Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and Japan

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.
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.
Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto Likely to Start Season Opener vs. Imanaga, Cubs in Japan
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Yamamoto, Sasaki likely to start for Dodgers in Tokyo vs. Cubs
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is likely to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers when they open the season against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo on March 18 and Roki Sasaki could make his major league debut the next day.
Cubs Make Move Toward Former Dodgers Star After Alex Bregman Comments
With this, the Cubs now reportedly have their eyes on another infielder if Bregman signs elsewhere. According to The Athletic's Patrick Mooney and Ken Rosenthal, the Cubs have had discussions about the possibility of signing veteran free agent Justin Turner.
Chicago Cubs Know Which Dodgers Pitching Star They Won't Face in Japan
The Chicago Cubs will head to Tokyo next month to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers to open the regular season in the Japan Series on March 18-19.
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.
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.
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,
Dodgers name most obvious starting pitchers for Tokyo Series vs Cubs
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is expected to start the Tokyo Series opener for the Dodgers, with Roki Sasaki likely to follow.
MLB rumors: Cubs eye veteran infielder amid 'unclear' plans, Dodgers bring back old friend for ninth season
The regular season is still weeks away and there are plenty of moves that still need to be made.  Let's gather the news and ...
Cubs acquire Ryan Brasier in trade with Dodgers
Brasier, 37, had been designated for assignment on Thursday when the Dodgers made official their signing of Kirby Yates.
Cubs land reliever in trade with Dodgers
The Cubs and Dodgers have linked up on a trade sending Ryan Brasier to the Windy City. He was a key part in the 2024 World ...
Cubs land 2-time World Series winner in trade with Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs on Tuesday added another veteran piece to the team's pitching staff. The Cubs landed relief pitcher Ryan ...
After Losing Out on Alex Bregman, Cubs Dealing With Injury to Heir Apparent at Third Base
The Chicago Cubs got unwelcome injury news Friday, as one of their key infielders is dealing with an oblique injury at the ...
Cubs news: Cubs top prospect suffers concerning injury, but there's a silver linin
Cubs are hoping that third base prospect Matt Shaw will make quick recovery from oblique injury and start the season in Japan ...
Dodgers spring training live updates: Dodgers to start season with five-man rotation
Follow along for the latest news as the Dodgers open spring training at Camelback Ranch in Phoenix following their World ...
Yankees GM Explains Why He Can't Compete With Dodgers for Japanese Free Agents
Brian Cashman was asked why the Dodgers had more success luring Japanese free agents the last two offseasons, and pointed to ...