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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 10
Chicago Cubs Pitcher Shota Imanaga Does Something Not Done Since 1912
Shota Imanaga has taken the Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball by storm this season. After being a relatively under-the-radar free agency signing, he has immediately come onto the scene as a star.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 9
Ian Happ, Shota Imanaga help Cubs snap Reds' 7-game winning streak
Ian Happ continued to torment the Cincinnati Reds with a three-run double and a clutch defensive play late in the game to help the visiting Chicago Cubs salvage the finale of a four-game series with a 4-2 win on Sunday.
MLB News / Bleacher Nation / June 9
Cubs vs. Reds Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Sunday, June 9, 2024 
The Cincinnati Reds (32-33) roll into Sunday’s matchup with the Chicago Cubs (31-34) looking to extend a seven-game winning streak. The contest starts at 1:40 PM ET on MARQ with the Cubs listed as -126 favorites on the moneyline to stop the Reds’ streak.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 7
Chicago Cubs Emerging As Favorite To Land International Infielder
While most of the hype right now surrounding the Chicago Cubs has to do with potential moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline, there is another storyline to keep an eye on.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 6
Chicago Cubs Reliever Becomes Unlikely Team Leader In Stat
By almost any measure, Shota Imanaga has been the Chicago Cubs' best pitcher this year. While his last two starts have been rough, he still ranks second in the National League in ERA (1.88) behind only the Philadelphia Phillies' Ranger Suarez.
MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / June 5
Cubs Outlast White Sox, Win 7-6 in Crosstown Showdown
After a disappointing stretch of games, the Chicago Cubs came away with a much-needed win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. It wasn't pretty, but the important thing is that the Cubs got back in the left-hand column.
Chicago Cubs News / SI.com / June 4
How a Grocery Store Near O'Hare Airport Helped Sway Shota Imanaga Toward Cubs
Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga may not have been as widely pursued as the other pitcher coming out of Japan this winter, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but he still had options.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 3
MLB awards check-in: Three leading Cy Young candidates in each league
We're just over two months into the 2024 MLB season, and while it's still early, there's more than enough information to rank our three leading candidates for each Cy Young Award.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 3
MLB awards check-in: Three leading Rookie of the Year candidates in each league
We're just over two months into the 2024 MLB season and while it's still early, there's more than enough information to rank our three leading candidates for each Rookie of the Year Award.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 31
Can Shota Imanaga bounce back after his first tough start?
Was this just an off day, or has the league simply figured out Imanaga?
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 30
Chicago Cubs Ace 'Hard for Me to Say I’ve Proven Something' After Disaster Start
The Chicago Cubs have been going down the wrong path over the past few weeks, a disappointing sign. While this gives the front office a clear view of how they can upgrade before the July MLB trade deadline, sitting in third place in the National League Central is far from ideal.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 30
Chicago Cubs Rookie Sensation Gets First Taste of Adversity in MLB
The Chicago Cubs were a bit of a surprise destination for Japanese ace Shota Imanaga in the offseason. All of the attention was going to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but plenty of scouts liked the two time NPB All-Star as well.
Chicago Cubs News / ClutchPoints / May 29
Cubs’ Shota Imanaga goes viral for the wrong reason during brutal start vs. Brewers
The Chicago Cubs, entering their Wednesday night contest against division rival Milwaukee Brewers haven’t been playing their best ball as of late. They have lost seven out of their past 10 games, and it’s not like their slate is getting any easier, as they would be up against the current leader of the NL Central.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 29
Brewers pin Shota Imanaga, Cubs with loss
Christian Yelich, Blake Perkins and Willy Adames each had a two-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers roughed up previously undefeated Shota Imanaga en route to a 10-6 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 29
Brewers get first look at Cubs sensation Shota Imanaga
The Brewers' struggles against the Chicago Cubs starting pitching won't get any easier when they face Shota Imanaga on Wednesday in Milwaukee. Imanaga (5-0, 0.84 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Bryse Wilson (3-1, 2.86 ERA).
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25
Cubs manager reveals reason behind historic rookie's extended layoff
His microscopic 0.84 ERA is both the lowest in baseball this year and the lowest of any rookie pitcher’s first nine starts in the modern era.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 24
Look of the Day for 5/24: Starters give F5 bet its value
Jrue Holiday flew over his assist prop on Thursday night to cash our Look of the Day in no-sweat fashion. Let's switch over to the diamond on Friday and go for back-to-back winners to close out the week.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 24
Ascending Cardinals take aim at Shota Imanaga, Cubs
The resurgent St. Louis Cardinals have climbed out of the National League Central cellar by winning eight of their last 10 games. But they face a daunting challenge Friday night in the opener of their three-game series against the visiting Chicago Cubs in the form of rookie sensation Shota Imanaga (5-0, 0.84 ERA).
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 23
Comments from breakout Cubs ace should scare opposing hitters
Chicago Cubs rookie starter Shota Imanaga has been crushing it this season and hasn't even shown everything yet.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / May 19
Cubs Rookie Makes MLB History
Imanaga lowered his ERA on the season to 0.84. That is the lowest ERA by any starting pitcher through their first nine career starts since earned runs became an official stat in 1913.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / May 14
Some Surprises of the MLB Season from the Padres to Shota Imanaga
MLB seasons always have some surprises. For instance, many people had the Houston Astros making the postseason as a division winner or a wild card berth.
Chicago Cubs News / ClutchPoints / May 13
Shota Imanaga’s fastball and the 5 most unhittable 2024 pitches
We talk a lot as baseball fans about the best pitchers in the game. The MLB is full of aces in 2024 and debates surrounding the Cy Young and Reliever of the Year awards are always prominent.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3
Shota Imanaga shares his biggest surprise of life in America
Here's what has surprised the Chicago Cubs star the most about his new home.
The 'MLB Rookies of the Year' quiz
How many of the last players from every MLB franchise to win Rookie of the Year can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2
Shota Imanaga had hilarious quote about playing in New York
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga played his first MLB game in New York on Wednesday, but the Japanese star said his surroundings looked quite familiar.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21
Cubs pitcher had great reaction after dodging a bullet
Just about everything has gone right for Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga in his first MLB season, and even he knew he got away with one big mistake during Saturday’s game against the Miami Marlins.
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