The Cubs take on the Yomiuri Giants in an exhibition game on Sunday in Tokyo
The Chicago Cubs head to Japan on Sunday to take on the Yomiuri Giants in an exhibition game. The Cubs are in Tokyo to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers to open the regular season, but will first play the Giants in a tune up. The game will take place at the Tokyo Dome, which is the same location for the Cubs and Dodgers games on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Cubs have been playing well this spring as they came to Japan 11-5. They did lose their last game before making the trip, but have still looked good. The Cubs are looking to take back control of the NL Central this season and get a tough test right out of the gate. They will take on the defending World Series champions in their first two games. They will send out Japanases start Shota Imanaga in the opener. Imanaga was great in his first year with the Cubs last year as he went 15-3 with a 2.91 ERA.
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Game Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
Game Time: 6:00 a.m. ET
TV: MLB Network
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The Cubs also stepped up their offense by trading for Kyle Tucker from the Astros and are hoping he can solidify the middle of the lineup.
First, though, they will take on the Giants who have bene a staple in Japan for almost a century.
The Giants have gotten off to a good start to the season and are battling the Yakult Swallows for second place in their league.
The Nippon Ham Fighters have taken first place to start the season, but the two teams will meet in a two-game series starting on Tuesday.
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