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MLB qualifying offer price rises to $23.15 million, up 5.1%

The price of a qualifying offer for this year’s major league free agents rose 5.1% to $23.15 million from $22,025,000

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Alex Bregman's huge day at the plate in relocated season finale powers Cubs to 6-2 win over Red Sox

Alex Bregman went 4 for 4 with two home runs and four RBIs in his second game back from a frightening injury, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 in a regular-season f...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Cubs vs. Red Sox Lineup: Game 162, Shota Imanaga's Farewell? Just Stay Healthy, More Due to another San Diego Padres win on Saturday night, the Chicago Cubs will head into this afternoon with essentially nothing to play for....

SEPTEMBER 27 • SI.COM

Pitches well in no-decision Imanaga allowed just one run on four hits across five innings but did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's 8-2, extra-innings loss to the Marlins. He struck out seven and didn...

Impact The lefty was sharp again Tuesday, though he needed 91 pitches to complete five frames, which likely prevented him from going longer into the game. Over his last four appearances, Imanaga has a sparkling 1.96 ERA with 23 strikeouts across 23 innings, and he's lowered his overall ERA from 4.01 to 3.74 in the process. He's not currently slated to take the mound again during the 2026 regular season, with the Cubs instead turning their attention to slotting Imanaga in near the top of their postseason rotation, assuming they lock up their spot soon. It's quite possible that the southpaw even serves as a Game 1 starter.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

With plenty of options as playoffs near, Cubs have decisions to make in rotation Shota Imanaga continued his strong September with his best start in a month, this time against an opponent bound for October baseball. Imana...

SEPTEMBER 18 • MLB.COM

With 2 more homers, the Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong makes his MVP case

As Pete Crow-Armstrong came up with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, the Wrigley Field crowd chanted “M-V-Pete

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Crow-Armstrong homers twice, Imanaga shines as Cubs beat Braves 8-4

Pete-Crow Armstrong hit his 43rd and 44th homers and broke the Chicago Cubs’ record for left-handers, and Shota Imanaga allowed a run in six innings in an 8-4 victory over the Atla...

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Fans eight in Wednesday's win Imanaga (11-10) earned the win against Atlanta on Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits while striking out eight across six innings. He did not issue a walk.

Impact The Cubs' batters provided plenty of offense for Imanaga, and the 33-year-old southpaw held up his end of the bargain by keeping Atlanta off the board until a Matt Olson RBI groundout in the sixth. It was the sixth time this season that Imanaga struck out at least eight batters, bringing him up to 164 punchouts on the year and 10 shy of matching his total from the 2024 campaign. He'll take a 3.80 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 168.1 innings into his next start, tentatively slated for next week at home against the Marlins in what projects to be Imanaga's final outing of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Notches win No. 10 Imanaga (10-10) picked up the win in Friday's 12-2 rout over the Pirates, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out four.

Impact The southpaw delivered his 13th quality start of the season on 100 pitches (60 strikes). Imanaga has put together an effective second half, and over 10 starts since the All-Star break he's produced a 5-2 record with a 3.31 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 51:10 K:BB through 54.1 innings. He'll look to keep rolling in his net outing, which lines up to come at home next week against Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bregman hits his 25th homer and the Cubs pound the Pirates 12-2 to end their 4-game skid

Alex Bregman hit his 25th homer and doubled among three hits, Shota Imanaga tossed six effective innings and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 on Friday to end a...

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Cubs' Shota Imanaga unlikely to get big-money free agent contract for 92 mph reason | Sporting News The Cubs beloved left-hander is not poised to land a big deal this offseason.

SEPTEMBER 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Henderson, Yelich lead Brewers past Cubs for series sweep

Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer, Logan Henderson threw five innings of two-hit ball and the Milwaukee Brewers completed a sweep of rival Chicago, holding on for an 8-6 victo...

