Shota Imanaga: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 26

Cubs Face Crucial Decision On Shota Imanaga’s Contract — Breaking Down The Options

When the Chicago Cubs signed Shota Imanaga, the top line of the deal was four years and $53 million. But the deal is about as creative as one could imagine.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 21

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Tucker, Imanaga, Shaw, Hoyer.

We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. Life will be commencing shortly — the World Series will be over, and the Free Agency Freezer will open once again.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 19

Why Cubs' Shota Imanaga Contract Decision Should Be No-Brainer

While the Chicago Cubs' front office has several important decisions they need to make regarding bolstering their pitching staff this offseason, the most complex one by far is what to do with Shota Imanaga.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 18

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Imanaga, Tucker, Alcantara, Thompson

We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. Keegan Thompson won’t be back, several sources say. El Jaguar had sports hernia surgery and is expected to be able to play in the spring..

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 16

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Hoerner, Imanaga, Tucker, Hoyer speaks

We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. As far as I’m concerned, it’s the post-season. Unless the Cubs are in, I only glance at playoff baseball.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 14

Shota Imanaga's Cubs Contract Options Are Complicated — Here’s The Smart Move

The Chicago Cubs are a team that many people will be keeping a close eye on this offseason. Their biggest national storyline is the future of right fielder Kyle Tucker.

Chicago Cubs News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Craig Counsell Blamed For Cubs NLDS Collapse After Risky Shota Imanaga Move Backfires Horribly

From the moment Shota Imanaga recited lines from “Go Cubs Go” in the introductory press conference, the team got a sense of the star’s affability. Imanaga’s playful behavior, mixed with exaggerated facial expressions in the field, made the Japanese a fan favourite.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 7

The Moments That Doomed The Cubs In NLDS Game 2 vs Brewers

Shota Imanaga needed a shutdown inning, and he was one strike away from getting it. The Chicago Cubs had staked the left-hander to a three-run lead on Seiya Suzuki's home run in the top of the first inning.

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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.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 7

History Isn’t On The Cubs’ Side As They Look To Rally Past Brewers In NLDS

The Chicago Cubs fell to the Milwaukee Brewers, 7-3, in Game 2 of their National League Division Series — and that one hurt. Chicago started the game with a bang, scoring three runs in the top of the first.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 7

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Suzuki, Imanaga,Vaughn, Contreras, Chourio

“We just gotta put more pressure on offensively. The home runs are great. We had six or seven base runners (on Saturday). That’s not a lot. But yeah, that’d be great.

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MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 7

Starting Rotation Struggles Continue For Cubs In Game Two Loss vs Brewers

The Chicago Cubs are now looking down the barrel of a gun that the Milwaukee Brewers are holding. The team is headed back to Chicago with hopes of regrouping going into game three of this series after taking a 7-3 loss on Monday.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 6

Chicago Cubs: The sweet and sour of Shota Imanaga starting Game Two of the NLDS

The Chicago Cubs are walking into American Family Field Monday night with their backs against the wall. On Saturday, they were hammered by the Milwaukee Brewers 9-3 in the opening game of the NLDS, deflated and defeated with a 9-1 deficit after the second inning.

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 5

Cubs hope Shota Imanaga can help them avoid 2-0 NLDS hole vs. Brewers

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to left-hander Aaron Ashby for a spot start as they look to move one step closer to their first postseason series win since 2018 when they host the Chicago Cubs on Monday night in the second game of the National League Division Series.

Chicago Cubs News / EssentiallySports / October 1

Dejected Cubs Manager Publicly Gives Up On Shota Imanaga After Padres Spark Wild Card Series Comeback

If you’re a postseason regular, you know how this postseason has started with head-scratching pitching decisions from managers. First, Aaron Boone caught heat for pulling Max Fried too early in Game 1 against the Red Sox, and now it’s Craig Counsell under fire with the Cubs.

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.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 20

Chicago Cubs’ co-ace offers real cause for playoff concern

The Chicago Cubs, even with a tough 7-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, took another step closer to clinching top seed status in the NL Wild Card race, and the opening series home field advantage that goes along with it.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Pair of NPB stars hoping to be posted for MLB teams

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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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 13

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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 / Yardbarker / June 17