Dodgers and Cubs Prepare for Historic MLB Tokyo Series Opener

The season-opening games at Tokyo Dome feature star-studded matchups and highlight MLB's growing global reach.

The Dodgers and Cubs will face off in a two-game Tokyo Series to open the 2025 MLB season, featuring star pitchers with ties to Japan.
Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki will start against Cubs' Shota Imanaga and Justin Steele in highly anticipated matchups.
The Dodgers' growing popularity in Japan, fueled by acquisitions of Shohei Ohtani, Yamamoto, and Sasaki, has made them a fan favorite in the country.
Over 10,000 fans attended a Dodgers practice session at Tokyo Dome, showcasing the team's strong connection with Japanese baseball enthusiasts.
Shohei Ohtani, recovering from Tommy John surgery, will focus on hitting early in the season, with pitching expected to resume later in 2025.