"Sometimes, the language barrier makes you lazy, unfortunately," Counsell said. "That’s on me. I got to get way better at that. And will."

Seiya Suzuki fields a ball in right field and makes a strong throw home to nab Austin Barnes trying to score

Since his initial batting practice with the Chicago Cubs during his first spring training three years ago, Seiya Suzuki’s easy power has always been on display.

The two Japanese pitchers and two-way star Shohei Ohtani will be the main attraction for Japanese fans during the two-game series. The Cubs have Japanese players Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki.

Seiya Suzuki is working on his communication with Craig Counsell, and the manager says it's his fault. Suzuki joined the rest of the Chicago Cubs for their first full-squad workout of spring training on Friday.

in the bottom of the 1st inning in his first appearance since 2023

As Seiya Suzuki answered questions about serving primarily as the Cubs’ designated hitter this season, he wore his glove on his left hand and flexed and kneaded the leather with his right. The topic had surfaced at the winter meetings a couple of months ago,

Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ discuss the Spring Training excitement and their expectations for the 2025 season. Chicago Cubs; Seiya Suzuki; Ian Happ; Spring Training; Cactus League;

Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ discuss the Spring Training excitement and their expectations for the 2025 season. Chicago Cubs; Seiya Suzuki; Ian Happ; Spring Training; Cactus League;

Suzuki joined the rest of the Chicago Cubs for their first full-squad workout of spring training on Friday. While looking forward to the team's trip to his native Japan and his fourth season in the majors,

Chicago Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki and manager Craig Counsell are working on their communication during spring training. Suzuki joined the rest of the Cubs for their first full-squad workout. While

During batting practice on Saturday morning, Cubs manager Craig Counsell watched a few rounds at the team’s backfields. After Seiya Suzuki stepped out of the cage for a few minutes, Counsell headed over and chatted with the outfielder.