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Cubs forming 'kizuna' in Tokyo: Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki throw elaborate welcome party
Seiya Suzuki, right, and Shota Imanaga, left, of the Chicago Cubs, pose for photographers after attending an official news ...
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 ...
Tokyo Series will showcase the depth of Japanese talent in Major League Baseball
TOKYO — The spotlight will be on slugger Shohei Ohtani when the superstar returns to Japan and leads the defending World ...
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’ Matt Shaw called his shot on draft night. Now he’s poised to debut in Tokyo
Despite 35 Triple-A games and just 600 at-bats overall in the minors, Shaw is expected to be a big part of the 2025 Cubs.
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Cubs see Tokyo trip as great chance to bond as a team
The Chicago Cubs plan to make the most of their time in Japan, both as a way to kickstart the push to reach the postseason ...
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 ...
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.
Postcards from Tokyo: Shohei Ohtani is everywhere
The Cubs and Dodgers play in the Tokyo Series to open the season, and our Maddie Lee is there in Japan to take it all in.