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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / October 12
Chicago Cubs Southpaw Rookie Had Dazzling 2024 Season
Shota Imanaga wrapped up his first season in MLB with the Chicago Cubs. After going under the radar in the offseason, Imanaga was one of the biggest shocks of the 2024 season and a pleasant surprise for a Cubs team that needed to rely heavily on their starting rotation.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 6
Cubs southpaw the surprise ace of last year's free-agent class
Fortunately for both the left-hander and the Cubs, he answered the questions surrounding him in resounding fashion with an excellent rookie campaign.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 6
Chicago Cubs Manager Says ‘Simplicity’ Is Best Aspect of Ace’s Game
The Chicago Cubs had a whirlwind of an offseason, bringing Cody Bellinger back, making Craig Counsell their manager and winning the services of an ace pitcher from Japan in Shota Imanaga.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 5
Chicago Cubs Should Look To Land Another International Star This Winter
The Chicago Cubs have succeeded in the international ranks over much of the past decade, most recently landing Shota Imanaga. Imanaga had an incredible first season for the Cubs, which was a very promising sign after some questions about how he'd pitch at the Big League level.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 1
Chicago Cubs Players Get Big News About Their Future All-Star Game Uniforms
This year’s Chicago Cubs All-Stars wore a unique jersey for the All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas. The black jerseys with teal sleeves were worn by all players in the game, including pitcher Shota Imanaga.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / September 22
Shota Imanaga stymies Nationals in Cubs' win
Shota Imanaga pitched seven scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs hit three home runs in a 5-0 win over the visiting Washington Nationals on Sunday. Mike Tauchman, Michael Busch and Miguel Amaya went deep for Chicago (80-76), which took three of four from Washington (69-87).
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 21
Chicago Cubs Rookie Has Been Bright Spot in Underwhelming 2024 Season
The Chicago Cubs are going to rank among the most disappointing teams in the MLB for the 2024 season. They are missing the postseason for the fourth consecutive year, unable to build off of the 83 wins recorded last season.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 19
Your weekly moment of baseball Zen: Hispanic Heritage Edition 
A few notes about Monday’s game at Wrigley Field. The Cubs opened their penultimate homestand on Monday night against the Athletics with a bang. They won nine to two, with 18 hits and staff ace Shota Imanaga struck out a career high 11 batters en route to his 14th win of a stellar rookie campaign.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 18
Chicago Cubs Rookie Pitcher Receives Exceptional Grade for 2024
While the Chicago Cubs have had a disappointing 2024 overall, there have been some bright spots for the team. In the extremely competitive National League this season, the Cubs are almost certainly going to be missing the playoffs once again this season, after just narrowly missing in 2023.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 18
Chicago Cubs Skipper Says Star Pitcher Has 'Passed Every Test'
Coming into the year, the Chicago Cubs were extremely happy when they landed Japanese international free agent Shota Imanaga after missing out on phenom Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 17
Chicago Cubs Star Rookie Continues Climbing Up Team Record Book
When the Chicago Cubs signed starting pitcher Shota Imanaga in free agency last offseason, no one knew how big of an impact he would have in his first MLB season.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17
Shota Imanaga’s ‘thankful’ message to Craig Counsell after achieving rookie season goal
Shota Imanaga’s rookie MLB season with the Chicago Cubs has been a success. The 31-year-old Imanaga made the All-Star team and has a 3.03 ERA across 166.1 innings.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 17
Cubs 9, Athletics 2: The bats come alive...
... and Shōta Imanaga strikes out a whole bunch of A’s. In the end, the final 13 games of the Cubs’ 2024 season might not mean much. Any postseason hopes hang by a very thin thread.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / September 4
Cubs controversially pull pitcher in middle of no-hit bid
Shota Imanaga was a victim of circumstance in his bid for a no-hitter on Wednesday.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / September 4
Shota Imanaga, Cubs combine to no-hit Pirates
Shota Imanaga threw the first seven innings of a combined no-hitter as the host Chicago Cubs recorded a 12-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 4
New Low: Shota Imanaga, Two Cubs Relievers Combine to No-Hit Pirates
A scoring change in the top of the first inning paved the way to Shota Imanaga and the Chicago Cubs making history in a resounding 12-0 win at Wrigley
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 6
Shota Imanaga, Cubs out to slow surging Twins
As Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga walked into Wrigley Field on Friday, he bought an extra cup of coffee that he eventually gave to a fan. Imanaga hopes his teammates will give him some run support in a Tuesday home game against the Minnesota Twins.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 22
Rough outing a potential worrying omen for Cubs star pitcher
After confounding hitters through the first three months of the season, Imanaga has his own riddle to solve.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22
NL Rookie of the Year favorite's 'inflated' ERA shows how good he's been
Shota Imanaga largely avoided a “welcome to MLB” moment this season, but everything changed quickly.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 15
Cubs P 'Mike' Imanaga continues hot start vs. Cardinals
He finished Chicago's 5-1 win with one earned run and five baserunners allowed in seven innings pitched.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / June 14
Shota Imanaga has a new name on his locker in Cubs’ clubhouse
Shota Imanaga has been a star this season for the Chicago Cubs and has made his name known among the fans. He also apparently is developing a second identity.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / May 31
Can Shota Imanaga bounce back after his first tough start?
Was this just an off day, or has the league simply figured out Imanaga?
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25
Cubs manager reveals reason behind historic rookie's extended layoff
His microscopic 0.84 ERA is both the lowest in baseball this year and the lowest of any rookie pitcher’s first nine starts in the modern era.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 23
Comments from breakout Cubs ace should scare opposing hitters
Chicago Cubs rookie starter Shota Imanaga has been crushing it this season and hasn't even shown everything yet.
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