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Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cubs Stars Crash Wedding Photoshoot in Japan
Even though the Chicago Cubs lost both 2025 MLB Tokyo Series games to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the players seemed to enjoy themselves. Outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and designated hitter/first baseman Justin Turner made the most of their experience. In a video released on Monday on MLB's X page documenting the Cubs trip to Japan, the two players were seen taking photos with a recently married couple who were delighted to include Crow-Armstrong and Turner. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Justin Turner surprised this couple taking wedding photos at the Tokyo Sky Tree 🥹 — MLB (@MLB) March 24, 2025 Crow-Armstrong and Turner gave the couple Cubs hats and posed for pictures with the bride and groom, who celebrated their special day last week at the Tokyo Sky Tree. "We got to get them Cubs tickets," Crow-Armstrong said in the clip on X. "They said they're honeymooning in America, and we were joking with them that they were gonna come to Chicago, but if they actually do, we should get them tickets." The recently married couple, who seemed like colossal baseball fans, happily accepted the players' offer of tickets to a Cubs game. The two Cubs sluggers are 17 years apart but seem to be forming a bond on and off the field. Crow-Armstrong was seven years old when Turner made his MLB debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 2009. Upon his arrival in Japan, Turner, 40, made a fashion statement and showed his appreciation for Japanese culture by donning a kimono with his Cubs hat on. Justin Turner wearing a kimono in Japan 🔥 — Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) March 12, 2025 The Cubs hope Crow-Armstrong and Turner will be key contributors for an organization seeking its first National League Central Division title since 2020. The dynamic duo will be back in action in MLB regular season play on Thursday, Opening Day, against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
Fox Sports
19-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
MLB Tokyo Series 2025 live updates, score: Top plays from Dodgers-Cubs Game 2
The 2025 MLB Tokyo Series on FOX continues on Wednesday with Game 2 between the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome. The Dodgers opened their season with a statement, 4-1 win over the Cubs on Tuesday, but it's a new day in Japan as Chicago looks to enter the win column for the first time in the young season. Here are the highlights from Game 2 of the Tokyo Series with live analysis from FOX Sports MLB writer Deesha Thosar! Live Coverage for this began on 6:18a ET recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs: How to watch the MLB Tokyo series
Reigning MLB World Series champions the Los Angeles Dodgers will kick off the 2025 baseball season with a pair of games against the Chicago Cubs in the 2025 MLB Tokyo Series in Japan on March 18 and 19. Both of the Dodgers vs. Cubs games will be held at the Tokyo Dome, the home field for Japan's Yomiuri Giants. For baseball fans who want to catch the action live, the two games will be broadcast in the U.S., with the March 18 game airing on Fox at 6 a.m. ET, and the March 19 game airing on FS1 at 6 a.m. ET. After this international outing, the MLB's traditional Opening Day will be on Thursday, March 27, with 28 teams playing their first games of the season. (A complete list of Opening Day matchups is right here.) Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the 2025 MLB Tokyo Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs. Dates: March 18-19 TV channels: Fox, FS1, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles area), and Marquee (Chicago area) Location: The Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan Streaming: Fubo, DirecTV, Hulu, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Fox Sports App, The first game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs will air on Fox on March 18 at 6 a.m. ET. The second game of their series will broadcast live on FS1 on March 19 at 6 a.m. ET. The games will also be available on the regional sports networks local to L.A. and Chicago, SporstNet LA and Marquee, respectively. You can tune into FS1 and Fox on streaming platforms like Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV. Games will also be available on regional blackout restrictions apply. All times Eastern. Mar. 18 L.A. Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs, 6:10 a.m. ET (Fox, SportsNet LA, Marquee, Mar. 19 L.A. Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs, 6:10 a.m. ET (FS1,SportsNet LA, Marquee,
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How to watch Dodgers vs Cubs MLB Tokyo Series 2025: TV/stream info, start times for season opener in Japan
