The Cubs' Imanaga didn't get nearly as much attention as fellow Japanese free agent and new Dodger Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but he's been the superior performer thus far.
Rookie Shota Imanaga had another strong start and Pete Crow-Armstrong lofted a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the fifth inning Wednesday night as the visiting Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 1-0.
Rookie Shota Imanaga had another strong start and Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the fifth inning Wednesday night as the visiting Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 1-0. Nico Hoerner had two hits and a stolen base for the Cubs, who have won two of the first three games of the four-game series. Jeff McNeil collected a pair of hits for the Mets, who have lost seven of 10. Imanaga (5-0) gave up three hits and one walk while striking out seven over seven scoreless innings....
Despite his unimposing presence on the mound, Imanaga's fastball and
Japanese rookie Shota Imanaga has been everything the Chicago Cubs could have asked for and more through the opening months of the MLB season. He’s 5-0 with a staggering 0.78 ERA and has quickly become a massive fan favorite at Wrigley Field after an otherwise disappointing offseason. On Wednesday, Imanaga made his first start in […]
The Chicago Cubs begin a huge three-game road slate on Friday against their division rival Pittsburgh Pirates. This is an important time for both clubs as they
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BOSTON -- After the baseball caromed off his glove, Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson slumped over in the left-field grass in frustration on Sunday night. The fact that he was even in a position to make a catch was a feat of its own, but the long sprint ended with Fenway
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — When Justin Steele got hurt on opening day, the big question for the Chicago Cubs centered on the state of their rotation without their ace left-hander. That concern faded away over time. Steele returned to one of baseball’s best rotations on Monday night, starting Chicago’s 6-3
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — When Justin Steele got hurt on opening day, the big question for the Chicago Cubs centered on the state of their rotation without their ace left-hander. That concern faded away over time. Steele returned to one of baseball’s best rotations on Monday night, starting the opener
Shota Imanaga continued the historic start to his big league career on Wednesday night, throwing seven innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 win over the New York Mets. Imanaga (5-0), making his sixth start, allowed three hits and walked one with seven strikeouts to lower his ERA