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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 5

Cubs Expected To Retain Star Pitcher With Bargain Option

The Chicago Cubs have had a little bit of a roller coaster of a season in 2025, looking at times like the best team in baseball. Other times, though, it's looked more like they could struggle to even make the postseason, let alone make a deep run when they get there.

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.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 3

Cubs Starting Pitcher Shota Imanaga Made History On Tuesday

The Chicago Cubs are off to a great start in the final month of the MLB regular season. With aspirations to make the playoffs and compete for a World Series, the Cubs did their part by winning the first two games of the series at home against the Atlanta Braves.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 3

Cubs Magic Number For Playoff Berth Drops Again After Victory Over Braves

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Atlanta Braves, 4-3, on Tuesday night and it turned out to be a great evening on multiple fronts. Left-hander Shota Imanaga (9-6) came up with the victory, while Daniel Palencia finished off the game for his 22nd save of the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 1

Baseball history unpacked, September 1

Happy birthday to Jordan Wicks*, Shota Imanaga, and other former Cubs. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 29

Cubs Pitcher Opts Out Of Contract To Become Free Agent

The Chicago Cubs have been searching for pitching answers all season long. After co-ace Justin Steele went down for the year and Shota Imanaga was also placed on the shelf, it was a tough stretch for the rotation.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Cubs' Jameson Taillon lands on IL after short-lived return

The Cubs are placing Jameson Taillon back on the 15-day injured list, manager Craig Counsell tells reporters (including Maddie Lee of The Chicago Sun-Times).

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 17

Cubs news and notes: Shota Imanaga, Kyle Tucker, Seiya Suzuki, Nico Hoerner and more.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 17

Chicago Cubs Ace has dominated the Pirates in four career starts: Report

The Chicago Cubs have struggled to pull themselves out of this rut. Going 4-6 in their last ten games and 9-11 in the past 20 games, which won’t do against the Milwaukee Brewers, who remain hot.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / August 16

These Shota Imanaga Stats Will Leave You In Shock

Chicago Cubs Starting Pitcher Shota Imanaga’s stats in the strikeout department have been excellent in his last three starts. In his last three starts, Imanaga has 24 strikeouts.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 11

Pressure Mounts On Cubs Starter Ahead Of Playoffs And Looming Contract Decision

It was another disappointing weekend series for the Chicago Cubs, who lost two out of three games to the St. Louis Cardinals. With another series loss, the Cubs are going in the wrong direction, and it is fair to be concerned about the outlook of the team.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 30

Cubs turn to Shota Imanaga in finale vs. Brewers

Left-hander Shota Imanaga will try to help the visiting Chicago Cubs avoid a sweep of their three-game series against division rival Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 29

Chicago Cubs: Insider links Cubs to injured Cy Young ace in wild trade deadline juke

The Chicago Cubs may not be in full-on crisis mode at the moment, but they may be close. Their starting pitching looks fried and it certainly doesn’t help matters any that the team’s two best starters– Shota Imanaga and Matthew Boyd– have just registered their worst outings of the season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 26

Chicago Cubs’ Craig Counsell calls out Shota Imanaga after career-worst night

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga picked a bad night to have a career-worst outing against the Chicago White Sox. The Cubs missed out on a chance to tie the Milwaukee Brewers for the lead in the NL Central.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 24

Strong pitching matchup on tap as Cubs, White Sox renew rivalry

Left-hander Shota Imanaga was on the injured list with a strained left hamstring when the Chicago Cubs swept the visiting White Sox from May 16-18. On

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / July 19

Shota Imanaga, slugging Cubs overpower Red Sox

Shota Imanaga threw seven scoreless innings, Michael Busch and Kyle Tucker slugged back-to-back home runs in the first, and the Chicago Cubs blanked the visiting Boston Red Sox 6-0 on Saturday.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 14

Chicago Cubs: Shota Imanaga’s contract quirks help Cubs build around him

The Chicago Cubs walked into the All-Star break with their heads held high and a degree of positivity about them, despite holding just a one game lead over the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 13

Shota Imanaga tosses a gem as Cubs claim series against Yankees

Shota Imanaga pitched seven outstanding innings and the visiting Chicago Cubs ended the unofficial first half of the season with a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 13

Cubs head into All-Star break with momentum after series win

After splitting the first two games of the series, the Chicago Cubs took the rubber match over the New York Yankees on Sunday.

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Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / July 2

Cubs' Shota Imanaga aims to shut down struggling Guardians

Shota Imanaga returned from injury last week and immediately regained his star form on the mound for the Chicago Cubs. Imanaga, however, hopes to be better than his only other career appearance against Cleveland when the host Cubs try to hand the Guardians a sixth consecutive loss on Wednesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 27

Imanaga dazzles in return as Cubs maintain NL Central lead

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.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 26

Chicago Cubs DFA 4.76 ERA, former ROTY pitcher amid Shota Imanaga news

The Chicago Cubs are set to see the return of Shota Imanaga on Thursday night against the St. Louis Cardinals. It’s the first outing for Imanaga since May 4, when the right-handed starting pitcher suffered a hamstring injury.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 24

Chicago Cubs pitching help is on the way: Imanaga’s back, alongside surprise IL return

The Chicago Cubs are facing some tough times as they go through their first real rough patch of this so-far better-than-expected 2025 season. Losers in four of their last five games, the defeats have highlighted the team’s weak spots in both the starting rotation and the bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Cubs Predicted to Cut Ties With Top Prospect After Shota Imanaga News

Chicago Cubs ace Shota Imanaga is finally throwing again, a promising sign for an organization looking to get its top arm back. Imanaga, one of the better left-handed starters in Major League Baseball, has been out with a hamstring injury after appearing in just 44.2 innings.