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Shota Imanaga continues impressive MLB start, raising record to 4-0 as Cubs beat Red Sox 7-1
BOSTON (AP) — Shota Imanaga continued an impressive start to his major league career by pitching one-run ball into the seventh inning to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Signed to a $53 million, four-year deal during the offseason after spending his eight-year, professional career in Japan, the 30-year-old Imanaga…
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Shota Imanaga joins Fergie Jenkins, Dennis Eckersley in unique Cubs club
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga may have given up his first earned runs of the season in Saturday’s win over the Miami Marlins, but he was still able to continue his historic start to the 2024 campaign.
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Craig Counsell gives update on Justin Steele
Cubs pitcher Justin Steele threw a simulation game on Sunday afternoon. After the game, Craig Counsell addressed what the next steps will be for the pitcher
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Shota Imanaga achieves feat no Cubs pitcher has recorded in 115 years
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga continued his incredible start to his big league career on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners, and in doing so he reached heights not seen by a Cubs pitcher in 115 years.
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Christopher Morel, Shota Imanaga share hilarious moment in dugout after Morel's 1st grand slam
Christopher Morel’s first career grand slam gave the Cubs a 5-0 lead over the Padres
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Shota Imanaga's second start of season cut short due to rain delay
The Cubs game was forced into a rain delay in the fourth inning, which ended Shota Imanaga’s second start. After the game, Craig Counsell and Imanaga talked about his outing
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Cody Bellinger homers, rain shortens Shota Imanaga start, as Cubs beat Dodgers 8-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Cody Bellinger homered against his former team, Shota Imanaga threw four shutout innings in a rain-shortened start, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-1 on Sunday. Imanaga was lifted after the game resumed following a weather delay of nearly three hours. The left-hander allowed two singles, struck out three and walked none, giving him…
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Shota Imanaga reveals why he chose Chelsea Dagger as his walkout song
On Monday afternoon, Shota Imanaga walked out to the Blackhawks’ goal song, Chelsea Dagger. After the game, Imanaga revealed why he chose the Hawks anthem as his walkout song
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Shota Imanaga stars in major league debut as Cubs beat Rockies 5-0 in Wrigley Field opener
The Cubs have won five of their last six home openers
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Cubs impressed with the way Shota Imanaga handled nerves of home opener
On Monday afternoon, Shota Imanaga went 6.0 innings while striking out 9 and only giving up 2 hits. After the game, Craig Counsell and Ian Happ talked about what it was like watching him in his debut
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Craig Counsell picks up first win as Cubs manager at Wrigley Field
The Cubs beat the Rockies 5-0 on Monday afternoon, giving Craig Counsell his first win at Wrigley Field as the Cubs manager. After the game, Counsell talked about getting their second win of the season
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Shota Imanaga set to make his MLB debut at Wrigley Field
Shota Imanaga is set to make his MLB debut on Monday afternoon at Wrigley Field. Before the game, Dansby Swanson and Craig Counsell talked about what it’s been like watching him during spring training
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Cubs unveil lineup for 2024 home opener at Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs have officially unveiled the lineup for their home opener as the team prepares to take on the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs, Craig Counsell pick up first win of the season
The Cubs beat the Rangers 9-2 on Sunday afternoon to pick up their first win of the season
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Pete Crow-Armstrong receives high praise from Cody Bellinger
With Cody Bellinger re-signing with the Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong might not get as many opportunities to play. Bellinger talked about what his conversations with PCA have been like and what he thinks of the young budding star
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Gomes: Shōta's fastball is ‘as advertised'
Cubs catcher Yan Gomes talks about his first session with Shōta Imanaga
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Imanaga generating buzz with teammates at training camp
Cubs’ Jameson Taillon and Kyle Hendricks share their first impressions of Shōta Imanaga
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Shota Imanaga reveals what he is most nervous about ahead of the season
At Spring Training, Shota Imanaga talked to the media about what he hopes to accomplish during Spring Training and what he is most nervous about
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Shōta Imanaga blows away Justin Steele with ‘filthy' bullpen at Spring Training
Chicago Cubs, meet Shōta Imanaga. Imanaga, the newest addition to the Cubs starting rotation from Japan, made a lasting impression on current staff member Justin Steele at training camp. Steele took to X to excite fans about what he’s seeing at Spring Training. Imanaga, 30, signed a four-year contract with the Cubs worth $53 million. He has options in Years…
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Jed Hoyer: ‘We want to be a destination for Japanese players'
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer says he hopes the organization’s experience with Seiya Suzuki and Shōta Imanaga can make Wrigleyville a desired designation for Japanese players