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MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 17
Padres Listed as Top Landing Spot for Cubs All-Star Pitcher in Free Agency
The San Diego Padres have a crucial offseason ahead. After a strong second half of the 2026 season, the Padres will look to build on that and establish themselves as a true contender throughout the 2027 season.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 11
Chicago Cubs news — Ramirez, Suzuki, Imanaga 
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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 10
Chicago Cubs: Insider says team will part ways with popular veteran
The Chicago Cubs got a good deal when they signed Japanese All-Star Shota Imanaga. Through three years of service, the southpaw starting pitcher logged almost 500 innings and posted a record of 35-21 with an ERA of 3.45 for about $44.5 million total.
The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit at least 45 homers in a single season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 4
Chicago Cubs: Shota Imanaga says goodbye, but could he be back?
The Chicago Cubs will be in the unique position this offseason of being able to rebuild almost their entire pitching staff. All five of their end-of-season starting pitchers will be heading off into free agency (Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, and David Peterson).
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / October 3
Chicago White Sox Emerge as Early Destination for Cubs Star
The Chicago White Sox did not need another reminder that their rotation is unfinished. They got one anyway, and it arrived from the other side of town.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / October 2
San Diego Padres Emerge as Threat to Poach Key Star from Cubs
The San Diego Padres are a serious threat to sign Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga, ranking as his top free agent landing spot ahead of the offseason, according to a Bleacher Report analysis published Thursday.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1
1 free agent Cubs must re-sign after losing in postseason to Padres
The Chicago Cubs were defeated in the National League Wild Card Series by the San Diego Padres. Chicago’s season was impressive considering all of the injuries they dealt with, but the early postseason exit was still a disappointment.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1
Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki, Shota Imanaga sound like guys who won’t be with Cubs much longer
The Chicago Cubs saw their season come to an abrupt conclusion Wednesday night when they lost their second consecutive game to the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card round of the National League playoffs.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 27
Cubs vs. Red Sox Lineup: Game 162, Shota Imanaga's Farewell? Just Stay Healthy, More
Due to another San Diego Padres win on Saturday night, the Chicago Cubs will head into this afternoon with essentially nothing to play for. They are now locked out of the top Wild Card slot, meaning a series at Petco Park awaits this week.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 17
Chicago Cubs facing Imanaga dilemma after pitch-tipping adjustment
The Chicago Cubs, amid a pitching dilemma centering around a struggling bullpen, finds itself facing another problem ahead of postseason play. The team has to decide on what to do with Shota Imanaga.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 4
Shota Imanaga leads Cubs past Marlins into top wild-card spot
Shota Imanaga outdueled Janson Junk on Friday to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 6-1 win over the host Miami Marlins. The Cubs won their second straight game and took over the top spot in the National League wild-card standings, thanks to their starter.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 4
Cubs vs. Marlins Lineup: Imanaga Must Be Better, Can Bregman Keep Cooking? More
After splitting their series with the Milwaukee Brewers thanks to a dominant pitching performance from Kevin Gausman, the Chicago Cubs are jetting off to South Beach.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 31
Craig Counsell Talks Shota Imanaga Plan After Cubs Starter Makes Unwanted History
The Chicago Cubs may have a Shota Imanaga problem on their hands. Taking the mound for a primetime – and winnable game – against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday night, Imanaga blew another lead.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 31
Chicago Cubs: Should Shota Imanaga’s rotation spot be in jeopardy?
The Chicago Cubs’ pitching woes continued Sunday night as starter Shota Imanaga got tagged for six runs, including three more homers. Imanaga has surrendered 33 homers in 150.1 innings pitched on the season.
Chicago Cubs News / TWSN / August 23
Shota Imanaga August 23rd Pitching Matchup & Analysis
After the great feeling of defeating their rivals in the Chicago White Sox, the Chicago Cubs have now dropped two straight to the Seattle Mariners. Shota Imanaga is the probable starter who hopes to help the Cubs avoid a sweep.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 19
Shota Imanaga is driving Cubs' momentum in NL wild-card race
Despite a 2026 roller coaster ride season for the Chicago Cubs, they remain first in the NL wild-card race, and starting pitcher Shota Imanaga's stability in the rotation has helped them make a push.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 18
Brewers offense explodes to snap Cubs' home winning streak
Entering Monday, the Chicago Cubs had won 15 straight games at Wrigley Field. An offensive outburst from the Milwaukee Brewers stopped the streak right there.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 8
Cubs' Shota Imanaga is having a career-defining season
While it's been a combined effort from the Cubs, Imanaga deserves the spotlight.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8
Cubs' nine-game win streak makes early-season dominance historic
One big inning was all the Chicago Cubs needed on Thursday to secure to another win, one that clinched a four-game series sweep of the division rival Cincinnati Reds.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / May 4
Shota Imanaga Keeps Putting Tough End To ‘25 Behind Him
In the second half of 2025, Chicago Cubs fans didn’t get the same Shota Imanaga they grew accustomed to seeing in his first year and a half with the team.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 1
Chicago Cubs Pitching Coach Weighs In on Shota Imanaga’s First Performance
Shota Imanaga’s 2026 pitching debut left something to be desired. The left-hander threw five innings against the Nationals Sunday, allowing four earned runs, three hits and a homer as the Cubs fell, 6-3.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 12
Cubs Ace Shota Imanaga Reveals Reason Behind Command Issues Last Season
The Chicago Cubs ended up with Shota Imanaga for a third season after all. Now, he’s revealing why he believes he took a downturn last season. Chicago offered him the one-year qualifying offer of $22 million in November, and he accepted, deferring free agency for one more season.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18
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 / Yardbarker / November 5
Cubs make surprising decision on lefty Shota Imanaga
The Cubs made a surprising choice to start their offseason.
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