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Cubs' Craig Counsell Breaks Silence on Shota Imanaga Injury The Chicago Cubs could have a problem on their hands with the potential injury concern with star pitcher Shota Imanaga.

MAY 5, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Deadspin | Shota Imanaga leaves with injury, Cubs blanked by Brewers Deadspin | Shota Imanaga leaves with injury, Cubs blanked by Brewers

MAY 5, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Giants visit the Cubs to begin 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series at home against the San Francisco Giants on Monday

MAY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

MRI on hamstring on tap Cubs manager Craig Counsell said after Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Brewers that Imanaga will undergo an MRI on his strained left hamstring before a determination is made regarding whe...

Impact Imanaga was cruising along nicely during his eighth start of the season before sustaining his injury while attempting to cover first base in the fifth inning. He exited the game and was ultimately dealt his second loss of the season after getting charged with two earned runs on four hits and one walk over his 5.2 frames. Counsell noted that Imanaga doesn't have a history of lower-body muscle strains from which to compare his injury, so the Cubs will send him in for imaging to glean more information about the severity of the hamstring issue. Imanaga tentatively lines up to make his next start against the Mets next weekend.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Peralta helps Milwaukee avoid a sweep as Cubs lose Imanaga to hamstring injury

Freddy Peralta pitched six sharp innings to help Milwaukee beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0, with the Brewers’ lineup breaking through after an injury knocked out left-hander Shota Imanag...

MAY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Dealing with hamstring strain Imanaga was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after being removed from Sunday's game against the Brewers, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact The left-hander suffered the injury during the sixth inning while attempting to cover first base on an attempted double play. Imanaga pitched well prior to the injury and finished with two runs allowed and four strikeouts across 5.2 innings. The severity of the strain isn't yet known, leaving his availability for his next turn through the rotation up in the air.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Shota Imanaga leaves after straining his hamstring while attempting to complete a double play

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga left a 4-0 loss at Milwaukee after straining his left hamstring, adding another injury to the banged-up rotation for the NL Central leaders

MAY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Leaves start early Sunday Imanaga was removed from his start Sunday against the Brewers midway through the sixth inning due to an apparent leg injury, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. He struck...

Impact The Cubs haven't provided an official word on Imanaga's injury, but the lefty was moving around with a noticeable limp after covering first base as the defense unsuccessfully tried to turn a double play. Reliever Julian Merryweather came on in relief and allowed both of his inherited baserunners to score to break a 0-0 tie, so Imanaga will likely be on the hook for a loss unless the Cubs offense can rally over the final three innings. Expect the team to provide an update on the nature and severity of Imanaga's injury after the game, leaving his availability for his next turn through the rotation next weekend versus the Mets up in the air for the moment.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs try to prolong win streak, take on the Brewers

The Chicago Cubs aim to keep a three-game win streak intact when they take on the Milwaukee Brewers

MAY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Shota Imanaga Has Hilarious Solution for His Bathtub-less House The Cubs pitcher is getting creative.

MAY 3, 2025 • SI.COM

Friendly rivalry? Skenes, Shota reconnect after '24 convo preceded no-no PITTSBURGH – Paul Skenes and Shota Imanaga didn’t reconnect until Wednesday this week. Given how their last on-field conversation went last...

MAY 1, 2025 • MLB.COM

Expected to be fine for next start Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that Imanaga (leg) feels "good" and would have a "normal" in-between starts workout Wednesday, 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact Imanaga had to depart Tuesday's outing in Pittsburgh in the sixth inning due to leg cramps. He will focus on staying hydrated in between starts and the Cubs are hopeful it's just a one-time thing. Imanaga is slated to face the Brewers in Milwaukee on Sunday.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Shota Imanaga exits with leg cramps after showcasing adjustment in between starts The Cubs beat the Pirates 9-0 on Tuesday.

