‘Proud and honored’: Kosuke Fukudome, the Chicago Cubs’ first Japanese player, reconnects with team in Tokyo

Kosuke Fukudome expressed his appreciation for his connection with the Chicago Cubs organization and his legacy of paving the way for other Japanese players to join the franchise.

Chicago Cubs notes from Tokyo: Colin Rea’s special catch — and Shohei Ohtani’s inescapable presence

Two hours before the Chicago Cubs’ first exhibition game Saturday at the Tokyo Dome, Colin Rea received a special request.