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Shota Imanaga With a Ryne Sandberg Tribute on His 2025 Pristine Personal Endorsements Superfractor Together with his Kanji autograph, Chicago Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga decided to include a tribute to the late Ryne Sandberg.

SEPTEMBER 8 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Cubs vs. Marlins Lineup: Javier Assad is Back, Miguel Amaya Behind the Plate, More The Chicago Cubs got a strong bounce-back showing from Shota Imanaga on Friday against the Miami Marlins. The struggling southpaw threw 6.0...

SEPTEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Cubs claim top wild-card spot by rediscovering their safest October formula | Sporting News Shota Imanaga’s best start in more than a month showed why Chicago’s pitching and defense could translate into a dangerous October formula.

SEPTEMBER 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Shota Imanaga leads Cubs past Marlins into top wild-card spot Deadspin | Shota Imanaga leads Cubs past Marlins into top wild-card spot

SEPTEMBER 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Posts quality start in win Imanaga (9-10) earned the win against the Marlins on Friday, allowing one run on three hits and no walks with four strikeouts over six innings.

Impact Imanaga cruised through six scoreless innings and was charged with a run in the seventh after departing following a leadoff single. He filled the zone with 64 strikes on 94 pitches while generating a whopping 22 whiffs, including 17 with his splitter. It's been an up-and-down campaign for the 33-year-old, but he's posted a 3.35 ERA with five quality starts in nine outings since the All-Star break. He'll take a 3.91 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 152:35 K:BB across 156.1 innings this season into a road matchup with the Brewers next week.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

New do, no HRs? Shota's haircut helps him get back on track in Miami MIAMI – For starting pitcher Shota Imanaga, a new haircut might have been the thing he needed to put his latest skid behind him. “I love his...

SEPTEMBER 5 • MLB.COM

Imanaga pitches 6 sharp innings, Crow-Armstrong doubles, steals 33rd base as Cubs beat Marlins 6-1

Shota Imanaga allowed three hits and one run in six innings and Pete Crow-Armstrong doubled and stole his 33rd base as the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 6-1

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Craig Counsell Talks Shota Imanaga Plan After Cubs Starter Makes Unwanted History The Chicago Cubs may have a Shota Imanaga problem on their hands. Taking the mound for a primetime – and winnable game – against the Cincinn...

AUGUST 31 • SI.COM

Cubs manager Craig Counsell backs Shota Imanaga amid speculation over his performance Shota Imanaga did not have his best outing against the Cincinnati Reds, prompting Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell to address the job sec...

AUGUST 31 • BOLAVIP.COM

Fades in 10th loss Imanaga (8-10) took the loss Sunday, allowing six runs on eight hits and a walk over five innings against the Reds. He struck out four.

Impact Imanaga spun three scoreless innings before everything fell apart in the fourth and fifth frames, surrendering six runs via three homers. In five August starts, the southpaw posted a 5.96 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 29:6 K:BB across 22.2 innings. The 32-year-old will take a 4.01 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 148:35 K:BB across 150.1 innings (27 starts) into his next outing, tentatively scheduled for Friday against the Marlins.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Labors in no-decision Sunday Imanaga did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits, two walks and a hit-by-pitch over two-plus innings against the Mariners. He struck out...

Impact The Cubs offense turned the contest into a laugher, but Imanaga struggled on the mound, throwing 72 pitches (41 strikes) before being pulled without recording an out in the third inning. In four August starts, the southpaw has pitched to a 4.58 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 25:5 K:BB across 17.2 frames. Overall, the 32-year-old owns an 8-9 record with a 3.78 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 144:34 K:BB in 145.1 innings (26 starts). Imanaga is tentatively scheduled to pitch Saturday against the Reds.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Happ and Ramírez hit grand slams to propel the Cubs to a 19-2 blowout of the Mariners

Ian Happ and Pedro Ramírez each hit grand slams and had five RBIs, Pete Crow-Armstrong also homered and the Chicago Cubs blew out the Seattle Mariners 19-2 on Sunday to avoid a thr...

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

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