Tokyo, Dodgers and Chicago Cubs

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shota Imanaga expected to start for Dodgers, Cubs in MLB's Tokyo Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs will kick off Major League Baseball's 2025 regular season on March 18-19 with a two-game set in Tokyo, Japan. The host country will be well-represented, particularly on the mound.
Yamamoto, Sasaki likely to start for Dodgers in Tokyo vs. Cubs
Japanese stars Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are likely to be the Dodgers starting pitchers when Los Angeles opens its season against the Cubs next month in Tokyo.
Dodgers Name Japanese-Born Pitcher Opening Day Starter to Face Cubs in Tokyo
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has plenty of options to choose from when determining who will start in Tokyo when they play the Cubs, including two Japan natives.
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.
Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto Likely to Start Season Opener vs. Imanaga, Cubs in Japan
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Cubs Make Move Toward Former Dodgers Star After Alex Bregman Comments
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Dave Roberts Declares Dodgers' Opening Day Starter vs. Cubs in Tokyo
Dave Roberts indicated both Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki would take the mound during the Dodgers' season-opening series in Tokyo.
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.
Dodgers-Cubs Tokyo Series Ticket Prices Soar, Pricing Out Many Fans
The Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs Tokyo Series ticket prices are outrageous, with Shohei Ohtani and others returning to Japan.
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 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,
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