Pokémon front and center as Tokyo Series celebrates Japanese icons

The Tokyo Dome went dark, the lights blinking off around the stadium.
Sun, Mar 23
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'X factor' Boyd ready to shine for Cubs this season
After watching veteran left-hander Matthew Boyd cruise through the Yomiuri Giants’ lineup in an exhibition game at the Tokyo Dome last week, Cubs manager Craig Counsell had one prevailing thought.
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It’s almost Opening Day, with the excitement and promise of a new season radiating throughout the sport and beyond.
Sat, Mar 22
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Brown squarely in mix for No. 5 rotation spot: 'It's exciting'
After Shota Imanaga’s four no-hit innings on Opening Day in Tokyo, Cubs manager Craig Counsell handed the ball to Ben Brown.
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Watch FREE on MLB.TV, Mon. 7 p.m. CT: Mahle on the mound vs. KC
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Listen live, 12 p.m. ET: Olson takes on Phillies
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Fri, Mar 21
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Hoerner makes Cactus League debut after missing Tokyo trip
Still shaking off changing hemispheres after returning from the Tokyo Series on Thursday, most of the Cubs’ regulars got Friday off when the club returned to Cactus League play.
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Cubs-Diamondbacks Opening Day starting pitchers: Steele vs. Gallen
For the Diamondbacks, Thursday’s Opening Day against the Cubs at Chase Field is a chance to put the disappointing end to 2024 when they missed the postseason due to a three-team tiebreaker behind them and start fresh.
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Watch FREE on MLB.TV, 1 p.m. ET: Luzardo leads Phils vs. Yanks
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