Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are the likely starting pitchers for the Los Angeles Dodgers when they face the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo next month, according to manager Dave Roberts. The two Japanese pitchers along with two-way star Shohei Ohtani  will be the main attraction for Japanese fans during the two MLB games on March 18 and 19.

It has already been announced that the pitching matchup for the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers Opening Day game will feature Shota Imanaga and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The pitching matchup for the second game of the series is now all but set.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has plenty of options to choose from when determining who will start in Tokyo when they play the Cubs, including two Japan natives.

The Los Angeles Dodgers spring training is in full swing as Cactus League play begins Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. More news: Dave Roberts Reveals Dodgers

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts watched Bobby Miller go down in scary fashion versus the Cubs. Roberts shared a health update on the pitcher.

Anthony Rizzo, who helped the Cubs win the World Series back in 2016, says that is healthy heading into 2025. That said, he's also aware that this could be the end of the road for him.

Cubs staff, fans, and members of the press watch Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga throw in a live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Dave Roberts spoke to the media about the viral moment of the Spring Training game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs. Roberts shared his reaction to Miller's hit and confessed to ...

The Chicago Cubs made it official earlier this week when it announced that second-year left-hander Shota Imanaga would start against in the season opener.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gives Hyeseong Kim a vote of confidence following his first major league action.

The Dodgers and Cubs will square off in their first regular season game at Tokyo Dome. Early predictions are out along with the odds & picks.