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Column: As the Chicago Cubs prepare for the season opener in Japan, a modest proposal to fix the Tokyo Series
When the Chicago Cubs opened the 2000 season with a two-game series in Tokyo against the New York Mets, it was considered the start of a new era. “I don’t think this is going to be a ‘put your toe ...
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Cubs' trip to Tokyo for clash with Dodgers already a memorable experience
As the cameras went off, Shota Imanaga wrapped an arm around the shoulders of his Cubs teammate Seiya Suzuki. After they ...
Cubs’ Matt Shaw called his shot on draft night. Now he’s poised to debut in Tokyo
Despite 35 Triple-A games and just 600 at-bats overall in the minors, Shaw is expected to be a big part of the 2025 Cubs.
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How to watch the Cubs' Spring Breakout game
An unfortunately-timed storm washed away the Cubs’ Spring Breakout showcase a year ago, leading to a group of prospects heading to the Sloan Park concourse to sign autographs for fans. This spring, th ...
Plenty of fanfare awaits Cubs for anticipated Tokyo Series vs. Dodgers. Here’s what to know.
In the week separating his final spring training start and taking the mound at the Tokyo Dome, Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga has plenty of time to envision how he might attack the first ...
Today in Chicago History: Target puts Marshall Field’s up for sale
2004: Target Corp. announced it was putting Chicago retailing icon Marshall Field’s up for sale. Field’s was sold to May ...