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Japan Reaches Peak Shohei Ohtani as Dodgers and Cubs Open MLB Season
Major League Baseball has had no shortage of stars, but it has never seen a sensation like Ohtani, who is Japan’s answer to Babe Ruth.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 - 51m -
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 - 5d -
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 -
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is ready to unlock a new level in his second season in MLB
“My place here is a little more meaningful,” the 22-year-old said this spring. “And I’m so glad to be out of the prospect status.”Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
Dodgers to start Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki in MLB's Tokyo Series vs. Cubs
The two-game series will open the season on March 18-19CBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
NL Central season preview: Will the Cubs break through? How good are the Reds and Pirates? And what are the Cardinals doing?
Let's take a look at the season forecast for the five teams in the National League Central.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
Chicago Cubs notes from Tokyo: Matthew Boyd’s roots to Japanese baseball — and a healthy Julian Merryweather
TOKYO — Matthew Boyd’s appreciation for baseball’s popularity in Japan and its stars can be traced to his roots. Boyd grew up roughly 30 minutes outside Seattle and became a big Mariners fan when ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
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 pointABC News - Mar. 16 -
Dodgers' Mookie Betts won’t play in 2 regular season games vs. Cubs in Tokyo because of illness
Manager Dave Roberts said that Mookie Betts is starting to feel better but has lost nearly 15 pounds and is still trying to get rehydrated and gain strength.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
When does the 2025 MLB season start? Here are important dates for the MLB and Iowa Cubs
With NCAA tournaments for basketball and wrestling taking place, sports fans are in for a treat this month, as the MLB regular season is starting.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
What time is Dodgers vs. Cubs? MLB schedule for Tokyo season opener, where to watch, TV channel, live stream
The 2025 Major League Baseball season gets started on TuesdayCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
Dodgers vs. Cubs best bets: Gambling plays for MLB's Tokyo Series, including an underrated hitter
Los Angeles and Chicago open the season at 6 a.m. ET on TuesdayCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
Cubs swept in Tokyo Series in playoff-like atmosphere: ‘That’s a great experience for our young players’
TOKYO — Murmurs rippled through the packed Tokyo Dome when the velocity flashed onto the scoreboard. Los Angeles Dodgers phenom Roki Sasaki hit 101 mph on his first pitch in the first inning ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Cubs in Tokyo: High prices — and firm resale laws — don’t stop fans’ once-in-a-lifetime experience
TOKYO — Tickets to the Tokyo Series were a hot commodity with baseball fans in both Japan and the United States attempting to score seats for the opening games of the 2025 big-league season. The ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
2025 World Series betting, predictions, odds, bets: Best longshot MLB futures picks include Red Sox and Cubs
SportsLine MLB expert Nick Stellini has revealed his 2025 World Series longshot picks and MLB future predictionsCBS Sports - 6d -
‘Proud and honored’: Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs’ first Japanese player, reconnects with team in Tokyo
TOKYO — When Kosuke Fukudome thinks back to his first professional season in Japan, Major League Baseball never felt like an attainable goal. Fukudome dreamed of playing in the majors, of course. ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Dodgers-Cubs opener in Tokyo averages more than 25 million viewers in Japan, a record audience
Tuesday's first game of the Tokyo Series averaged more than 25 million viewers in Japan according to Major League Baseball, making it the most-watched MLB game in the country's history. The ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Dodgers-Cubs opener in Tokyo averages more than 25 million viewers in Japan, a record audience
Tuesday’s first game of the Tokyo Series averaged more than 25 million viewers in Japan according to Major League Baseball, making it the most-watched MLB game in the country’s historyABC News - 4d -
Paul Sullivan: Different kind of journey as ‘the team of openers’ tests Cubs’ ability to adjust on the fly
MESA, Ariz. — If the regular season is a marathon, as players and managers like to say, spring training is a leisurely jog on a Sunday afternoon that increases in intensity over the final week. But ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
