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Who is Masataka Yoshida? 9 things to know about Red Sox free agent signee
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Masataka Yoshida homers twice in one inning to lead Red Sox past Brewers - The Japan Times
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Masataka Yoshida, Honey, Don't You Know That I'm Loving You?
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2 HOMERS IN ONE INNING?!? Masataka Yoshida does the impossible! (Including a grand slam!)
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Red Sox rest weary left fielder Masataka Yoshida to allow him to regroup - The Boston Globe
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MKB: Masataka Yoshida's 15th Homer as Red Sox Beat Rays 7-3; “He's a Good Hitter,” Cora Says. - The Japan News
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Masataka Yoshida goes 2-for-4 with RBI in Red Sox debut - CBS Boston
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MLB/ Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida homers twice, drives in 6 runs to beat Brewers
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Baseball: Masataka Yoshida gets 2 hits in Red Sox's win over Tigers
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Masataka Yoshida stars for Japan in World Baseball Classic semifinal