For the second straight year, the MLB season will begin overseas. The defending World Series champion Dodgers will once again do the honors to kick off the 2025 campaign, but after facing the Padres in South Korea last year, this time they'll head to Tokyo, Japan to square off against the Cubs. The traditional 2025 MLB Opening Day is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, but the Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and Cubs will take place March 18-19. It's an exciting matchup and a fitting homecoming, as both teams boast stars from Japan, including three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani. Below is everything you need to know about the 2025 MLB Tokyo Series. When: Tuesday, March 18-Wednesday, March 19 Where: Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan Times: See schedule below Live Stream: FOX/FS1 Probable Pitching matchup: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Dodgers) vs. Shota Imanaga (Cubs) Probable Pitching matchup: Roki Sasaki (Dodgers) vs. Justin Steele (Cubs) In addition to the two regular season games, the Dodgers and Cubs will also play exhibition games leading into the Tokyo Series. On Saturday March 15, the Cubs will play the Hanshin Tigers (11 p.m. ET) and the Dodgers will play the Yomiuri Giants (6 a.m. ET). On Sunday March 16, the Dodgers will play the Hanshin Tigers (11 p.m. ET) and the Cubs will play the Yomiuri Giants (6 a.m. ET) Shohei Ohtani Ohtani, who played five seasons for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, is coming off one of the most dominant offensive seasons in the history of the sport. In the first year of his 10-year contract with the Dodgers, Ohtani became the first player to ever amass more than 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season. He underwent surgery on his left (non-throwing) shoulder following the World Series and is set to return to the mound this season after September 2023 elbow surgery. Yoshinobu Yamamoto Yamamoto, who will start Opening Day for the Dodgers, pitched seven seasons for the Orix Buffaloes before signing a 12-year, $325 million contract with Los Angeles last offseason. The 26-year-old posted a strong 3.00 ERA in 18 starts in his first season in MLB while also missing extensive time with a right rotator cuff strain. He made his return in September before compiling a 3.86 ERA over four starts during the Dodgers' World Series run. Roki Sasaki Sasaki was one of many high-profile additions by the Dodgers this offseason, though possibly the most exciting. Backed by a high-90s fastball and a splitter which could soon be one of the best pitches in MLB, the 23-year-old posted a microscopic 2.10 ERA over four seasons with the Chiba Lotte Marines before choosing the Dodgers over the likes of the Padres and Blue Jays this winter. His debut for Los Angeles — slated for the second game of the Tokyo Series — naturally carries special meaning given the context. Shota Imanaga, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki will join this list of Japanese-born pitchers to pitch in a regular-season MLB game at the Tokyo Dome:3/21/19 Yusei Kikuchi (start)3/25/08 Hideki Okajima3/25/08 Daisuke Matsuzaka (start) — Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) March 12, 2025 Shota Imanaga As noted above, Imanaga will also start in the Tokyo Series, as he'll go head-to-head against countryman Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the season opener. Imanaga pitched eight seasons for the Yokahoma Bay Stars before signing a four-year, $53 million deal with the Cubs last winter. The 31-year-old was sensational in his first MLB season, going 15-3 with a 2.91 ERA across 29 starts. Seiya Suzuki Suzuki was a five-time All-Star with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp before signing a five-year, $85 million contract with the Cubs in March of 2022. He's since delivered a .278/.354/.470 batting line across 381 games for Chicago. He holds a 129 wRC+ since 2022, which checks in higher than the likes of Pete Alonso, Kyle Schwarber, and Alex Bregman. When is 2025 MLB Opening Day? Japan Series, matchups, start times, probable starting pitchers Everything you need to know about the start of the 2025 MLB season. D.J. Short , D.J. Short , This will be the sixth time the MLB season has begun in Japan. It all started in 2000 between the Cubs and Mets at the Tokyo Dome. The Cubs won the season opener 5-3 before the Mets won the second game in extra innings courtesy of a Benny Agbayani grand slam. #OTD in 2000, Benny Agbayani sent us home from our opening series in Tokyo, Japan in grand style! — New York Mets (@Mets) March 30, 2021 2004 - Rays vs. Yankees2008 - Red Sox vs. A's2012 - A's vs. Mariners2019 - A's vs. Mariners Following an active offseason, the Dodgers are the current favorite (+290 at DraftKings) to repeat and win the 2025 World Series. Other notable contenders: Braves +750Yankees +850Phillies +1200Mets +1200Astros +1500Orioles +1600Red Sox +2000
NBC Sports
12-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
How to watch Dodgers vs Cubs MLB Tokyo Series 2025: TV/stream info, start times for season opener in Japan
