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' season in review: Shota shines, lessons loom
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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 ...
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 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 ...
Paul Sullivan: Shota Imanaga — or is it Mike? — offers food for thought after Cubs’ 5-1 win against Cardinals
The rotation depth the Chicago Cubs pointed to in spring training was put to the test in the first 2 1/2 months of the season ...
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Shota Imanaga strikes out 11 and Swanson homers with 4 RBIs to lead Cubs over A's 9-2
Shota Imanaga struck out a career-high 11 in winning his fifth straight start, Dansby Swanson homered while tying his season ...
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.