{"id":24651,"date":"2025-03-06T20:01:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T11:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ohtani.iroirojapon.com\/?p=24651"},"modified":"2025-03-07T02:49:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T17:49:44","slug":"shota-seiya-lead-cubs-to-tokyo-chicago-cubs-baseball-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ohtani.iroirojapon.com\/?p=24651","title":{"rendered":"Sh\u014dta &#038; Seiya Lead Cubs to Tokyo | Chicago Cubs Baseball News"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe title=\"Sh\u014dta &amp; Seiya Lead Cubs to Tokyo | Chicago Cubs Baseball News\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/itxra97d3L4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>The Chicago Cubs are heading to Tokyo, Japan to play the Dodgers. Sh\u014dta Imanaga is schedule to return to his home country and get the first start. This honor was earned with a great 2024 season and his 15-3 record. Mick looks at the impact he had on the Northsiders.  Seiya Suzuki playing centerfield could have an impact on the roster.     <\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re new to the Cubs Baseball Channel don\u2019t miss anything and join! Like and subscribe here! https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@cubsbaseballchannel<\/p>\n<p>Mick Gillispie has covered the Chicago Cubs since 2007 and has been a fan of the team since the 1984 season. He has broadcasted spring training games or been heard on Cubs.com, MLB.com, 670 The Score, WGN, CSN-Chicago and Marquee Sports Network. He is an award winning play-by-play voice for the Tennessee Smokies Cubs Double-A Affiliate. 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