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Dodgers vs. Cubs odds, line, prediction, time: 2025 MLB Tokyo Series picks, March 18 bets from proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Tuesday's Tokyo Series matchupCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
Dodgers vs. Cubs odds, line, prediction, time: 2025 MLB Tokyo Series picks, March 19 bets from proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Wednesday's Tokyo Series matchupCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
'Relieved' Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo gave them a 2-0 win over Bahrain on Thursday."This here is not our goal -- ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Saudis ready for World Cup 'tough fight' after draw in Japan
Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard said "everything can happen" after a 0-0 draw with already qualified Japan on Tuesday kept his team's hopes of an automatic 2026 World Cup place alive."We qualified ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Hernández: 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.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Foreign visitors have been driving Japan’s economy. A stronger yen could reverse that trend
Foreign tourists have had an outzised impact on Japan's economic growth. However, their influence could start to wane as the yen strengthens, analysts said.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
Thanks to Shohei Ohtani, MLB enjoys huge success in Japan and has momentum heading into 2025 season
The 2025 season couldn’t have had a much better start for the sport, which showcased its international appeal over the past week in Japan.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Japan core inflation rose 3% in February, bolstering expectations of interest rate hikes
Japan's core inflation beat expectations and came in at 3% in February, government data showed on Friday, bolstering the case for further interest rate hikes.CNBC - Mar. 21 -
Paul Sullivan: Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts sticks to the script when discussing his philosophy on spending
At their first Cubs Convention as owners in 2010, Tom, Laura, Pete and Todd Ricketts answered fans’ questions at a seminar and received a nice round of applause. Todd Ricketts that day said the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
From tuna cutting to samurai warriors: Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki host welcome party for Cubs in Tokyo
TOKYO — Seiya Suzuki was too young and not yet into baseball when the Chicago Cubs last played at the Tokyo Dome 25 years ago. But the memory of being in the ballpark in 2004 and watching Japanese ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Dodgers' Betts dealing with illness in Japan, Roberts hopeful he'll be ready for opening day
Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers' two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness, manager Dave Roberts said Saturday. Roberts said he's still hopeful that the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
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 have looked like the class of the National League. In another sign that Japanese baseball has never been better, the Tigers capped a ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Japan first to seal World Cup spot as S. Korea, Australia, Iran get closer
Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as South Korea were held but still inched closer along with a rampant Australia and a dominant Iran.Australia remain in ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Renard expecting no let-up from Japan as Saudis eye World Cup spot
Coach Herve Renard said Saudi Arabia are in a "tough sprint" to reach the 2026 World Cup but he is not expecting any favours from already qualified Japan on Tuesday."It's a tough sprint for the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Wednesday Briefing: Russia Agreed to Halt Some Strikes
Plus, Ohtani’s star power in Japan.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Japan struggles to adapt to an era of rising prices
The return of inflation was meant to restore a more ‘normal’ economy. But it has been a bumpy ride for both consumers and companiesFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Artisans in Japan Uphold the Indigenous Ainu Culture
Jewelry makers and an embroiderer are among the craftspeople whose creations reflect the Indigenous people’s heritage.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
What Japan can teach the US in an age of boycotts
The country wanted to do everything itself and largely still doesFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Ohtani hits long home run in return to Japan
In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani belted a long two-run homer to right field in the third inning in his return to the Tokyo Dome.ESPN - Mar. 15 -
On Dodgers' Japan trip, Shohei Ohtani is everywhere and nowhere
The star is omnipresent in ads across his home country, but fan fervor keeps the real Ohtani out of sight.ESPN - Mar. 20 -
Japan is out of the chip race but still in the game
Decades of expertise and investment allow suppliers to maintain both pricing power and market stabilityFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Trump’s Car Tariffs Worry Toyota and Japan’s Automakers
Japanese automakers, initially optimistic about some of President Trump’s policies, are reckoning with potentially devastating U.S. taxes on foreign-made cars.The New York Times - 2d -
Japan plays host to a clash of capital and culture
Activist investors are challenging a corporate model marked by underused assets and low returns on equityFinancial Times - 1d -
Japan’s apex survival instinct is put to the test
The erosion of the post-1945 world order has rattled the countryFinancial Times - 1d -
Sources: Tsunoda to replace Lawson for Red Bull in Japan
Yuki Tsunoda will replace Red Bull's Liam Lawson at the Japanese Grand Prix, sources have confirmed to ESPN.ESPN - 19h -
A 10-year-old boy in Tokyo ended up with Shohei Ohtani's first home run of the season
Sota Fujimori is the luckiest 10-year-old in Japan.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
A 10-year-old boy in Tokyo ended up with Shohei Ohtani's first home run of the season
Sota Fujimori is the luckiest 10-year-old in JapanABC News - Mar. 19 -
Dodgers vs Cubs: How to watch the MLB Tokyo Series with Sling
For less than the breakfast you'll want to order after the game, tune into the MLB Tokyo series with Sling.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Japanese stars shine as Dodgers beat Cubs in MLB’s Tokyo season opener
Five Japanese players appear in Dodgers’ 4-1 win Rest of MLB teams start their season next week The Dodgers were a long way from Los Angeles on Tuesday but with Shohei Ohtani and two more ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
The Dodgers Beat the Cubs to Win M.L.B.’s First Game of 2025 in Tokyo
The Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five innings of one-run ball to earn a win.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
‘There was no place for me in American society’: an ex-Black Panther cub speaks out
Ericka Abram reflects on her remarkable childhood as a 1970s revolutionary. Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. This week, Guardian Documentaries has released a short film about the life and legacy ...The Guardian - 1d -
6 questions for the Dodgers and Cubs after Tokyo: What can we expect from Roki Sasaki? How will the Cubs' lineup shake out?
Also, can Yoshinobu Yamamoto contend for the Cy Young? And when will we see Shohei Ohtani on the mound?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki set for MLB debut: Four things to know about Japanese righty ahead of first outing
Sasaki will make his major-league debut in Tokyo against the Cubs on WednesdayCBS Sports - Mar. 19 -
Japan’s Ski Slopes Have Too Much of a Good Thing: Snow
While the country is having a banner ski season, exceptionally heavy snowfall has created challenges for resort workers.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Japan's Nissan tests driverless vehicles in city streets filled with cars and people
Nissan Motor Corp. recently showcased its driverless technology on city streets in YokohamaABC News - Mar. 10 -
Japan to Send Trade Minister to the U.S. Amid Tariff Tensions
The minister, Yoji Muto, is expected to negotiate with U.S. officials ahead of global tariffs that could damage Japanese businesses, including automotive giants.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Silent Hill F Cinematic Trailer Brings Small Town Horror To Japan
Silent Hill f , the next installment in the long-running survival horror series, was first revealed by Konami in 2022. It's been over two years since fans had any concrete update on the project, ...GameSpot - Mar. 13 -
In Japan, a Journalist Takes a Stand by Striking Out on His Own
Makoto Watanabe quit a major newspaper after it retracted a scoop. Now he runs an investigative nonprofit that does not shy away from challenging authority.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Japan’s Rice Shortage Sets Off Auction of Emergency Stockpile
The Japanese government held a rare auction this week to make up for a rice shortage that an official called “truly unthinkable.”The New York Times - Mar. 14