Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Shota Imanaga Making MLB History On Opening Day Of Tokyo Series
For the second time in as many seasons, the Los Angeles Dodgers are opening their regular season on foreign soil as they are set to take on the Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series.
Baseball: Shota Imanaga named Cubs' Opening Day pitcher, to face Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Shota Imanaga on Tuesday was named the Chicago Cubs' starting pitcher for Opening Day in March when they begin their Major
Cubs LHP Shota Imanaga 'an honor' to start Tokyo opener
Shota Imanaga said he doesn't take lightly the "honor" of being named Opening Day starter for the Chicago Cubs on March 18 in Tokyo.
Cubs' Shota Imanaga thanks predecessors before making Opening Day history with Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto
MESA, Ariz. – Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga is acutely aware of the lineage he’s stepping into. With him set to be the Cubs’ Game 1 starter in the Tokyo Series, opposite Dodgers star Yoshinobu Yamamoto, it will be the first time in MLB history that two Japanese-born starting pitchers face off on Opening Day in Japan.
Imanaga honored to be part of historic pitching matchup when Cubs face the Dodgers in Japan
Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga said Wednesday he was “very honored” to receive the opening day start against the Los Angeles Dodgers when the teams meet March 18 in Tokyo
Cubs tab Shota Imanaga for Opening Day start in Tokyo Series against Dodgers
Imanaga, coming off an impressive rookie campaign, will start opposite of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a teammate of his on Samurai Japan's roster.
Chicago Cubs camp notes: Shota Imanaga ‘honored’ to get opening-day nod, and Cactus League play set to begin
Shota Imanaga couldn’t remember his stats in the Tokyo Dome when asked about his opening-day start against the Los Angeles Dodgers. “I’m not sure on the numbers,” Imanaga said Wednesday through an interpreter.
Roki Sasaki reveals how Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto have helped MLB transition
After landing in LA, Roki Sasaki revealed how his Dodgers teammates Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto have eased his MLB ...
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Roki Sasaki’s bonding moment takes center stage at Dodgers Spring Training camp
There has been considerable chatter around the Los Angeles Dodgers the entire offseason following their World Series win last ...
Yoshinobu Yamamoto excited for likely opening day start in Japan, but has bigger goals
Last year was a year of transformation for Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who rallied from a midseason injury to become the Dodgers' ...
Yamamoto, Sasaki are the likely starting pitchers when the Dodgers play in Tokyo next month
Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are the likely starting pitchers for the Los Angeles Dodgers when they face the Chicago ...
Dodgers manager shares scary quote about Yoshinobu Yamamoto
The Los Angeles Dodgers may be even scarier in 2025 based on what manager Dave Roberts had to say about one of his star pitchers. Roberts had a very scary ...
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Roki Sasaki makes feelings known on Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s impact at Dodgers camp
Roki Sasaki is coming into the 2025 MLB season as one of the most hyped and dynamic pitching prospects in recent memory.
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Roberts: Expect Yamamoto, Sasaki to start in Tokyo Series
With the upcoming Tokyo Series set to feature a pair of storied Major League franchises with plenty of talent from Japan, the ...
Dodgers plan to start Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki in Tokyo
The Japanese stars are expected to pitch against the Cubs on March 18-19, with Chicago manager Craig Counsell planning to ...
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Shohei Ohtani, wife Mamiko Tanaka & pup Decoy team up for a playdate with Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s furry companion
Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the LA Dodgers are big names in Japan. Their offseason activities are closely captured as the duo and their dogs have forged a good bond.