Shota Imanaga, Tokyo and Opening Day

Cubs Opening Day starter Shota Imanaga shifting spring-training focus in Year 2
Notes: Manager Craig Counsell spoke glowingly of Gage Workman's first spring-training game as a Cub, and Justin Turner hit in a simulated game.
‘An honor’ for Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga to start Tokyo opener
Shota Imanaga said he doesn’t take lightly the “honor” of being named Opening Day starter for the Chicago Cubs on March 18 in Tokyo.
'It's a great honor': Shota named Opening Day starter for Tokyo Series
Shota Imanaga has taken the mound inside the Tokyo Dome in the past, but his next appearance there will carry more of an historic impact. The lefty will be returning to Japan with the Cubs next month to open the Major League season against the Dodgers.
Imanaga honored to be part of historic pitching matchup when Cubs face the Dodgers in Japan
Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga said Wednesday he was “very honored” to receive the opening day start against the Los Angeles Dodgers when the teams meet March 18 in Tokyo.
Cubs Announce Shota Imanaga As Opening Day Starter to Face Dodgers in Tokyo
Shota Imanaga will toe the rubber in his native Japan when the Cubs open the 2025 MLB season against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome.
Dodgers vs. Cubs Tokyo Series Game 1 Early Predictions, Odds Starting Pitchers, And More
The Dodgers and Cubs will square off in their first regular season game at Tokyo Dome. Early predictions are out along with the odds & picks.
Baseball: Cubs' Shota Imanaga 'honored' to start on Opening Day in Tokyo
MESA, Arizona (Kyodo) -- Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga said Wednesday he was "greatly honored" to be named starting pitcher for Opening Day against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tokyo and paid tribute to past Japanese players who paved the way in Major League Baseball.
Chicago Cubs Ace Honored to Be Named Starter in Tokyo Series Opener
The Chicago Cubs made it official earlier this week when it announced that second-year left-hander Shota Imanaga would start against in the season opener.
Shota Imanaga shares hilarious encounter with Youshinobu Yamamoto ahead of Dodgers vs. Cubs Spring Training clash
The Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers are set to lock horns at 3:05 PM ET as they kick-off this year's Spring Training games at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona.
Shota Imanaga honored to be named Cubs' opening day starter for Tokyo Series
Imanaga is expected to oppose countryman Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers in the first of a two-game series at Tokyo Dome.
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Imanaga tunes up for Tokyo with sim game
The way Shota Imanaga’s schedule is mapped out leading up to his planned Opening Day outing against the Dodgers next month, ...
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Shota Imanaga ‘honored’ to get opening-day nod; Cactus League play set to begin
The Chicago Cubs hope history doesn’t repeat itself when Imanaga faces Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto on March 18 in ...
Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs Set to Make Baseball History on Opening Day 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs are set to usher in the 2025 season on March 18-19 with a two-game series at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. And now we know t ...