Shota Imanaga| Year | W | L | Sv | Hold | IP | H | BB | SO | ER | ERA | WHIP | Rate |
| 2025 proj | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 173.0 | 149 | 28 | 174 | 56 | 2.91 | 1.023 | 76.7 |
| 2025 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 144.7 | 117 | 26 | 117 | 60 | 3.73 | 0.988 | 48.1 |
| 2024 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 173.3 | 149 | 28 | 174 | 56 | 2.91 | 1.021 | 92.3 |
| Date | News |
| 11/04/25 | Shota Imanaga free agency: What those surprising contract decisions might tell us about this MLB offseason. The Cubs and Imanaga each declined their options on a complicated contract, sending the pitcher onto the market Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shota-imanaga-f... |
| 11/04/25 | Sources: Cubs lefty Imanaga set to be free agent. The Cubs and Shota Imanaga both rejected their contract options, making the left-hander a free agent. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46846254/sourc... |
| 11/04/25 | MLB Free Agency Buzz: Cubs LHP Shota Imanaga Becomes a Free Agent. Keeping track of players who may be on the move, manager comings and goings, and other buzz from around the majors. Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/mlb-updates-... |
| 9/08/25 | Braves begin 3-game series at home against the Cubs. Chicago Cubs (81-62, second in the NL Central) vs. Atlanta Braves (64-79, fourth in the NL East) Atlanta; Monday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Shota Imanaga (9-6, 3.15 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 97 strikeouts); Braves: Bryce Elder (6-9, 5.54 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 105 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -131, Braves +111; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Atlanta is 34-35 in home games and 64-79 overall. The Braves are 53-31 in games when they record at least eight hits. Chicago is 81-62 overall and 37-34 on the road. Cubs pitchers have a collective 3.89 ERA, which ranks fifth in the NL. The teams match Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2025/09/braves-begin-3-gam... |
| 9/03/25 | Shota Imanaga makes Cubs history not seen since 1906. Shota Imanaga has been incredible on the mound for the Cubs in 2025. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/shota-imanaga-mak... |
| 8/28/25 | Devers leads Giants against the Cubs after 4-hit outing. Chicago Cubs (76-57, second in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (65-68, third in the NL West) San Francisco; Thursday, 2:45 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Shota Imanaga (8-6, 3.03 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 90 strikeouts); Giants: Logan Webb (12-9, 3.13 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 180 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Giants -118, Cubs -102; over/under is 7 […] Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/devers-leads-gian... |
| 8/28/25 | Chicago baseball report: Seiya Suzuki needs to step up, Kyle Teel’s having fun and the 2026 schedules were released. The Cubs will need left-hander Shota Imanaga to step up to salvage their series in San Francisco before continuing on their West Coast trip. The Cubs have still not yet been swept in a three-game series this season and look to avoid that fate after dropping the first two games against the Giants. The stretch of 17 games in 17 days became a little more difficult for the White Sox to navigate ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/chicago-baseball-... |
| 8/28/25 | Devers leads Giants against the Cubs after 4-hit outing. Chicago Cubs (76-57, second in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (65-68, third in the NL West) San Francisco; Thursday, 3:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Shota Imanaga (8-6, 3.03 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 90 strikeouts); Giants: Logan Webb (12-9, 3.13 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 180 strikeouts) Giants -118, Cubs -102; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants play the Chicago Cubs after Rafael Devers had four hits against the Cubs on Wednesday. San Francisco has a 65-68 record overall and a 32-33 record at home. Giants pitchers have a collective 3.72 ERA, which ranks sixth in the majors. Chicago is 35-32 in road games and 76-57 overall. The Cubs are 58-12 in games when they have more Source: https://abc7chicago.com/post/devers-leads-giants-c... |
| 8/27/25 | MLB Stat Reveals Just How Dominant Cubs Pitching Has Been In August. Teams across Major League Baseball try to play their best during the stretch run of the season, and it seems like that's what is happening for the Chicago Cubs. Pitching is particularly where the Cubs have started to heat up, with Shota Imanaga continuing to be one of the best pitchers in baseball since coming over from Japan ahead of the 2023 season and Cade Horton putting together one of the best second halves that's been seen in a long time. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/mlb-stat-reveals-... |
| 8/26/25 | 5 Biggest Takeaways From The Cubs 2026 Schedule Release. Now trailing the first-place Milwaukee Brewers by just 5.5 games with just over a month left in the regular season entering play on Aug. 26, nobody is thinking about anything other than how the Cubs can potentially overtake their archrivals and make a deep run in October. The Cubs began the 2025 campaign facing the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tokyo for the MLB's "Tokyo Series" on March 18 and 19. While it was a cool experience for everyone -- especially Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki who got to return and play their home country -- it also threw a wrench in the team's preparation. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/5-biggest-takeawa... |
| 8/16/25 | Shota Imanaga continues dominant August with strong start at home on Saturday. Shota Imanaga was strong on Saturday when the Chicago Cubs needed it most. Chicago came into the game on Saturday with back-to-back losses and seven out of their last ten. The Cubs are still leading for the National League Wildcard, but things have gotten interesting. Saturday's game was a big lift for Chicago, which moved to 69-53 with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/chicago-cubs/n... |
