Cubs get swept by the Dodgers in Japan

It was not the start to the 2025 season the Chicago Cubs were hoping for. Despite the Los Angeles Dodgers missing both Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, the Cubs lost twice to start the season 0-2. Justin Steele took the ball in game two and was knocked around in his four innings of work. He… read more

Japanese Aces Didn’t Disapoint On MLB Opening Day

Major League Baseball officially kicked off its 2025 season this morning in Tokyo Japan with the Dodgers taking down the Cubs 4-1. Chicago struck first, scoring their only run in the second inning but a three-run fifth and four hitless innings from the Dodger bullpen lifted LA to victory. However, no pitch needed to be… read more

Cubs fall to Dodgers 4-1 in season opener

The Chicago Cubs kicked off their 2025 regular season with a 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tokyo. Walks were really the story of the day for the Cubs. Shota Imanaga threw did not allow a hit in four scoreless innings. However, he did walk four batters. That helped push his pitch count… read more

Seiya Suzuki Took A Samurai Sword To Batting Practice

The Tokyo Series is just DAYS AWAY for Major League Baseball, where we will see the Chicago Cubs face off against the defending World Series Champions known as the Los Angeles Dodgers. This will be a highly-contested match-up between two stout lineups from the National League, that will take place at the Tokyo Dome in… read more

Cubs and Dodgers Showdown at the Tokyo Dome

With only one week until the regular season begins in Tokyo, fans are chomping at the bit for some regular season baseball, and with how the Cubs’ Spring Training has shaped out, it might be less of a David and Goliath match-up than most fans would expect. Both teams had a seemingly busy offseason, but… read more

2025 MLB Season Preview: Chicago Cubs Looks To Capitalize On Big Offseason

The Chicago Cubs might be ready to make a move in the National League. The Cubs won 83 games in each of the last two seasons but failed to make the playoffs. The team dealt with injuries last season but look to appear healthy once again. It was a big offseason for the Cubs and… read more

Matt Shaw to start playing Spring Training games for the Cubs

The Chicago Cubs shut down top prospect Matt Shaw due to an oblique injury at the beginning of February. They said at the time that it was a fairly minor injury that should not keep him out for more than a few weeks. Bruce Levine is reporting today that Shaw is ready to start playing… read more

Chicago Cubs sign Justin Turner

The Chicago Cubs have signed third baseman Justin Turner according to David Kaplan. The terms of the deal have not been released yet. Turner, who turned 40 in November, is certainly on the backend of his career, but he is still a really good hitter. Last year, between the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays,… read more

Tokyo Opening Game Pitching Matchups Are Set

Spring Training is alive and well and it’s so close that we can almost taste it. Baseball is in the air and it feels so great to see. With Spring Training Games set to begin in eight days, the anticipation for the Opening Day is getting closer and closer. For the Los Angeles Dodgers and… read more

Alex Bregman Remains Unsigned

Alex Bregman was supposed to be a highly touted free agent entering the 2024-2025 offseason. His agent, Scott Boras, may have once again outpriced the market on one of his clients. The Houston Astros offered him a 6 year, $156 million contract, which he and Boras laughed at. Not the money they were looking for…. read more

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