‘Proud and honored’: Kosuke Fukudome, the Chicago Cubs’ first Japanese player, reconnects with team in Tokyo
Kosuke Fukudome expressed his appreciation for his connection with the Chicago Cubs organization and his legacy of paving the ...
Ohtani and the Dodgers keep the Cubs and their rich history in the shadows in Japan
Chicago Cubs fans take pride in being underdogs, a role that ended briefly when they won the World Series in 2016 to end a ...
Shohei Ohtani came home as a national hero — and he didn’t let Japan down at the Tokyo Series
Shohei Ohtani’s every step, swing and smile were intensely followed this week during his homecoming at the Tokyo Dome, an ...
Why are Cubs and Dodgers playing in Japan in the middle of March?
The MLB season opens in Japan on Tuesday with a duel of Japanese stars on the mound. And then there's Shohei Ohtani, too.
Watch: Chicago Cubs Top Prospect Record First Major League Hit in Japan
The Chicago Cubs took on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a two-game series in Tokyo, Japan to begin the regular season. These two ...
Cubs, Dodgers set merchandise sales record in Tokyo
Fanatics announced Thursday that the two-game Tokyo Series generated $40 million of fan gear and trading cards sales.
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When the Chicago Cubs needed a reset, they set their sights on Japan: ‘It’s paid off’
The Cubs believe more pitchers will notice Imanaga’s success and want to follow him to Chicago. That’s part of why Hoyer kept Japan as a top priority during a recent reorganization.
Ohtani hits solo HR in return to Japan, leading Dodgers’ powerful offense to 6-3 win over the Cubs
Shohei Ohtani hit a solo homer in his return to the Tokyo Dome, Roki Sasaki threw three eventful innings in his big-league ...
Yamamoto, Ohtani deliver in return to Japan, Dodgers beat the Cubs 4-1 in season opener
Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice, and the defending World Series ...