Chicago Cubs, Imanaga
Cubs didn't need Shota Imanaga to start Sunday — he'd already proven his ability in standout rookie season
As left-hander Shota Imanaga crossed Waveland Avenue, from the Cubs players’ parking lot to the team offices, the dozen or so fans gathered in the Sunday morning drizzle cheered and called his name. It was a departure from last offseason, when Imanaga wandered Chicago anonymously as he pondered his free-agency decision.
Cubs’ Shoto Imanaga goes 15-3 with a 2.91 ERA in 29 starts as rookie
Shota Imanaga won’t start for the Chicago Cubs against Cincinnati on Sunday and finished his rookie season 15-3 with a 2.91 ERA in 29 starts.
Shota Imanaga can star in the next hype videos the Cubs make for free agents
Videos sharing perspectives from players and staffers are part of the organization’s established recruiting philosophy.
Shota Imanaga stars as Cubs beat Nationals
Shota Imanaga pitched seven crisp innings in his sixth consecutive win, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Sunday. Imanaga (15-3) was backed by home runs from Mike Tauchman, Michael Busch and Miguel Amaya.
Cubs LHP Shota Imanaga working on a strong finish to his impressive rookie season
The very end of Shota Imanaga’s first year in the major leagues looks a lot like the beginning of the season for the Japanese left-hander.
Baseball: Cubs' Imanaga remains grounded after stellar rookie year
Chicago Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga was keeping his feet on the ground after ending his rookie Major League Baseball season with a 15-3 record, confirmed after skipper Craig Counsell ruled him out of Sunday's last game.
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Cubs’ Shota Imanaga didn’t know he had a no-hitter until being pulled
Shota Imanaga didn’t know why Craig Counsell looked ... and two relievers finished the job to record the Cubs’ 18th no-hitter and the first since 2021 in the 12-0 win. Some fans booed when ...
Shota Imanaga and His Translator Arrived to Cubs Game in Hilarious 'Toy Story' Costume
In his first MLB season with the Chicago Cubs, All-Star pitcher Shota Imanaga has showed off his quirky and fun personality ...
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Cubs takeaways: Shota Imanaga continues to impress, Michael Busch keeps bouncing back and more
But I think at the base of it, what Shota’s good at works. It works.” Imanaga has excelled in the areas that the Cubs ...
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No-hitter! Cubs make history behind starter Shota Imanaga vs. Pirates
Led by starter Shota Imanaga, three Chicago Cubs pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the 18th in franchise history. Imanaga kept the Pirates hitless for the ...
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Shota Imanaga stymies Nationals in Cubs' win
September 22 - Shota Imanaga pitched seven scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs hit three home runs in a 5-0 win over ...
Shota Imanaga dazzles with seven scoreless innings in Cubs' win over Nationals
He’s been our best pitcher,” manager Craig Counsell said. “He’s been our best player, there’s no question about it. He’s just ...
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Shota Imanaga, Cubs bullpen combine on no-hitter in blowout win
CHICAGO — Shota Imanaga wasn’t disappointed when he was removed after seven hitless innings and 95 pitches. “He actually didn’t know he had a no-hitter going at all, which is funny ...
Cubs believe Darvish, Suzuki, Imanaga signings helped open pipeline of Asian talent
The Cubs believe they’ve made significant inroads and have established themselves as a real player in the Asian market.