What happens when the US declares war on your parents? The Black Panther cubs know
The Black Panthers shook America awake before the party was eviscerated by the US government. Their children paid a steep price, but also emerged with unassailable pride and burning lessons for ...The Guardian - 1d -
Shohei Ohtani to become first MLB player to appear in Fortnite Icon Series
Ohtani's character will be available on March 17, one day before the Dodgers and Cubs meet in the Tokyo Series.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
Prep talk: Sophomore Andrew Goldman steps forward for Loyola lacrosse
Andrew Goldman leads the Cubs to a win over San Francisco St. Ignacious, the No. 1 lacrosse team in California.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run homer in Japan during Dodgers win over Yomiuri Giants
Ohtani and the Dodgers will open the 2025 season in Japan with a two-game series against the Cubs.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Shohei Ohtani electrifies Tokyo Dome crowd as Dodgers slugger crushes home run in exhibition game
The Dodgers will open the 2025 MLB regular season against the Cubs in a two-game Tokyo Series starting March 18CBS Sports - Mar. 15 -
Betts (illness) out for Tokyo Series; lost 15 pounds
Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not play in the two-game Tokyo Series against the Cubs because of an illness that's lingered for the past week.ESPN - Mar. 17 -
Shohei Ohtani opens up about being in the spotlight ahead of Dodgers' Tokyo games: 'Don't let those kids down'
Ohtani sat down with CBS Evening News before the MLB opening series against the CubsCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
Baseball in Japan looks about the same, but the food and the vibe are different
The jammed sellout at the Tokyo Dome as the Dodgers and Cubs opened their regular season had a different vibe than the usual MLB gameABC News - Mar. 18 -
WATCH: Dodgers' Tommy Edman slugs first home run of 2025 MLB season
Edman's shot came in Game 2 of the Tokyo Series off Cubs starter Justin SteeleCBS Sports - Mar. 19 -
'I didn't know Kyle Tucker spoke': 'Silent assassin' could be MLB's next $400 million star
The new Cubs outfielder is the same slugger he was back when he was breaking records in high school.ESPN - Mar. 19 -
Former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete makes catch of foul ball in Tokyo
Rodney Peete had a glove and used it to catch a foul ball at the Cubs-Dodgers game in TokyoYahoo Sports - 6d -
USC legend Rodney Peete goes viral at MLB Tokyo Series game
Peete was shown catching a foul ball on the TV broadcast of the game between the Dodgers and Cubs in Tokyo.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki allows just one hit to Cubs but walks five in much-hyped MLB debut during Tokyo Series
Sasaki showed off his high-velocity fastball across his three innings of workCBS Sports - 6d -
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 seasonABC News - Mar. 14 -
Mookie Betts lost 15 pounds from lingering illness and won't play in Tokyo Series
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not play in the two-game Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs because of an illness that’s lingered for the past week.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is thrilled to go home to Japan wearing Dodger blue
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the mound in his native Japan on Tuesday as part of the MLB season opener between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
'We are just thrilled': Lucas officially accepts invitation to join Northern 10 Athletic Conference
The acceptance marks the end of the Cubs' 12-year run in the Mid-Buckeye Conference and more than a decade of stress from being an independent in football.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Roki Sasaki's MLB debut is tantalizing, and shaky, as Dodgers complete Tokyo Series sweep
Roki Sasaki flashed an elite mix of pitches, but also walked five batters, as the Dodgers complete two-game sweep of the Cubs in the season-opening Tokyo Series.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Shohei Ohtani and four other Japanese players come home to start the MLB season
It's only two games to start the Major League Baseball season — the World Series-champion Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome. For the record, the MLB ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
How Topps is using the Tokyo Series to built its passionate baseball card-collecting community in Japan
TOKYO — Steps away from Shibuya Crossing, known as the busiest crosswalk in the world, the Topps logo is branded across the entrance to a building bracketed by images of baseball cards featuring ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14
