMSTRONG - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki speaks during a press conference in Tokyo Saturday, March 16, 2019. Ichiro is back in his native Japan and enjoying it while he can. He will play for the Mariners against the Oakland Athletics in the first two games of the Major League Baseball season at Tokyo Dome (AP Photo/Toru Takahashi)

Ichiro in Japan: Still enjoying the big leagues while he can

By STEPHEN WADE - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki smiles upon his team's arrival at Haneda international airport in Tokyo Friday, March 15, 2019. The Mariners will play in a two-baseball game series against the Oakland Athletics to open the Major League season on March 20-21 at the Tokyo Dome. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Ichiro arrives in Tokyo, a sure sign baseball only days away

By STEPHEN WADE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 file photo, Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki bats during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Peoria, Ariz. Jerry Dipoto's first introduction to the world of Ichiro Suzuki was only a small taste compared to what the Seattle Mariners are about to experience when they open the season in Tokyo with a pair of games against the Oakland Athletics. The most decorated player ever to export his talents from Japan to the major leagues is returning home for what could be a farewell to his Hall of Fame career on both sides of the Pacific. His teammates can't wait. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Ichiromania returns to Japan: Will he retire, or won’t he?

By STEPHEN WADE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 file photo, Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki bats during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Peoria, Ariz. Jerry Dipoto's first introduction to the world of Ichiro Suzuki was only a small taste compared to what the Seattle Mariners are about to experience when they open the season in Tokyo with a pair of games against the Oakland Athletics. The most decorated player ever to export his talents from Japan to the major leagues is returning home for what could be a farewell to his Hall of Fame career on both sides of the Pacific. His teammates can't wait. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Mariners can’t wait to see reaction for Ichiro in Japan

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki warms up in the outfield before the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Suzuki starts likely last spring opener with a hit for M’s

By JACK THOMPSON - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki walks onto a practice field during baseball spring training Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Ichiro back in M’s camp at 45 with chance to play at home

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, July 10, 2018 file photo, Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki, of Japan, smiles during warm ups before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif. Ichiro Suzuki has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Seattle Mariners paving the way for the 45-year-old to play in Seattle’s season-opening series in Japan. Suzuki’s agent, John Boggs, confirmed the agreement on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Mariners won’t promise spot to Ichiro after Japan trip

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, July 10, 2018 file photo, Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki, of Japan, smiles during warm ups before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif. Ichiro Suzuki has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Seattle Mariners paving the way for the 45-year-old to play in Seattle’s season-opening series in Japan. Suzuki’s agent, John Boggs, confirmed the agreement on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Ichiro Suzuki agrees to minor league deal with Mariners

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press