APRIL 30, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Seiya Suzuki falls a single short of the cycle, Cubs go deep four times in 9-0 rout of Pirates

Seiya Suzuki hit a two-run homer and fell a single short of the cycle as the Chicago Cubs went deep four times in a 9-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits with trainer Imanaga was removed from his start Tuesday against the Pirates due to an apparent injury, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Imanaga appeared to wince after throwing a pitch to Andrew McCutchen in the sixth inning, which prompted a visit from the Cubs' training staff. He left the game after pitching five shutout innings, and the Cubs will now presumably take a look at him to determine the severity of his injury.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McCutchen leads Pirates against the Cubs after 4-hit outing

The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Chicago Cubs after Andrew McCutchen's four-hit game on Sunday

APRIL 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Aaron Judge supremacy and a four-homer game: The 10 best storylines in MLB last week

Here's a look at last week's standout stats and thrilling performances.

APRIL 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Aaron Judge supremacy and a four-homer game: The 10 best storylines in MLB last week

Settles for no-decision vs. Dodgers Imanaga didn't factor into the decision against the Dodgers on Tuesday after allowing five runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out six.

Impact The star left-hander was working against a vaunted Dodgers lineup and also the wind blowing out toward center field, but he fared well for the most part in spite of the difficult circumstances. Tommy Edman's first-inning three-run jack carried a bit into deep center field, but only his run scored was earned due to Gage Workman's fielding error earlier in the frame. Imanaga tied a career high with three homers allowed Tuesday, but he'll carry a strong 2.38 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 27:12 K:BB across 34 innings into a much softer matchup against the Pirates in his next scheduled start. As a team, Pittsburgh entered Tuesday ranked 28th in MLB in slugging percentage (.320).

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs host the Dodgers to open 2-game series

The Chicago Cubs host the Los Angeles Dodgers to open a two-game series

APRIL 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Fans seven in no-decision Imanaga came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Padres, giving up one unearned run on four hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out sev...

Impact After escaping jams in the third and fourth innings, Imanaga's luck ran out in the fifth when both Kyle Tucker and Gage Workman dropped pop flies in foul territory, giving Manny Machado a third life which he used to launch a solo homer. It was the only blemish on the southpaw's line, as he tossed 64 of 93 pitches for strikes before exiting. Imanaga will take a 2.22 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB through 28.1 innings over five starts into his next outing, which lines up to come at home early next week against the Dodgers.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs hand Padres 1st loss in 12 home games, 2-1 on Hoerner's triple in the 10th

Nico Hoerner’s triple leading off the 10th inning drove in automatic runner Dansby Swanson, and the Chicago Cubs beat San Diego 2-1

APRIL 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs trade idea finds them new All-Star running mate for Shota Imanaga | Sporting News Canada The Chicago Cubs could go all-in to add another frontline starter.

APRIL 15, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Padres host the Cubs, look to extend home win streak

The San Diego Padres host the Chicago Cubs aiming to extend an 11-game home winning streak

APRIL 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs' Shota Imanaga has first bumpy start of 2025 season in series-finale loss to Rangers The Cubs fell by a score of 6-2 on Wednesday.

APRIL 9, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Takes first loss Imanaga (2-1) took the loss Wednesday against the Rangers, allowing five runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out four.

Impact It was a tough day for Imanaga, who allowed a solo home run to Corey Seager in the first inning before he was tagged for a four-spot in the fifth, highlighted by a two-run Jonah Heim homer. Imanaga had been rolling to start the year, allowing just two runs through his first 18.1 innings coming into the day while posting a 0.71 WHIP. The left-hander's ERA now sits at 2.70 following his first loss. Imanaga will look to get back on track in his next outing, tentatively lined up for next week in San Diego.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Giants visit the Cubs to begin 3-game series

Peralta helps Milwaukee avoid a sweep as Cubs lose Imanaga to hamstring injury

Cubs' Shota Imanaga leaves after straining his hamstring while attempting to complete a double play

Cubs try to prolong win streak, take on the Brewers

Seiya Suzuki falls a single short of the cycle, Cubs go deep four times in 9-0 rout of Pirates

McCutchen leads Pirates against the Cubs after 4-hit outing

Aaron Judge supremacy and a four-homer game: The 10 best storylines in MLB last week

Cubs host the Dodgers to open 2-game series

Cubs hand Padres 1st loss in 12 home games, 2-1 on Hoerner's triple in the 10th

Padres host the Cubs, look to extend home win streak