How the Chicago Cubs spent their time in Tokyo, from opening day to a welcome dinner full of surprises
From opening day at the Tokyo Dome to a welcome dinner full of surprises, here’s how the Chicago Cubs spent their time in Japan.
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Sun, Mar 23
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Column: Cubs’ Craig Counsell shrugs off the pressure of managing in Chicago
With expectations growing, the pressure on manager Craig Counsell to win with the Chicago Cubs is mounting in 2025.
Sat, Mar 22
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Column: Different kind of journey as ‘the team of openers’ tests the Chicago Cubs’ ability to adjust on the fly
Ian Happ and his Chicago Cubs teammates lauded the Tokyo Series experience, but now it’s time to file away the memories and focus on the restart of the 2025 season.
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Major League Baseball removes references to ‘diversity’ from MLB Careers home page following executive order
Major League Baseball removed references to “diversity” from its MLB Careers home page following an executive order by President Donald Trump that could lead to possible federal action against orga….
Fri, Mar 21
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Column: Nico Hoerner returns to the Chicago Cubs lineup while players from the Tokyo Series recover from jet lag
Following an 0-2 trip to Tokyo, the Chicago Cubs used mostly minor-leaguers Friday in second baseman Nico Hoerner’s 2025 Cactus League debut.
Thu, Mar 20
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Shohei Ohtani came home as a national hero — and he didn’t let Japan down at the Tokyo Series
Shohei Ohtani’s every step, swing and smile were intensely followed this week during his homecoming at the Tokyo Dome, an event that would make most mortals wilt under the pressure.
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‘Proud and honored’: Kosuke Fukudome, the Chicago Cubs’ first Japanese player, reconnects with team in Tokyo
Kosuke Fukudome expressed his appreciation for his connection with the Chicago Cubs organization and his legacy of paving the way for other Japanese players to join the franchise.
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Wed, Mar 19
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Craig Kimbrel, the former Chicago Cubs and White Sox closer, signs minor-league deal with Atlanta Braves
Nine-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel is attempting to revive his career with the Atlanta Braves, his original team.
