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Shogo Akiyama debut: Outfielder gets a hit in first spring training game
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Ex-Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama homers again for Padres' Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas
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Cincinnati Reds center fielder Shogo Akiyama catches a ball during the fourth inning of game one of a baseball doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Kansas City
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Cincinnati Reds release outfielder Shogo Akiyama after two seasons, still owe him $8 million - ESPN
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Reds tell veteran Akiyama he won't make opening day roster
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Reds Get Shogo Akiyama
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Shogo Akiyama joins the Cincinnati Reds in grand fashion
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Veteran outfielder Shogo Akiyama to return to Japan after finding no interest from MLB teams, per report
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No clutch, no bullpen, Reds lose. - Red Reporter
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The Red Report 2020 - Shogo Akiyama - Red Reporter
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The Reds introduce OF Shogo Akiyama at Great American Ball Park.