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 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 83.0 | 69 | 17 | 63 | 30 | 3.25 | 1.036 | 55.5 |
| 2024 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 173.3 | 149 | 28 | 174 | 56 | 2.91 | 1.021 | 92.3 |
| Date | News |
| 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... |
| 7/25/25 | Cubs’ Craig Counsell says Shota Imanaga ‘didn’t have anything’ vs. White Sox. Cubs starter Shota Imanaga had one of the worst starts of his career on Friday night against the White Sox. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/cubs-craig-counse... |
| 7/25/25 | Cubs trade proposal sends No. 1 prospect to to division rival for $77M pitcher. The Chicago Cubs need help in the starting rotation and have until Thursday to make a move. Shota Imanaga and Matthew Boyd have been great, but the Cubs need more. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/cubs-trade-propos... |
| 7/24/25 | Charlie Morton Emerges as Trade Candidate for Cubs. The Chicago Cubs have seen stiff competition emerge not only across the National League but also within their division as the trade deadline draws closer. The Cubs, once the holders of the best record in baseball, are now second in the NL Central and sit one game behind a resurgent Milwaukee Brewers squad that has won its last 11 games. Starting pitching, specifically, is one area where the club needs to see the most improvement, even with Shota Imanaga's return from injury and Matthew Boyd's breakout All-Star campaign. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/charlie-morton-em... |
| 7/20/25 | Cubs Potential Pitching Trade Target Unlikely to be Moved, Per MLB Insider. It's no secret that the Chicago Cubs need at least one starting pitcher to bolster their rotation for a stretch run to win the National League Central. Right now, the rotation is made up of Shota Imanaga, Matthew Boyd, Colin Rea and Cade Horton. Jameson Taillon is on the 10-day injured list after he suffered a right calf strain before the All-Star break. Left-hander Justin Steele has been out most of the season due to Tommy John surgery. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/cubs-potential-pi... |
| 7/19/25 | Shota Imanaga and slugging Cubs overpower Red Sox. Shota Imanaga threw seven scoreless innings, Michael Busch and Kyle Tucker slugged back-to-back home runs in the first, and the Chicago Cubs blanked the visiting Boston Red Sox 6-0 on Saturday. Imanaga (7-3) allowed just five hits, while striking out five and walking one, helping the Cubs take the weekend series and win their fourth straight game. Matt Shaw, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ each added solo homers for Chicago, which now holds MLB's best record (59-39). Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/20/bas... |
| 7/19/25 | Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox play in game 2 of series. Boston Red Sox (53-46, third in the AL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (58-39, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Saturday, 6:15 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Jose Bello (0-0); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (6-3, 2.65 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 48 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -149, Red Sox +125; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago […] Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/chicago-cubs-bost... |
| 7/19/25 | Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox play in game 2 of series. Boston Red Sox (53-46, third in the AL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (58-39, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Jose Bello (0-0); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (6-3, 2.65 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 48 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -149, Red Sox +125; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Boston Red Sox. Chicago is 31-16 at home and 58-39 overall. The Cubs have a 44-7 record in games when they out-hit their opponents. Boston is 53-46 overall and 21-26 on the road. The Red Sox have the fifth-best team slugging percentage in the majors at .431. Saturday's game is the second time these teams match up this season. Source: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/... |
| 7/16/25 | Cubs Should Make Blockbuster Play for Ace Being Shopped by Rays. With the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Jed Hoyer and his front office will be busy searching for ways to get this Chicago Cubs roster to a place where they can win a World Series championship. The Cubs are reportedly interested in making long-term trade additions while searching for the traditional rental deals that contenders routinely seek out for the second half of the year. It makes sense for Chicago to go after a starting pitcher with club control, giving them another high-end ace to pair with Shota Imanaga this season while also protecting themselves with Justin Steele potentially missing the entire 2026 campaign. With that in mind, the Cubs should go after Taj Bradley of the Tampa Bay Rays. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/cubs-should-make-... |
