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.
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,
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.
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,
Cactus League report: Chicago Cubs opening day roster deadline nears, and the White Sox got an offensive boost
The Chicago Cubs and White Sox meet for the second time this spring on Friday, this time at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz ...
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Chicago Cubs hint at another starter sitting opening day after Sunday’s debut
The Chicago Cubs infielder situation for opening day looks less rosy following Sunday’s 7-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The ...
Ex-Yankees Veteran Predicted to Start for Chicago Cubs
Bleacher Report has projected that veteran utility man Jon Berti will fill that spot in the lineup and be the Opening Day ...
Multiple Intriguing Pitchers Headline List of Chicago Cubs Players Out of Options
Roster decisions for the Chicago Cubs are starting to be made with their Opening Day contest coming on March 18 in Japan against the Los Angeles Dodgers. There ...
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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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 ...
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Chicago Cubs announce 2025 Opening Day starting pitcher
The Chicago Cubs announced their Opening Day starter When the Cubs cross the Pacific to open their season, they will send left-hander Shota Imanaga to the mound to face the World Series ...