The Chicago Cubs had to get their spring activities underway earlier than they did last year. With them heading overseas for their Opening Day matchup against t

When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that left-hander Justin Steele is "in line" to start Game 2 in Tokyo. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said just last week that newly signed right-hander Roki Sasaki would more than likely get the start for the Dodgers.

Shota Imanaga said he doesn't take lightly the "honor" of being named Opening Day starter for the Chicago Cubs on March 18 in Tokyo.

Entering his age-40 season, Turner will get some reps at first base, as a designated hitter and potentially at third base.

Veteran infielder Justin Turner, 40, and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a one-year, $6 million deal, sources told ESPN.