Tokyo, the Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers

Imanaga honored to be part of historic pitching matchup when Cubs face the Dodgers in Japan
Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga said Wednesday he was “very honored” to receive the opening day start against the Los Angeles Dodgers when the teams meet March 18 in Tokyo.
Dodgers vs. Cubs Tokyo Series Game 1 Early Predictions, Odds Starting Pitchers, And More
The Dodgers and Cubs will square off in their first regular season game at Tokyo Dome. Early predictions are out along with the odds & picks.
Chicago Cubs Ace Honored to Be Named Starter in Tokyo Series Opener
The Chicago Cubs made it official earlier this week when it announced that second-year left-hander Shota Imanaga would start against in the season opener.
‘An honor’ for Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga to start Tokyo opener
Shota Imanaga said he doesn’t take lightly the “honor” of being named Opening Day starter for the Chicago Cubs on March 18 in Tokyo.
Cubs Opening Day starter Shota Imanaga shifting spring-training focus in Year 2
Notes: Manager Craig Counsell spoke glowingly of Gage Workman's first spring-training game as a Cub, and Justin Turner hit in a simulated game.
Chicago Cubs Ace Ready to Turn Tables on Teammates During Japan Series
The Japan Series is a big deal for the Chicago Cubs. It’s obviously a bigger deal for Shota Imanaga. The second-year Cubs starting pitcher was formerly in the NPB, where he was one of the best pitchers in that league for eight seasons with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.

Chicago Cubs, spring training

Chicago Cubs Manager Hints Star Left-Hander Will Start Second Game in Japan
The Chicago Cubs had to get their spring activities underway earlier than they did last year. With them heading overseas for ...
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World Business Chicago plans Japan trip around Cubs game
Though Mayor Brandon Johnson, originally touted as a participant, now says he's staying home because of a scheduling conflict ...
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LIVE: Dodgers, Cubs jump-start Cactus League action
Given their looming trip to Japan, the Dodgers and Cubs are working under a different Spring Training schedule than the rest ...
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Chicago Cubs receive some terrible news regarding one of their premier prospects
The news of his injury is a tough pill to swallow since he was one of the more exciting players to watch this spring.
Alexander Canario, headlining prospect from Kris Bryant trade, DFA’d by Cubs
At the time of the trade, Canario was the Giants' No. 10-ranked prospect. He was dealt alongside pitcher Caleb Kilian.
Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs Set to Make Baseball History on Opening Day 2025
The pitching matchup between the Cubs and Dodgers will be Shota Imanaga and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The game will take place at ...
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Chicago Cubs will lean on two veterans to help Matt Shaw at third base this season
The Chicago Cubs losing out on Alex Bregman to the Boston Red Sox indicates that prospect Matt Shaw will be the Opening Day ...
What’s next for the Cubs after the Justin Turner deal and an offseason of ‘constraints’
The Chicago Cubs once viewed their century-long championship drought as the greatest remaining quest in professional sports.