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Dodgers, Japan

'Paint Japan blue': How the Dodgers' vision of Japanese prominence became reality

Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are all Dodgers. And a Japanese fan base has coalesced around its interest in the team.

The New York Times · 2d

The Dodgers wanted to ‘paint Japan Dodger blue.’ Now they’re witnessing it in person

Ohtani’s star power is unmatched, and the Dodgers are seeing the fruits of Sho-economics. When they signed him, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman preached the idea of “painting Japan Dodger blue.” Now, the team is seeing that in person.

Los Angeles Daily News · 2d

Dodgers get to see first hand just how popular they’ve become in Japan

More than 10,000 fans show up at the Tokyo Dome to watch the Dodgers practice and cheer for Shohei Ohtani’s brief appearance on the field. Their first exhibition game is Saturday at 3 a.m. PT.

Cubs, MLB and Japan

Associated Press News on MSN · 9h

From Nomo to Ichiro to Ohtani: Japan’s baseball rise in MLB hits high point in Dodgers-Cubs series

Nearly 25 years after Ichiro Suzuki embarked on a Hall of Fame career for the Seattle Mariners, the impact of Japanese players in Major League Baseball is at a high point.

Yahoo Sports on MSN · 1d

Tokyo Series preview: Everything you need to know before the Dodgers and Cubs begin the 2025 MLB season in Japan

Last year, the Padres and Dodgers got the MLB regular season started early with two games in South Korea. This year, it’s the Cubs and Dodgers kicking things off the week before league-wide Opening Day.

Chicago Sun-Times · 13h

Cubs' Shota Imanaga on pitching in Tokyo Series: 'Feels like a dream'

Chicago Cubs’ Shota Imanaga acknowledges cheers from fans during team introductions before an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game against the Yomiuri Giants in Tokyo, Japan, Sunday, March 16, 2025.

Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run homer in Japan

Yahoo Sports on MSN · 1d

Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run homer in Japan during Dodgers' win over Yomiuri Giants

The three-time MVP recorded one hit in two at-bats — a two-run home run during a five-run Dodgers third inning off Giants pitcher Shosei Togo. The 391-foot blast came after Michael Conforto led off the inning with a solo blast and before Teoscar Hernández capped the scoring with a two-run shot of his own.

Reuters on MSN · 22h

Spring training roundup: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani homers in return to Japan

Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run home run in his return to his home country and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 5-1 victory over Japan's Yomiuri Giants on Saturday at Tokyo. Michael Conforto and Teoscar Hernandez also hit home runs for the Dodgers,

NBC Sports on MSN · 1d

Rising to the occasion, Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run HR in return to Japan against Yomiuri Giants

Japanese star Shohei Ohtani showed off some prodigious power in his return to the Tokyo Dome on Saturday night.

Dodgers, Mookie Betts and Opening Day

FOX Sports on MSN · 4h

Dodgers' Mookie Betts could miss opening day with lingering illness

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is still struggling to recover from an illness, with manager Dave Roberts pessimistic that the eight-time All-Star will be ready for opening day against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in Japan.

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 1h

Mookie Betts Needs to Show Massive Improvement to Be Able to Play in Dodgers Opening Day

The Los Angeles Dodgers are at risk of being without superstar Mookie Betts for Opening Day. The shortstop missed the team's last two Cactus League games of th

ABC · 13h

Dodgers' Mookie Betts still struggling with illness, status for opening day in doubt

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is still struggling to recover from an illness, with manager Dave Roberts pessimistic that the eight-time All-Star will be ready for opening day against the

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Yamamoto is ready to emerge as a star for the Dodgers, starting with their opener in Japan

Yoshinobu Yamamato knows what it’s like to travel across the world to take the mound for his first start of the Major League ...

Hanshin Tigers beat Blake Snell, Dodgers to complete sweep of MLB teams

On the mound, right-hander Hiroto Saiki threw five dominant innings, giving up just one hit and one walk while striking out ...

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Best Dodgers Tokyo Series Bobbleheads: Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki, Yamamoto & More!

The Dodgers will kick off their 2025 MLB season in just two days against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo and are doing so in historic fashion.

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Dodgers’ Tokyo Series trip confirms the team’s ‘overwhelming’ hold on Japan

With the Dodgers scheduled to play a Saturday exhibition contest against the Tokyo Dome’s normal tenant, the Yomuiri Giants ...

True Blue LA on MSN19h

Dodgers blanked by Hanshin Tigers in final Japan exhibition game

Teruaki Sato hit a three-run home run off Blake Snell for the only runs of the game, giving the Hanshin Tigers a win over the ...

Shaikin: Dodgers fans in Japan can get a break on high ticket prices for team's visit

While the cheapest ticket prices for the two-game season-opening series are more than $1,000, a new fan club offers them for ...

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Dodgers' Dave Roberts reacts to Japanese club pulling off another shutout

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised the Hanshin Tigers after shutting out not one, but two MLB clubs.

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The best team in the National League? For two days in Japan, it’s looked like the Hanshin Tigers

TOKYO (AP) — For two days in Japan, it’s the Hanshin Tigers who have have looked like the class of the National League. In ...

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