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Giveaways like straw hats from the anime “One Piece” emblazoned with the Dodgers logo are bringing in new fans. (Photo by Rei Nakafuji)

REI NAKAFUJI

September 14, 2025 19:00 JST

PALO ALTO, California — As Major League Baseball teams try new ways to bring fans to the stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers are making the most of a big asset: their Japanese stars.