1 HOUR AGO • MLB.COM
Yamamoto, Imanaga primed for Tokyo Series showdown Two of Japan’s most decorated pitchers will kick off the 2025 MLB season. In the first game of the Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and Cubs...
Home again: Japanese stars take center stage for Dodgers, Cubs in Tokyo A hearty homecoming is on tap as Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Los Angeles Dodgers will open the 2025 MLB season in Tokyo on Tue...
10 HOURS AGO • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Cubs' Shota Imanaga on pitching in Tokyo Series: 'Feels like a dream' The Cubs open the 2025 season on Tuesday with Imanaga on the mound.
14 HOURS AGO • SUNTIMES.COM
The best team in the National League? For two days in Japan, it's looked like the Hanshin Tigers
For two days in Japan, it’s the Hanshin Tigers who have looked like the class of the National League20 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
From Nomo to Ichiro to Ohtani: Japan's baseball rise in MLB hits high point in Dodgers-Cubs series
Nearly 25 years after Ichiro Suzuki embarked on a Hall of Fame career for the Seattle Mariners, the impact of Japanese players in Major League Baseball is at a high point1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Imanaga made all the right adjustments to excel in Majors TOKYO – Shortly after Shota Imanaga arrived at Spring Training a year ago, Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy wanted to look at some video wi...
1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM
Shohei Ohtani and four other Japanese players come home to start the MLB season
It's the World Series-champion Los Angeles Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome to start the Major League Baseball season2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs' trip to Tokyo for clash with Dodgers already a memorable experience TOKYO – As the cameras went off, Shota Imanaga wrapped an arm around the shoulders of his Cubs teammate Seiya Suzuki. After they posed with...
2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM
Not just Ohtani: Tokyo Series will showcase the depth of Japanese talent in Major League Baseball
The spotlight will be on slugger Shohei Ohtani this week when the superstar returns to Japan and leads the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers against the Chicago C...3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Justin Turner, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Shota Imanaga & Cubs stars share first reactions after landing in Tokyo for season opener vs Dodgers With the new season just around the corner, the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to be the two teams that get the ball rolling,...
3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Tokyo, Bristol and the A's in Sacramento are among the dates to watch for the MLB season
Shohei Ohtani begins his second season with the Los Angeles Dodgers in his native Japan, taking on the Chicago Cubs in a pair of games at the Tokyo Dome3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nearing the end of a short spring, Dodgers, Cubs make final preparations for season opener in Japan
Shohei Ohtani’s bat is ready for the Los Angeles Dodgers while Shota Imanaga has looked good on the mound for the Chicago Cubs with less than 10 days remaining before baseball's re...MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
We asked AI to predict how Cubs will do in 2025 MLB season: Here's what it had to say ft. Kyle Tucker, Shota Imanaga The Chicago Cubs are coming off a bit of a disappointing season in 2024. They had a lot of buzz for much of the season but did not have enou...
MARCH 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Cubs' Shota Imanaga Shows Off-Field Talent [Watch] Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga impresses with his off-field talent by playing “Go Cubs Go” on guitar.
FEBRUARY 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Japanese artist Murakami lends artwork to exclusive MLB collaboration ahead of Tokyo Series
Takashi Murakami’s artwork has graced luxury goods from top fashion houses and album covers of superstar musiciansFEBRUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Uneven spring debut Imanaga allowed three runs on three hits and a walk across 2.2 innings of work in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Giants.
Impact Imanaga can hang his hat on the six strikeouts, but he otherwise struggled some in his spring training debut, with the key damage a two-run home run by Casey Schmitt. The Chicago righty should be just fine heading into the regular season, and he's slated to start the Cubs' first game March 18 against the Dodgers in Tokyo. Imanaga dazzled in his MLB debut last year, posting a 2.91 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 174 strikeouts across 173.1 innings, giving him plenty of momentum in 2025.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Shota Imanaga 'honored' to get opening-day nod; Cactus League play set to begin Shota Imanaga ‘honored’ to get opening-day nod for Cubs; Cactus League play set to begin.
FEBRUARY 25 • PANTAGRAPH.COM
Shota Imanaga 'honored' to get opening-day nod; Cactus League play set to begin Shota Imanaga ‘honored’ to get opening-day nod for Cubs; Cactus League play set to begin.
FEBRUARY 20 • PANTAGRAPH.COM
"A celebration of Japanese baseball" – MLB insider previews Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs Shota Imanaga showdown in Dodgers-Cubs Tokyo Dome opener Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the defending World Series champs, the Los Angeles Dodgers open up their season against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo.
FEBRUARY 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
'It's a great honor': Shota named Opening Day starter for Tokyo Series MESA, Ariz. -- Shota Imanaga has taken the mound inside the Tokyo Dome in the past, but his next appearance there will carry more of an hist...
FEBRUARY 19 • MLB.COM
Cubs Announce Shota Imanaga As Opening Day Starter to Face Dodgers in Tokyo Shota Imanaga will toe the rubber in his native Japan when the Cubs open the 2025 MLB season against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome.
FEBRUARY 18 • SI.COM
Starting first game in Tokyo Imanaga will start March 18 against the Dodgers in the Cubs' season-opening series in Tokyo.
Impact Manager Craig Counsell had said previously that Imanaga would take the ball in one of the two contests in Japan, and now it's been confirmed that the lefty will start the opener. He's expected to be opposed by fellow countryman Yoshinobu Yamamoto, although the Dodgers have not yet confirmed that. Imanaga held a 2.91 ERA and 1.02 WHIP with 174 strikeouts over 173.1 innings in 2024 in his first season with the Cubs.
FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Shota Imanaga shows off hoop skills during Cubs Spring Training practice at Sloan Park Shota Imanaga hit the ground running in his first season in the major leagues, becoming the ace of the Chicago Cubs' pitching staff.
FEBRUARY 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Cubs Make Shota Imanaga Announcement Weeks Before Season Opener The Chicago Cubs announce who will be the starter for the season opener in Tokyo.
FEBRUARY 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
To pitch in Tokyo Imanaga will start one of the first two games of the season when the Cubs face the Dodgers in Tokyo on March 18 and 19, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Impact This was hardly a surprise, but manager Craig Counsell provided confirmation Sunday. Imanaga, 31, logged a 2.91 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 174 strikeouts in 173.1 innings last regular season.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
