The anticipated Tokyo Series between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers will feature plenty of fanfare in Japan, where baseball is a lifeblood.

Now, if you're an MLB fan looking to catch more games this season, Sling's Orange + Blue combo package will also get you ESPN. While Sling doesn't offer a free trial these days, since the MLB season obviously lasts longer than your standard trial would, anyway, it ends up being a solid option to catch a lot of games in the season.

Staging Opening Day in Japan speeds up some personnel decisions that can typically wait until the end of March.