For the second straight year, the MLB season will begin overseas. The defending World Series champion Dodgers will once again do the honors to kick off the 2025 campaign, but after facing the Padres in South Korea last year, this time they'll head to Tokyo, Japan to square off against the Cubs. The traditional 2025 MLB Opening Day is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, but the Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and Cubs will take place March 18-19. It's an exciting matchup and a fitting homecoming, as both teams boast stars from Japan, including three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani. Below is everything you need to know about the 2025 MLB Tokyo Series. D.J. Short, How to watch Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs Tokyo Series 2025 When: Tuesday, March 18-Wednesday, March 19 Where: Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan Times: See schedule below Live Stream: FOX/FS1 Dodgers vs Cubs MLB Tokyo Series 2025 schedule Tuesday, March 18 - 6 a.m. ET (7 p.m. in Japan) Probable Pitching matchup: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Dodgers) vs. Shota Imanaga (Cubs) Wednesday, March 19 - 6 a.m. ET (7 p.m. in Japan) Probable Pitching matchup: Roki Sasaki (Dodgers) vs. Justin Steele (Cubs) In addition to the two regular season games, the Dodgers and Cubs will also play exhibition games leading into the Tokyo Series. On Saturday March 15, the Cubs will play the Hanshin Tigers (11 p.m. ET) and the Dodgers will play the Yomiuri Giants (6 a.m. ET). On Sunday March 16, the Dodgers will play the Hanshin Tigers (11 p.m. ET) and the Cubs will play the Yomiuri Giants (6 a.m. ET) What Japanese-born MLB players are on the Dodgers and Cubs? Shohei Ohtani Ohtani, who played five seasons for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, is coming off one of the most dominant offensive seasons in the history of the sport. In the first year of his 10-year contract with the Dodgers, Ohtani became the first player to ever amass more than 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season. He underwent surgery on his left (non-throwing) shoulder following the World Series and is set to return to the mound this season after September 2023 elbow surgery. Yoshinobu Yamamoto Yamamoto, who will start Opening Day for the Dodgers, pitched seven seasons for the Orix Buffaloes before signing a 12-year, $325 million contract with Los Angeles last offseason. The 26-year-old posted a strong 3.00 ERA in 18 starts in his first season in MLB while also missing extensive time with a right rotator cuff strain. He made his return in September before compiling a 3.86 ERA over four starts during the Dodgers' World Series run. Roki Sasaki Sasaki was one of many high-profile additions by the Dodgers this offseason, though possibly the most exciting. Backed by a high-90s fastball and a splitter which could soon be one of the best pitches in MLB, the 23-year-old posted a microscopic 2.10 ERA over four seasons with the Chiba Lotte Marines before choosing the Dodgers over the likes of the Padres and Blue Jays this winter. His debut for Los Angeles — slated for the second game of the Tokyo Series — naturally carries special meaning given the context. Shota Imanaga, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki will join this list of Japanese-born pitchers to pitch in a regular-season MLB game at the Tokyo Dome: 3/21/19 Yusei Kikuchi (start) 3/25/08 Hideki Okajima 3/25/08 Daisuke Matsuzaka (start) Shota Imanaga As noted above, Imanaga will also start in the Tokyo Series, as he'll go head-to-head against countryman Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the season opener. Imanaga pitched eight seasons for the Yokahoma Bay Stars before signing a four-year, $53 million deal with the Cubs last winter. The 31-year-old was sensational in his first MLB season, going 15-3 with a 2.91 ERA across 29 starts. Seiya Suzuki Suzuki was a five-time All-Star with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp before signing a five-year, $85 million contract with the Cubs in March of 2022. He's since delivered a .278/.354/.470 batting line across 381 games for Chicago. He holds a 129 wRC+ since 2022, which checks in higher than the likes of Pete Alonso, Kyle Schwarber, and Alex Bregman. How many times has the MLB season started in Japan? This will be the sixth time the MLB season has begun in Japan. It all started in 2000 between the Cubs and Mets at the Tokyo Dome. The Cubs won the season opener 5-3 before the Mets won the second game in extra innings courtesy of a Benny Agbayani grand slam. #OTD in 2000, Benny Agbayani sent us home from our opening series in Tokyo, Japan in grand style! 2004 - Rays vs. Yankees 2008 - Red Sox vs. A's 2012 - A's vs. Mariners 2019 - A's vs. Mariners 2025 World Series odds: Are the Dodgers the favorites to repeat? Following an active offseason, the Dodgers are the current favorite (+290 at DraftKings) to repeat and win the 2025 World Series. Other notable contenders: Braves +750 Yankees +850 Phillies +1200 Mets +1200 Astros +1500 Orioles +1600 Red Sox +2000
