Tag: Tokyo Series

Shohei Ohtani ‘Delivered’ In Return To Tokyo Dome With Dodgers

Be it having a flare for the dramatic or remarkable level of talent that allows for an ability to seize the moment, there have been several instances of Shohei Ohtani meeting -- if not exceeding -- expectations. Such was the…

Matthew Moreno

Recap: Blake Snell Outdueled By Hiroto Saiki In Dodgers’ Loss To Hanshin Tigers

The Los Angeles Dodgers had their struggles against Hanshin Tigers ace Hiroto Saiki and suffered a 3-0 loss in their final exhibition game at the Tokyo Dome. It was another impressive showing for the Tigers, who already had shut out…

Matthew Moreno

Mookie Betts Not Playing In Dodgers Exhibition Games At Tokyo Dome

Mookie Betts did not play in the Los Angeles Dodgers' exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants and won't be in the lineup for the team's second matchup at the Tokyo Dome either. Miguel Rojas started at shortstop in the Dodgers'…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Blake Snell ‘Really Excited’ For Start Against Hanshin Tigers At Tokyo Dome

The Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation has undergone significant changes over the past two years, with Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki the newest additions for the 2025 season. Both pitchers are starting for the Dodgers in a game at the…

Matthew Moreno

FOCO Selling Shohei Ohtani Anime Bobblehead, Tokyo Series Baseballs & More

FOCO released a new Shohei Ohtani bobblehead, plus embroidered bears of his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki, in addition to commemorative Tokyo Series baseballs. The latest Ohtani bobblehead sets the two-way star to a Major Manga…

Staff Writer

Recap: Shohei Ohtani Hits Home Run During Dodgers’ First Exhibition Game In Japan

Shohei Ohtani sent a jolt of energy through the Tokyo Dome with one of the Los Angeles Dodgers' three home runs in the third inning that propelled them to a 5-1 win against the Yomiuri Giants. Ohtani drew a leadoff…

Matthew Moreno

MLB World Tour 2025: Complete Los Angeles Dodgers Travel Roster For Japan

The Los Angeles Dodgers travel roster for Japan features 16 pitchers, one two-way player in Shohei Ohtani, and 14 additional position players. Given recent comments by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and multiple waves of Spring Training roster cuts, the group…

Matthew Moreno

Watch: First Dodgers Workout At Tokyo Dome

The Los Angeles Dodgers have long made it clear how they wish to capture Japan and paint the country in Dodger Blue, and seemingly are well on their way to accomplishing as much with the signings of Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu…

Staff Writer

Tokyo Series: Tokyo Dome History, Information & What To Know

The Tokyo Dome was the selected venue to host the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs as they play the first games of the 2025 regular season in Japan for the Tokyo Series as part of the MLB World Tour.…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

How To Watch Dodgers Games In Japan: Exhibitions & Tokyo Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers landed in Japan on Thursday afternoon (local time) ahead of beginning the regular season with two games against the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome. It marks the second consecutive year the Dodgers will start with…

Matt Borelli

Dodgers Starting Pitchers For Japan Games

The Los Angeles Dodgers travel roster for Japan included 16 pitchers among the permitted 31 players, but did not feature the team's entire starting rotation. Dustin May, who was named the Dodgers' fifth starter, stayed behind at Camelback Ranch to…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman ‘Really Looking Forward’ To Tokyo Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs have five of the 11 active Japanese players in the Majors between their rosters, which made them the most logical choices for the first MLB games in Tokyo since 2019. Not only do…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra