Japan, Dodgers and Cubs

Chicago Cubs Ace Will Likely Face Countryman in Japan Series Against Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs have not determined when Shota Imanaga will start in the Japan Series, but he is likely to face one of his countrymen.
Rōki Sasaki, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shota Imanaga expected to pitch during Dodgers-Cubs series in Japan
MLB Tokyo Series between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers will feature a few native sons in the spotlight taking the mound over the course of the two games. Cubs lefty pitcher Shota Imanaga and Dodgers starters Rōki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will all see action when the teams open the season in Japan on March 18-19.
Cubs-Dodgers name 3 Japanese starting pitchers for Toyko Series
The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers are about one month away from kicking off the 2025 regular season with a two game series in Toyko, Japan. This series will be a homecoming for a few players on each side,
Chicago Cubs Manager Hilariously Reveals Pitching Plans For Japan Series
Not that there was much of a question, but Chicago Cubs fans that wanted an answer as to which Cubs starter they could expect on the mound in Japan.
Chicago Cubs News: Tokyo Series opening pitching matchup likely set
The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers will likely start Japanese-born pitchers Shota Imanaga and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in their opening matchup of the Tokyo Series next month. According to a report from Dodgers beat writer Sonja Chen,
Cubs Manager Makes Bold Claim After Alex Bregman News
Cubs manager Craig Counsell has been fielding questions about the current roster ever since reporting to camp. The Athletic's ...
Chicago Cubs Pitcher Javier Assad Diagnosed With 'Mild' Oblique Strain, Per Manager
Javier Assad came into spring training competing for a spot in the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation, but the righty has been ...
Ryan Pressly reunites with a familiar face at Chicago Cubs camp, while Dansby Swanson is ‘good to go’ after surgery
Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy and newly acquired reliever Ryan Pressly spent nearly a year as teammates 17 years ...
Cubs open Spring Training with multiple options as Alex Bregman saga ends: Takeaways
There’s no equivalent Plan B if the Chicago Cubs don’t sign Alex Bregman. It’s not like another comparable free agent is ...
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Veteran Pressly, 'electric' Hodge form dynamic duo for Cubs
Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy has known Ryan Pressly since their days in the Red Sox's farm system 17 years ago. At the ...
Cubs Pitcher Already Dealing With Injury in Spring Training Camp
The Cubs bolstered their rotation depth in the offseason and apparently will need it early in camp, as one of their starters ...
Cubs farm system heat check: What’s the immediate and future outlook for Cubs?
Right now, the Cubs have both a major-league roster projected to win close to 90 games, as well as a robust farm system.
Perfect trade Cubs must make during 2025 Spring Training
Here is one perfect seven-player trade that the Chicago Cubs should make during the 2025 spring training period.
A Chicago Cubs-Alex Bregman pairing makes a lot of sense. As spring arrives, the possibility looms
Two-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman is one of the few remaining marquee free agents still on the market as teams ...
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Chicago Cubs Know Which Dodgers Pitching Star They Won't Face in Japan
The Chicago Cubs will head to Tokyo next month to take ... During DodgerFest over the weekend, manager Dave Roberts was talking with fans and media about Ohtani’s return to the mound.
Ryan Pressly: Cubs playing it cool with Alex Bregman pursuit
Cubs reliever and ex-Astros closer Ryan Pressly joined Chicago in a trade from Houston late last month, which followed ...