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MLB News / Yardbarker / January 8
Cubs swing blockbuster deal with Marlins to acquire Edward Cabrera
After a rather quiet offseason, the Chicago Cubs finally ramped things up on Wednesday with a blockbuster trade.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 7
Former Chicago Cubs reliever reveals how he signed with NL foe
The Chicago Cubs have had a lackluster offseason. Their biggest acquisition has been re-signing left-hander Shota Imanaga to the qualifying offer ($22.025 million), which is a solid move and adds depth to their rotation, but isn’t the “Ace” they need to take down National League Central Champions, the Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / December 26
Chicago Cubs named 'perfect fit' for this MLB free agent
The Chicago Cubs are still finding ways they can improve their roster this offseason. While some big-name players have been signed, there are still major free agents available that can fit the team well.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 24
Cubs Get Another Tatsuya Imai Boost After Latest Yankees Insider Report
The Chicago Cubs entered the offseason expected to focus more so than anything else on pitching, and that is the approach they have taken thus far. Signing
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / December 18
Japanese Ace draws heavy interest from Cubs and Yankees
Interest in Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai is starting to crystallize, with two major market franchises emerging as serious suitors. The Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees have both positioned themselves as key players in the early stages of his market.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 15
Chicago Cubs: Shota Imanaga opens up about decision to stay in Chicago
The Chicago Cubs were responsible for the first shock of the MLB offseason when they declined to pick up the option on lefty starter Shota Imanaga, which would’ve extended his contract three years at a cost of $57 million.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 10
MLB Insider Reveals The Free Agent Pitcher The Cubs Are Linked To 'The Most'
The Chicago Cubs headed into the offseason expected to spend some money to upgrade their pitching staff, and this started in the bullpen with the acquisition of Phil Maton.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / December 4
Cubs sign ex-Phillies player, just not the one fans were hoping for
This off-season the Chicago Cubs have been rumored to be in the starting pitching market, despite Shota Imanaga accepting the qualifying offer and returning on a one year deal.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 25
Cubs Named Perfect Landing Spot For Former Cy Young Runner-Up
It was no secret that the Chicago Cubs had major struggles with the depth in their starting rotation in 2025. They lost Justin Steele early in the year to Tommy John surgery, and Shota Imanaga definitely did not look like the 15-3 pitcher from 2024, especially in the second half of the season.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 19
Chicago Cubs bummed by player deciding to return in 2026: Report
On Tuesday, starting left-handed pitcher Shota Imanaga signed a one-year $22 million qualifying with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs chose not to pick up his three-year option at the start of the offseason following a disastrous showing in the postseason, giving up an 8.10 ERA in two games pitched (6.2 innings).
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 19
Chicago Cubs: Why Imanaga’s return dooms the Cubs to a mediocre winter
The Chicago Cubs are definitely okay with Shota Imanaga being back in the starting rotation for 2026. They wouldn’t have extended him the $22 million qualifying offer if they weren’t.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 19
Cubs Add Trio Of Prospects To 40-Man Roster
With free agency in full swing and the Rule 5 deadline happening yesterday, the Chicago Cubs have added additional players to their roster for next season.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 19
Chicago Cubs add MiLB Gold Glove award winner and 2 others to 40-man roster
The Chicago Cubs were busy on Tuesday, November 18. News surrounding Shota Imanaga accepting the qualifying offer stole the headlines, but the organization also added three prospects to their 40-man roster, thus protecting them from December’s Rule 5 draft.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 18
Chicago Cubs bring back star player for 2026 in offseason surprise
The Chicago Cubs entered the offseason unsure of what the roster would look like for 2026 after making an aggressive push in 2025. The Cubs made a splash last year when they traded with the Houston Astros for right fielder Kyle Tucker.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 12
Chicago Cubs exec possibly tips hand at GM meetings regarding Shota Imanaga ploy
Could the Chicago Cubs be playing a game of high-stakes chess when it comes to pitcher Shota Imanaga? It’s certainly looking that way. Early last week, the Cubs made headlines when they declined their team option on the lefty starter, which would’ve activated a 3-year, $57 million extension.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12
Cubs expected to prioritize pitching additions in offseason
The Cubs are headed into this offseason prioritizing pitching additions, as president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer told reporters on Tuesday.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / November 10
Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Shota Imanaga
After a fantastic rookie campaign, the very thought of Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga becoming a free agent so fast didn’t exist. It loomed like a dark cloud, but he appeared the steal of last offseason.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 8
Cubs Could See Next Japanese Ace As Shota Imanaga Replacement
The Chicago Cubs could be without one of their best starting pitchers next season, given that Shota Imanaga declined his one-year, $15 million player option earlier this week, which was the byproduct of the Cubs declining a team option to extend Imanaga's contract for three more seasons and $57 million.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 6
Inside the Cubs' Genius 'Checkmate' Move With Shota Imanaga’s Contract
The Chicago Cubs faced a unique decision when it came to 32-year-old pitcher Shota Imanaga's contract this MLB offseason. The Cubs had a team option to extend Imanaga's contract for three more seasons, which would have been worth about $57 million.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 5
How the Chicago Cubs can be compensated after Shota Imanaga fallout
The Chicago Cubs and left-handed starting pitcher Shota Imanaga appear to be heading in separate directions. After the organization declined the ability to extend his contract out to five years, instead of four, a player opt out option for the 2026 season was triggered, which Imanaga chose to exercise.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 4
Chicago Cubs could swipe Brewers 2x All-Star to replace Shota Imanaga
The Chicago Cubs are coming off of a season that saw them go a respectable 92-70, but fall to the team with Major League Baseball’s best record, the Milwaukee Brewers, in the National League Division Series.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / November 5
Cubs make surprising decision on lefty Shota Imanaga
The Cubs made a surprising choice to start their offseason.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / November 4
Reports: Cubs LHP Shota Imanaga becomes free agent
Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga is set for free agency after four seasons in Chicago. The Cubs declined a team option worth $54 million over the next three years and Imanaga opted out of a $15 million player option for 2026, ESPN reported Tuesday.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 4
Another intriguing starting pitcher becomes free agent
In a surprising set of events, left-handed starting pitcher Shota Imanaga has entered the free agency pool after the Cubs declined to extend his contract out to a fifth year.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4
Cubs All-Star pitcher elects free agency
Left-hander Shota Imanaga has become a free agent, according to a report from Jesse Rogers of ESPN.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / September 30
Shota Imanaga set for bulk-relief duty as Cubs try to close out Padres
The Chicago Cubs will look to win a postseason series for the first time since 2017 when they host the San Diego Padres on Wednesday in Game 2 of their best-of-three National League wild-card series.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4
Pair of NPB stars hoping to be posted for MLB teams
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports Thursday that Yomiuri Giants third baseman Kazuma Okamoto and Seibu Lions righty Tatsuya Imai are also hoping to be posted by their clubs and make the jump to MLB.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 27
Shota Imanaga dazzles in return to mound as Cubs maintain NL Central lead
After dropping Monday's opener, the Chicago Cubs managed to leave St. Louis with an important series win and maintain their position in the driver's seat of the National League Central race.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 17
Cubs receive encouraging injury update on lefty ace
Shota Imanaga's rehab is progressing and the southpaw ace may return by month's end to the Cubs rotation.
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