Chicago Cubs, Tokyo and Opening Day

Chicago Cubs slammed for ‘joke’ opening day lineup in Japan
The opening lineup for the Chicago Cubs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18 will not be ideal. The Cubs will be without starting second baseman Nico Hoerner for their opening series against the Dodgers as he recovers from flexor tendon surgery.
Projected Cubs Opening Day lineup with Nico Hoerner set to miss Tokyo Series
Nico Hoerner, who went down with a flexor tendon injury last year, is still recovering from surgery and won’t make it to Tokyo. However, it seems he might be ready for Opening Day stateside. So, perhaps it isn’t truly bad news;
Cubs name Opening Day starter for Tokyo Series vs Dodgers
The Cubs will take on the Dodgers in their 2025 opener. And now Chicago fans know exactly who will be on the mound.
Cubs' Nico Hoerner 'tracking toward' domestic Opening Day, will miss Tokyo Series
Hoerner is “tracking toward” being ready for domestic opening day against the Diamondbacks on March 27. The plan is to have him play in minor-league spring training games while the team is in Japan. Counsell said Hoerner’s rehab has taken a “big step forward” in the last few weeks.
Projected Cubs lineup if Matt Shaw isn't ready for the Opening Day roster
When the Chicago Cubs officially whiffed on Alex Bregman, the expectation was that Matt Shaw was going to be the team's Opening Day third baseman. No, he doesn'
Why Cubs' Nico Hoerner injury update is 'good' despite being out for Tokyo Games
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner won't be traveling to Tokyo for Opening Day as he recovers from an arm injury.
Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw and the Cubs’ trip to Japan
Two of the keys to the Cubs’ success in 2025 are the players expected to be the starting second baseman and third baseman, Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw. In BCB After Dark, Sara Sanchez covered the question of who’ll play second base if Nico can’t start the season there,
Cubs 2B Nico Hoerner to miss Japan series vs. Dodgers
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner will not travel to Japan for next month's season-opening two-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, manager Craig Counsell announced Thursday. Hoerner, 27,

Chicago Cubs, Spring Training

Multiple Intriguing Pitchers Headline List of Chicago Cubs Players Out of Options
With multiple Chicago Cubs players out of options during the upcoming season, some of them are intriguing pitchers.
Cubs' Javier Assad: Won't return by Opening Day
Assad is aiming to resume throwing off a mound sometime next week, but the Cubs have determined that he won't have enough time to work his way back before the beginning of the season. With Assad now ...
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Chicago Cubs camp notes: Shota Imanaga ‘honored’ to get opening-day nod, and Cactus League play set to begin
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Former Yankees Infielder Could Get Unexpected Cubs Opportunity
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced this week All-Star second baseman Nico Hoerner won’t travel with the team to ...
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Calls Mount Against Cubs' Top Prospect After Opening Day Setback Forces Major Decision
The Chicago Cubs are off to a dream start in spring training, sitting pretty at 6-0. The post Heartbreak Follows Cubs After ...
Chicago Cubs Rookie Standout Emerges as Strong Contender for Year-End Honors
The Chicago Cubs could have a serious contender in the National League Rookie of the Year race, assuming he makes the team.
Cubs’ Ben Brown, healthy and throwing, is looking to build off his impressive 2024
Over his final 53 2/3 innings, Brown posted a 2.68 ERA with a 30 percent strikeout rate and an 8.1 percent walk rate.