What has happened this MLB offseason? A look at the major moves made in the AL and NL Central.

With pitchers and catchers set to report to spring training, here’s a closer look at some of the major moves in the AL and NL Central.
Tue, Mar 18
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Shaky start for Shota Imanaga in Chicago Cubs’ 4-1 loss on opening day at Tokyo Dome
Shota Imanaga’s lack of crispness was mirrored in the Chicago Cubs’ 4-1 loss on opening day in front of an overwhelmingly pro-Los Angeles Dodgers crowd at the Tokyo Dome.
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Photos: Opening day at the Tokyo Dome for Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers
Photos as the Chicago Cubs open the regular season at the Tokyo Dome against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18, 2025.
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Chicago Cubs top prospect Matt Shaw makes MLB debut on Opening Day at Tokyo Dome
Matt Shaw went through his regular routine Tuesday afternoon.
Mon, Mar 17
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Photos: Baseball fever grips Tokyo as the Cubs open their season in Japan
Images from Tribune photojournalist John J. Kim from in and around the Tokyo Dome in Japan as the Chicago Cubs open their regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18, 2025.
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Photos: Workout day for Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome ahead of opening day
Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ workout at the Tokyo Dome on March 17, 2025.
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Opening day on an international stage awaits Chicago Cubs’ Shota Imanaga: ‘Really want to think about this moment’
Shota Imanaga stood on the mound at the Tokyo Dome during the Chicago Cubs’ workout to get a sense of what he will feel when he takes the mound in a much more lively atmosphere.
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts out for regular season games against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo
Manager Dave Roberts said eight-time All-Star Mookie Betts might fly back to the United States before the team in an effort to rest and prepare for the domestic opener on March 27.
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Sun, Mar 16
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‘Go Cubs Go’ plays at Tokyo Dome after Chicago Cubs’ 4-2 win. Up next: Opening day vs. Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Chicago Cubs’ four-run fifth inning propelled them to a 4-2 win over the Yomiuri Giants in front of 42,026 fans, setting off “Go Cubs Go” in the Tokyo Dome.