Imanaga allowed three runs on three hits and a walk across 2.2 innings of work in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Giants.

National League first-year class was so strong that Imanaga was more of a factor in the Cy Young vote, finishing fifth, than in the Rookie of the Year race, where he was named on only four of 30 ...

Having arrived in the major leagues after eight seasons playing for the Yokohama DeNA Baystars of the NPB, Shota Imanaga had an excellent first year with the Chicago Cubs. The 31-year-old finished ...

Shota Imanaga makes a spring training start versus the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Sstadium in Scottsdale, AZ. 02-26-2025. John Antonoff / For the Sun-Times Share SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.

Since his opening press conference after signing with the team last January, Imanaga has routinely offered Cubs fans a glimpse at his comedic personality. During that press conference, Imanaga ...

Amid Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga's Cactus League debut on Wednesday, his off-field skills drew some attention as well. Imanaga played "Go Cubs Go" on guitar, which MLB's social media posted ...

The Chicago Cubs brought lefty Japanese pitching ace Shota Imanaga to the team last season, making the calculated gamble that ...

Takashi Murakami’s artwork has graced luxury goods from top fashion houses and album covers of superstar musicians.

But Matthew Boyd hasn’t come to Chicago to try and reinvent himself. The 34-year-old veteran believes he finally understands ...