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Shohei Ohtani and four other Japanese players come home to start the MLB season • Mar. 14, 2025, 6:47 AM ET (AP)
Not just Ohtani: Tokyo Series will showcase the depth of Japanese talent in Major League Baseball • Mar. 14, 2025, 6:00 AM ET (AP)
Tokyo, Bristol and the A's in Sacramento are among the dates to watch for the MLB season • Mar. 13, 2025, 6:00 AM ET (AP)
Nearing the end of a short spring, Dodgers, Cubs make final preparations for season opener in Japan • Mar. 9, 2025, 2:47 PM ET (AP)
Japanese artist Murakami lends artwork to exclusive MLB collaboration ahead of Tokyo Series • Feb. 27, 2025, 4:27 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Chicago Colts • Chicago White Stockings • Chicago Orphans • North Siders • Cubbies
Awards And Honors World Series (2016) • World Series (1908) • World Series (1907)
Date 1876 - present
Headquarters Chicago
Areas Of Involvement baseball
Related People Greg Maddux • Grover Cleveland Alexander • Jimmie Foxx • Sammy Sosa • Rogers Hornsby • Ernie Banks • Lou Boudreau • Fergie Jenkins • William Wrigley, Jr. • Leo Durocher • Lou Brock • Harvey Kuenn • Tony Lazzeri • Billy Williams • Ryne Sandberg

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