The best team in the National League? For 2 days in Japan, it’s looked like the Hanshin Tigers.

For two days in Japan, it’s the Hanshin Tigers who have have looked like the class of the National League.
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.
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Chicago Cubs in Tokyo: Scarcity of tickets — and firm resale laws — doesn’t stop fans’ once-in-a-lifetime experience
The scarcity of inventory — and firm resale laws in Japan — caused any secondary tickets to skyrocket for the Chicago Cubs’ Tokyo Series games.
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A 10-year-old boy from just north of Tokyo ends up with Shohei Ohtani’s 1st home run of the season
Sota Fujimori is the luckiest 10-year-old in Japan: “I was really surprised,” he said.
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Chicago Cubs are swept in Tokyo Series with a 6-3 loss to Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago Cubs fans again didn’t have much to cheer for in a 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, getting swept in the Tokyo Series.
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Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 6-3 to Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 at Tokyo Dome
Photos from the Chicago Cubs game at the Tokyo Dome against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 19, 2025.
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.