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Cubs & Dodgers Prepare For Tokyo Series, Luis Severino Weighs New York Differences

Before Opening Day in Tokyo, the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers played exhibition games against the Yomiuri Giants and Hanshin Tigers of the NPB.

Just how much does this mean to the fans over in Japan? Well, check out the turnout for Friday’s workout day.

Yoshibobu Yamamoto will face off against Shota Imanaga on Tuesday morning to lead off the 2025 MLB regular season. Roki Sasaki and Justin Steele will follow in Game 2 on Wednesday.

Foul Territory and Dodgers Territory will provide live postgame coverage for both games. Max Muncy will join AJ Pierzynski and Scott Braun on Tuesday’s postgame show.

Full Video - Luis Severino opens up about the differences between the Yankees and Mets, why he believes the Mets training staff is better, and his mindset heading into the season with the A’s.

View - Luis Severino explains the differences in playing for the Yankees and the Mets.

View - Luis Severino reveals what teams told him about pitch-tipping when they met with him this offseason.

Full Video - White Sox manager Will Venable discusses the team’s strategy to rebound from a 121-loss season, weighs in on which prospects to watch, and changes in team culture.

View - Will Venable discusses the White Sox mindset after a record 121-loss season in 2024.

View - Will Venable reacts to Kyle Teel’s home run off Roki Sasaki.

Watch - AJ Pierzynski, Todd Frazier, and Scott Braun react to Rafael Devers’ latest comments about being open to whatever the Red Sox want him to do.

Watch - A’s closer Mason Miller talks A’s camp, wanting to touch 104 MPH, and how he knew he was one of the game’s best closers.

Watch - AJ Pierzynski, Todd Frazier, and Scott Braun discuss Rockies owner Dick Monfort calling for a salary cap in baseball.

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