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Baseball: Imanaga named Cubs' Opening Day pitcher, to face Yamamoto

Shota Imanaga has been named the Opening Day pitcher for the Chicago Cubs against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 in Tokyo, and he expressed that he was 'very honored' to receive this start.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers' pitcher, signed a $325 million, 10-year contract in December 2023 and finished his rookie season with a 7-2 record and a 3.00 ERA.
This game marks the first time two Japan-born pitchers will start against each other in a Major League regular-season game in Japan, highlighting significant interest in Japanese players in baseball.
Cubs President Jed Hoyer commented that 'worldwide fan interest is going to be off the charts,' emphasizing the significance of the game.

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Cubs' Imanaga 'honored' to start Tokyo opener

Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga said he was "very honored" to receive the Opening Day start against the Dodgers in Tokyo.

3 days ago·United States

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Cubs LHP Shota Imanaga 'an honor' to start Tokyo opener

Shota Imanaga said he doesn't take lightly the "honor" of being named Opening Day starter for the Chicago Cubs on March 18 in Tokyo.

3 days ago·Georgia, United States

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Imanaga honored to be part of historic pitching matchup when Cubs face the Dodgers in Japan

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga said Wednesday he was “very honored” to receive the opening day start against the Los Angeles Dodgers when the teams meet

3 days ago·United States

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Baseball: Imanaga named Cubs' Opening Day pitcher, to face Yamamoto

Shota Imanaga on Tuesday was named the Chicago Cubs' starting pitcher for Opening Day in March when they begin their Major League Baseball season against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Tokyo Dome.

3 days ago·Japan

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