| 8/16/25 | Pirates Unveil New Leadoff Hitter vs. Cubs. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a new leadoff hitter as they face the Chicago Cubs for the second time this weekend at Wrigley Field. Triolo is the 13th different leadoff hitter for the Pirates this season, which marks the most for any MLB team in 2025. The Cubs will have left-handed pitcher Shota Imanaga, who has excelled against the Pirates, with a 2-0 record in three starts and no runs allowed over 19 innings pitched. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/pittsburgh-pir... |
| 8/16/25 | Pirates bring 1-0 series lead over Cubs into game 2. Pittsburgh Pirates (52-71, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (68-53, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Saturday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Mike Burrows (1-4, 4.66 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 69 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (8-5, 3.19 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 79 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -230, Pirates +188; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Chicago Cubs. Chicago is 68-53 overall and 36-23 at home. The Cubs have a 30-10 record in games when they did not allow a home run. Pittsburgh is 18-42 in road games and 52-71 overall. The Pirates are 36-21 in games when they did not give up a home Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2025/08/pirates-bring-1-0-... |
| 8/12/25 | Offense delivers, bullpen holds and Cardinals reward Sonny Gray's gem, take series vs. Cubs. ST. LOUIS — The fourth Cardinal to find a way to reach base against Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga was what it took to edge the archrivals in a pitching duel that followed a delay.Nolan Gorman rewarded starter Sonny Gray's seven- inning gem with a twoout, RBI single in the seventh inning to nudge the Cardinals toward a 3-2 victory Sunday night at Busch Stadium to win the series.And there's… Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription. Source: https://www.poncacitynews.com/node/45638... |
| 8/10/25 | Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals preview, Sunday 8/10, 6:10 CT. Sunday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Cardinals lineup: Shota Imanaga, LHP vs. Sonny Gray, RHP Shota Imanaga came back from his hamstring injury June 26 in St. Louis and threw five one-hit innings. Apart from one anomalous bad start vs. the White Sox, Shota has been very good since his return. Overall in […] Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/chicago-cubs-vs-s... |
| 7/30/25 | Cubs Expressing Interest in Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen in Risky Deadline Move. The Chicago Cubs’ starting rotation is top-heavy. Outside of his last start, Shota Imanaga has been stellar this season, and veteran left-hander Matthew Boyd continues to be the epitome of consistency. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the rest of Chicago’s starting five. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/cubs-expressing-i... |
| 7/30/25 | Cubs turn to Shota Imanaga in finale vs. Brewers. Left-hander Shota Imanaga will try to help the visiting Chicago Cubs avoid a sweep of their three-game series against division rival Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon. Imanaga (7-4, 3.12 ERA) will start the contest opposite Milwaukee right-hander Freddy Peralta (12-4, 2.81). The Brewers followed an 8-4 victory over the Cubs in the series opener on Monday with a 9-3 win Tuesday. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/cubs-turn-... |
| 7/30/25 | Brewers take on the Cubs on home winning streak. Chicago Cubs (62-45, second in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (64-43, first in the NL Central) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Shota Imanaga (7-4, 3.12 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Brewers: Freddy Peralta (12-4, 2.81 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 131 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Brewers -123, Cubs +103; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers host the Chicago Cubs trying to continue a three-game home winning streak. Milwaukee has a 64-43 record overall and a 36-19 record in home games. The Brewers have a 20-13 record in games decided by one run. Chicago has a 29-26 record on the road and a 62-45 record overall. The Cubs have a 45-9 record in Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2025/07/brewers-take-on-th... |
| 7/28/25 | Cubs Trade Proposal Lands Pirates' Mitch Keller in Exchange for Top Prospect. With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the clock is ticking for the Chicago Cubs to improve their starting rotation. While Shota Imanaga and veteran Matthew Boyd deserve praise for their excellent seasons, Chicago cannot expect to contend for a playoff spot, let alone a World Series, with the inconsistencies plaguing their pitching staff. The Cubs have watched their lead in the NL Central vanish, overtaken by the Milwaukee Brewers, and now find themselves playing catch-up. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/cubs-trade-propos... |
| 7/26/25 | Chase Meidroth Joins Alfonso Soriano In Rare Crosstown Series History. The White Sox wasted no time attacking Cubs starter Shota Imanaga on Friday at Rate Field. Imanaga laid an 89.3 mph fastball over the heart of the plate for his second pitch of the night, and White Sox shortstop Chase Meidroth drove it 370 feet over the left field fence for a solo home run. "Whenever Chase goes deep, I think everyone gets really excited," Austin Slater, who went 2-for-5 with three runs and an RBI said. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/whitesox/history/chase-meid... |
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