Imanaga came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Padres, giving up one unearned run on four hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out seven. After escaping ...

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 15: Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs players is seen on field during the ... More national anthem before the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo ...

Imanaga's stellar outing coupled with heads-up plays by Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki handed the Padres their first ...

Imanaga got some help when Crow-Armstrong robbed Xander Bogaerts of extra bases with an impressive catch for the first out of ...

The Chicago Cubs are off to a good start in 2025, standing at the top of the National League Central with a 9-6 record.

Shota Imanaga has allowed just two earned runs across 18.1 innings during the 2025 season. On Wednesday, he faces the Texas Rangers.

CHICAGO (AP) — For the second straight year, Shota Imanaga got the ball for the home opener at Wrigley Field. And the sequel was even better than the original. Picking up where he left off a ...

Before coming to the U.S. and playing in MLB, Chicago Cubs ace Shota Imanaga represented Yokohama DeNA BayStars from 2016 to 2023 in the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Imanaga signed a four ...

Chicago left-hander Shota Imanaga (2-0, 0.98 ERA) will face off against Texas right-hander Tyler Mahle (1-0, 1.35). The Cubs have made all the right plays and had hits at all the right times in ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Cubs starter Shota Imanaga throws a pitch during the third inning against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 9, 2025. Justin Casterline/Getty Images ...