Shota signed a four-year Major League contract with the Cubs Jan. 10, 2024...Pitched eight seasons for the Yokohama DeNa Baystars in the Japan Central League (2016-23), going 64-50 with a 3.18 ERA (354 ER/1,002.2 IP) in 165 games...Participated in the 2023 World Baseball Classic for Team Japan, going 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA (2 ER/6.0 IP) with seven ...

Jan 11, 2024 · On Thursday, the Cubs officially announced the signing of Imanaga to a multi-year contract agreement. The sides were able to finalize the deal with the left-hander before his 45-day posting window to make the jump to the Majors from the Yokohama DeNA BayStars closed.

Feb 15, 2024 · Imanaga came to the Cubs last month via a four-year, $53 million contract to help shore up a rotation that will be critical in Chicago’s chances of pushing for the playoffs. “Just seeing his stuff, I think it's come as advertised,” Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy said.

Oct 7, 2024 · On Sept. 4, Shota Imanaga, Nate Pearson and Porter Hodge combined for the first no-hitter thrown by the Cubs at Wrigley Field in 52 years. Here is the story from that day.

Jan 10, 2024 · Shota Imanaga signs with the Cubs after pitching to a 2.66 ERA with 188 strikeouts across 159 innings in Japan in 2023

Mar 24, 2024 · Imanaga is currently lined up to start for the Cubs next on Tuesday, when the Cardinals arrive from Florida for a rare Spring Training clash at Sloan Park. It will be the pitcher’s first taste of one of the longest-running rivalries in sports.

Jan 11, 2024 · He could become one of the top arms in the Cubs' rotation alongside Justin Steele, Kyle Hendricks and Jameson Taillon, and help replace free agent Marcus Stroman. Here's a guide to Imanaga, with five key things to know about the lefty.

Jul 7, 2024 · CHICAGO -- Shota Imanaga won Cubs fans over from the jump. During his introductory press conference at Cubs Convention in January, the pitcher leaned into the microphone in front of him and recited the opening lines of, “Go Cubs, Go.”

Mar 2, 2024 · The Cubs left-hander sparkled at times -- striking out Freddie Freeman in a perfect first inning -- but also allowed a three-run homer by Andy Pages in an 8-5 Cactus League loss to the Dodgers at Camelback Ranch.

May 6, 2024 · Imanaga's "rising fastball" profile is why the Cubs have been encouraging him to throw his four-seamer at the top of the zone since he arrived from Nippon Professional Baseball -- that's where a rising fastball will often work the best against Major League hitters. And Imanaga has elevated his four-seamer almost 60% of the time, which is ...