Opening Day gave the fans inside the Tokyo Dome and those tuning in around the globe much of what they wanted to see. Shohei Ohtani sparked the L.A. lineup, while Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga and Dodgers righty Yoshinobu Yamamoto turned in strong outings.

Major League Baseball 's 2025 season begins in Japan on Tuesday, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs squaring off at the Tokyo Dome in one of the most anticipated international games ever. “It’s going to be absolutely crazy," Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez said before the teams left for Japan.

The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Chicago Cubs on Opening Day at the Tokyo Dome. While the Dodgers' domestic opener is later this month, the Dodgers will begin t