| 7/15/25 | Cubs win series against the Yankees to head into All-Star break with the NL's 2nd-best record. MEGHAN MONTEMURRO Chicago Tribune (TNS)NEW YORK — Shota Imanaga never seems fazed by road environments.Yankee Stadium became the latest site of the Chicago Cubs lefty's dominance.On the heels of Matthew Boyd's eight shutout innings in Saturday's win, Imanaga delivered another stellar performance from a Cubs starter by holding the New York Yankees to one run and two hits over seven innings in a 4… 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/sports/cubs-win-seri... |
| 7/13/25 | Imanaga strikes out Aaron Judge twice, pitches 7 innings as Cubs beat Yankees 4-1. Shota Imanaga struck out Aaron Judge twice while pitching seven sparkling innings, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday. In his fourth start since returning from a strained left hamstring, Imanaga (6-3) allowed a homer to Giancarlo Stanton in the second and a single to Austin Wells in the seventh. Michael Busch and Dansby Swanson homered for the Cubs, who headed into the All-Star break with 57 wins, their most since 2008. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/imanaga-strikes-a... |
| 7/13/25 | Yankees and Cubs meet, winner takes 3-game series. Chicago Cubs (56-39, first in the NL Central) vs. New York Yankees (53-42, second in the AL East) New York; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Shota Imanaga (5-3, 2.80 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 42 strikeouts); Yankees: Will Warren (6-4, 4.70 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 111 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -127, Cubs +107; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series. New York is 53-42 overall and 30-18 in home games. Yankees pitchers have a collective 3.83 ERA, which ranks sixth in the AL. Chicago has gone 26-23 in road games and 56-39 overall. The Cubs have a 41-8 record in games when they scored five Source: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/... |
| 7/08/25 | Twins top Cubs 8-1 behind strong start from Simeon Woods Richardson and late power surge. MINNEAPOLIS -- - Simeon Woods Richardson outpitched Shota Imanaga with five scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 8-1 on Tuesday night. Ryan Jeffers had three RBI and the first of three homers for the Twins in a six-run eighth off Porter Hodge , who was also taken deep by Willi Castro and Harrison Bader and got just one out. Royce Lewis drove in two runs, and All-Star Byron Buxton and Jeffers greeted Imanaga (5-3) with back-to-back doubles to start a two-run first inning. The left-hander, who was an All-Star as an MLB rookie last year, finished six innings for the first time since April 4 after missing nearly two months with a strained hamstring. The Twins again shielded Source: https://abc7chicago.com/post/twins-top-cubs-8-1-be... |
| 7/08/25 | Twins begin 3-game series against the Cubs. Chicago Cubs (54-36, first in the NL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (43-47, third in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Shota Imanaga (5-2, 2.78 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 41 strikeouts); Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (4-4, 4.41 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 55 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -143, Twins +119; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Minnesota has a 43-47 record overall and a 24-18 record in home games. The Twins have a 20-36 record in games when they have given up a home run. Chicago is 54-36 overall and 24-20 in road games. The Cubs have the seventh-ranked team ERA Source: https://www.wjfw.com/sports/regional/twins-begin-3... |
| 7/03/25 | Chicago Cubs Logical Fit for Red Sox Star Possibly Available at Trade Deadline. There is a lot to like about the Chicago Cubs and how they are playing just beyond the midway point of the season. If the Cubs want to truly make some noise this year in the playoffs, they need to be on the lookout for some pitching help. Shota Imanaga has been great atop the rotation again, but adding another front-line starter to the mix would make sense. Star prospect Matt Shaw got the nod for Opening Day but was demoted after a few weeks to figure things out in Triple-A. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/chicago-cubs-logi... |
| 7/02/25 | Cubs' Shota Imanaga aims to shut down struggling Guardians. Shota Imanaga returned from injury last week and immediately regained his star form on the mound for the Chicago Cubs. Imanaga, however, hopes to be better than his only other career appearance against Cleveland when the host Cubs try to hand the Guardians a sixth consecutive loss on Wednesday night. After missing seven weeks with a strained left hamstring, Imanaga (4-2, 2.54 ERA) allowed one hit, a walk and struck out three over five innings during Chicago's 3-0 victory at St. Louis on Thursday. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/cubs-shota... |
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