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Shohei Ohtani fever in Tokyo

Tokyo Series will showcase the depth of Japanese talent in Major League Baseball

The spotlight will be on slugger Shohei Ohtani when the superstar returns to Japan and leads the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs in the first two games of the Major League Baseball season at the Tokyo Dome.

Los Angeles Times · 3h

Tokyo Series atmosphere shows Shohei Ohtani is more than ‘a representative of Japan’

The response to Shohei Ohtani at the Tokyo Dome Friday re-established a longstanding truth about the Dodgers: In Japan’s view, there is Ohtani and then there is everyone else.

Chicago Tribune · 1d

Shohei Ohtani’s arrival for Tokyo Series hidden from fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Japanese star

Hundreds of fans at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, who lined up 10 deep and hoped to catch a glimpse of Shohei Ohtani as he arrived on Thursday, saw nothing of the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar.

Tokyo, Chicago Cubs and Series

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 1h

Fans Flood Tokyo Dome For Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs' Open Workouts

With the Tokyo Series just a few days away, fans in Japan were eager to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs' stars warm up and take batting practice.

Chicago Tribune · 1d

Plenty of fanfare awaits Chicago Cubs for anticipated Tokyo Series vs. Los Angeles Dodgers. Here’s what to know.

The anticipated Tokyo Series between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers will feature plenty of fanfare in Japan, where baseball is a lifeblood.

The New York Times · 6d

Projecting the Chicago Cubs’ Opening Day roster for the Tokyo Series

Staging Opening Day in Japan speeds up some personnel decisions that can typically wait until the end of March.

Chicago Cubs star swaps baseball bat for samurai sword

CNN on MSN · 22h

Chicago Cubs star swaps baseball bat for samurai sword during practice ahead of Tokyo Series

Chicago Cubs star Seiya Suzuki has taken training to a new level after swapping his baseball bat for a samurai sword.

Al Jazeera on MSN · 9h

Chicago Cubs player swaps baseball bat for samurai sword

Watch as Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki slices baseballs in half as he practices his swing with a samurai sword.

ClutchPoints on MSN · 11h

Watch Seiya Suzuki take batting practice with a freaking samurai sword

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki recently took some swings in the batting cage—just not with a bat. In preparation for next week’s Tokyo Series, the Japan native stepped into the right-handed batter’s box holding a samurai sword.

History could repeat itself as Seiya Suzuki returns home for Tokyo Series

This week, Suzuki returned to his hometown of Tokyo, representing the Cubs in his fourth MLB season. “My goal is to stay in ...

Cubs Opening Day roster projection 2.0: Matt Shaw makes the Tokyo Series team

"I’ve been preparing for this opportunity for my entire life," the 23-year-old Shaw said of making Chicago's travel roster.

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Pair of exciting pitching matchups slated for Tokyo Series

The list of Japanese stars currently in the Majors is deep and the Dodgers and Cubs are leading the charge. Look no further ...

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Cubs Starters Set for Tokyo Series

The Chicago Cubs have their starters for the two-game series in Tokyo. Shota Imanaga will get Game 1, and Justin Steele will ...

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PHOTOS: Justin Steele’s Wife Libby Stuns Everyone In Japanese Attire Ahead Of Tokyo Series

Justin Steele's wife, Libby, is having a great time in Japan as the Cubs take on the Dodgers. Libby shared a few images of ...

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Ohtani, Dodgers battle jet lag before opener with Cubs in Tokyo

Baseball mania reached fever pitch in Japan on Friday with public appearances of national hero Shohei Ohtani and other ...

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Former New York Yankees Ace Masahiro Tanaka Expected to Pitch Against Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are in Tokyo getting ready for the Toyko Series, and they'll see a face that's very familiar to American ...

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How to watch Dodgers vs Cubs MLB Tokyo Series 2025: TV/stream info, start times for season opener in Japan

Previewing the start of the 2025 MLB season as the Dodgers and Cubs square off in the Tokyo Series from March 18-19.

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