Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers – Japan Series Preview (March 18-19): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

Opening day is here. It’s a little bit early this season for the Cubs as they begin the 2025 campaign in Tokyo against the mighty Dodgers.
Thu, Mar 20
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The Rundown: Cubs Leave Japan Knowing What to Improve, Hoerner Close to Returning, Passan Blasts DoD for Robinson Omission
The trip to Japan was a letdown for everybody except the Cubs players and coaches.
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Cubs Option Eli Morgan, Jordan Wicks to AAA
Eli Morgan and Jordan Wicks were optioned to Triple-A Iowa today, according to a team announcement.
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New Holy Cow! Podcast: Season Preview with Brett Taylor
Brett Taylor from Bleacher Nation joins Sean to preview the upcoming Cubs season.
- MLB
Cubs Offseason Review: Grading Jed Hoyer’s Moves, Impact on 2025
Even though the Cubs still have five spring training games left to play, the offseason ended Tuesday against the Dodgers in Tokyo.
Wed, Mar 19
- MLB
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/19/25): Dodgers 6, Cubs 3 – Ohtani, Dodgers Power Past Cubs
The Cubs were hoping for a bounce-back performance after dropping the season opener to the mighty Dodgers in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Tue, Mar 18
- MLB
Let’s Dispel 3 Myths About Cubs’ Opening Day Loss with Some Perspective
The Cubs are the worst team in baseball and will remain so for at least eight more days.
Players: - MLB
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/18/25): Dodgers 4, Cubs 1 – Cubs’ Offense Stifled in Tokyo
The Cubs began the 2025 MLB season in Tokyo against the best team in baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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