Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga, of Japan, tosses a baseball into a bucket during fielding drills at the ...

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MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs confirmed the obvious with Tuesday’s announcement that Shota Imanaga will be their Opening Day starter in Japan, setting up a marquee matchup against Yoshinobu ...

After an impressive first season in Chicago that earned him a spot on the 2024 MLB All-Star team, Shota Imanaga will enter the 2025 season as the Chicago Cubs' undisputed ace. The Cubs tabbed ...

“I’m not sure on the numbers,” Imanaga said Wednesday through an interpreter. “But I have given up pretty big home runs there.” The Chicago Cubs hope history doesn’t repeat itself when ...

19, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki, left, and pitcher Shota Imanaga talk with the media during spring training at Sloan Park on Feb.

Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga throws live batting practice at Cubs Spring Training in Mesa, AZ. 02-16-2025. John Antonoff / For the Sun-Times Share MESA, Ariz. – Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga ...

MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga said Wednesday he was “very honored” to receive the opening day start against the Los Angeles Dodgers when the teams meet March 18 in Tokyo.

As they prepare to face the defending World Series champions, Chicago has named their Opening Day starter. Shota Imanaga has earned the call, the Cubs announced. Playing in Nippon Professional ...