Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers and Japan

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki likely starters for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo
Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are the likely starting pitchers for the Los Angeles Dodgers when they face the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo next month.
Rōki Sasaki, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shota Imanaga expected to pitch for Dodgers, Cubs during Japan trip
MLB Tokyo Series between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers could feature a few native sons in the spotlight taking the mound over the course of the two games. Cubs lefty pitcher Shota Imanaga and Dodgers starters Rōki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will all see action when the teams travel to Japan next month and open the season
Roki Sasaki Wants to Make MLB, Dodgers Debut in Japan vs Cubs
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki already has a lofty goal for the 2025 season, pitching in Japan for the season opener.
Chicago Cubs Ace Will Likely Face Countryman in Japan Series Against Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs have not determined when Shota Imanaga will start in the Japan Series, but he is likely to face one of his countrymen.
Rōki Sasaki, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shota Imanaga expected to pitch during Dodgers-Cubs series in Japan
MLB Tokyo Series between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers will feature a few native sons in the spotlight taking the mound over the course of the two games. Cubs lefty pitcher Shota Imanaga and Dodgers starters Rōki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will all see action when the teams open the season in Japan on March 18-19.
Cubs-Dodgers name 3 Japanese starting pitchers for Toyko Series
The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers are about one month away from kicking off the 2025 regular season with a two game series in Toyko, Japan. This series will be a homecoming for a few players on each side,
Dodgers name most obvious starting pitchers for Tokyo Series vs Cubs
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is expected to start the Tokyo Series opener for the Dodgers, with Roki Sasaki likely to follow.
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"It stinks not to get Roki Sasaki" - Cubs GM heartbroken after losing Japanese to Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs had a lengthy scouting process for Japanese flamethrower Roki Sasaki before he joined the ... shot to say what we wanted to say to Rōki and his representation.
Rōki Sasaki, Roman Anthony Top MLB Pipeline's Updated 2025 Prospect Rankings
Just over two weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training for the start of a new season, MLB.com has unveiled the top 100 prospects ...
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2025 MLB free-agent rumors: Padres reportedly out on Rōki Sasaki sweepstakes
Even with Soto no longer available, there are plenty of other top-tier free agents, including Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki and slugging ... Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers ...
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Dodgers cement themselves as MLB's new Evil Empire with Rōki Sasaki signing
CHICAGO — That moaning and groaning you ... hearing the news they dreaded, and long feared. Rōki Sasaki, the most talented young pitcher on the planet, is going to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Rōki Sasaki Rumors: Padres Were Prepared to Offer $10M Contract Before Dodgers Deal
Rōki Sasaki may have taken a pay cut in order ... San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs he would sign elsewhere, according to multiple reports (h/t MLB.com's Thomas Harrigan.) ...
Column: What is the ceiling for Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki? ‘Inside, I’m really nervous’
Roki Sasaki has the talent to be an instant sensation the way Fernando Valenzuela or Hideo Nomo were in previous generations.
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Cubs owner Tom Ricketts bemoans payroll complaints, thinks Chicago is division 'favorite'
CHICAGO − They jeered Chicago Cubs chairman ... before landing 23-year-old Japanese sensation Rōki Sasaki. The Cubs certainly have the financial clout to dominate the National League ...