Time begins on opening day. But this time opening day is in Japan as the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers begin the season with a two-game series at the Tokyo Dome.
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Shohei Ohtani rises to the occasion, hitting a 2-run HR in return to Japan against Yomiuri Giants
Japanese star Shohei Ohtani showed off some prodigious power in his return to the Tokyo Dome on Saturday night, hitting a home run in an exhibition against the Yomiuri Giants.
Chicago Cubs notes from Tokyo: Matthew Boyd’s roots to Japanese baseball — and a healthy Julian Merryweather
Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd’s appreciation for baseball’s popularity in Japan and its stars can be traced to his roots.
From tuna cutting to samurai warriors: Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki host welcome party for Chicago Cubs in Tokyo
The Chicago Cubs’ Japanese stars Seiya Suzuki and Shota Imanaga held a welcome party for their teammates, coaches and staff at the Kanda Myojin Shrine.
Column: Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts sticks to the script when discussing his philosophy on spending
Why don’t the Chicago Cubs spend like their big-market rivals? Chairman Tom Ricketts says they spend enough to make the playoffs, in which “anything can happen.”
DirecTV offering Chicago fans a new streaming package for CHSN and Marquee — just in time for opening day
MyHome Team features 20 regional sports networks, including the Cubs on Marquee Sports Network and the White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks on CHSN.
Column: A cornucopia of sports topics to argue about over green beer on St. Patrick’s Day week in Chicago
Chicagoans are getting an early jump on St. Patrick’s Day, which according to local bartending sources begins on Friday and ends on Monday, just in time for a 5 a.m. wakeup call for the Cubs’ season opener in Japan on Tuesday. While searching for things to argue about during the Green Beer Agenda, we discovered […]
Chicago Cubs in Tokyo: What to know about the series vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, including who — and how — to watch
The anticipated Tokyo Series between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers will feature plenty of fanfare in Japan, where baseball is a lifeblood.
Column: Matt Shaw passes his Chicago Cubs audition, while White Sox’s Colson Montgomery waits
Chicago Cubs’ Matt Shaw and White Sox’s Colson Montgomery are top draft picks who should have bright futures. But winning a job in spring training is a crapshoot.
Who made the Chicago Cubs roster for their upcoming series in Tokyo — and who is staying back
The Chicago Cubs have finalized their travel roster for the season-opening series in Japan, and rookie third baseman Matt Shaw is making the trip.