Cubs spring training: Shota Imanaga looks to follow up spectacular rookie season in 2025
Josh Frydman of GN Sports is in Arizona for Cubs spring training. Pitchers and catchers reported to camp on Monday, and Frydman is breaking down the Cubs pitching staff. He says the key to the team's postseason hopes in 2025 might be how left-hander Shota Imanaga follows up his spectacular rookie campaign from last season.
Cubs spring training: Shota Imanaga ready to help anchor starting rotation after spectacular rookie season
Old Man Winter has its icy grip on Chicagoland this week, but here’s a warm reminder that summer is inching closer: Cubs pitchers and catchers reported to camp Monday. As
Dodgers Facing Shota Imanaga In Tokyo Series Vs. Cubs
The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers got off to early starts with Spring Training this year due to beginning the regular season with the Tokyo Series.
Cubs spring training: Imanaga ready for 2025, newcomer Boyd wants to get back to the postseason
Josh Frydman of GN Sports is in Arizona for Cubs spring training. Pitchers and catchers reported to camp on Monday, and Frydman is breaking down the Cubs pitching staff. Shota Imanaga is ready for his second season in 2025,
Imanaga (who else?) will start for Cubs during Tokyo Series
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Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga to set tone for sophomore season in Tokyo Series
Imanaga finished fifth in National League Cy Young voting and fourth in NL Rookie of the Year balloting last season.
Imanaga staying grounded as Cubs begin spring training
Shota Imanaga is keeping his feet on the ground despite a strong rookie season as the lefty began his second spring training
Cubs' Shota Imanaga: To pitch in Tokyo
Imanaga will start one of the first two games of the season when the Cubs face the Dodgers in Tokyo on March 18 and 19, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. This was hardly a surprise, but manager Craig Counsell provided confirmation Sunday. Imanaga, 31, logged a 2.91 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 174 strikeouts in 173.1 innings last regular season.
Cubs spring guide: 34 thoughts for 34 pitchers, from Assad to Imanaga to Wicks
Cubs pitchers and catchers officially report to spring training on Super Bowl Sunday ahead of their Opening Day in Japan.
Shota Imanaga will get a Tokyo Series start for the Chicago Cubs as he builds upon his stellar rookie year
Shota Imanaga‘s rookie season could not have played out much better than how he pitched for the Chicago Cubs. The left-hander, in his age 30 season, was named to the National League All-Star team en route to finishing fourth for NL Rookie of the Year and fifth in NL Cy Young Award voting.
Shota Imanaga describes starting in the Tokyo Series
Shota Imanaga discusses starting in the Tokyo Series, what it means to play in his home country, entering his second year and more
Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga Set to Make History Pitching in Upcoming Tokyo Series
Shota Imanaga will take the mound for the Chicago Cubs in his return to Japan next month, joining Daisuke Matsuzaka and Yusei ...
Cubs' front office evaluates offseason as spring training begins
Notes: Shota Imanaga is lined up to pitch in the Tokyo Series, and Nico Hoerner has begun throwing and hitting.