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Cubs add pitching depth with Michael Soroka, Andrew Kittredge

The Chicago Cubs bolstered their pitching staff ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline by adding right-handers Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals and Andrew Kittredge from th...

JULY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Strikes out eight in win Imanaga earned the win against the Brewers on Wednesday, allowing three runs on five hits and no walks with eight strikeouts over five innings.

Impact Imanaga was tagged for two homers by William Contreras but was otherwise sharp, throwing 65 of 89 pitches for strikes with 13 whiffs. It was a solid bounce-back after giving up seven runs to the White Sox on Friday, though he'll finish July having allowed nine homers over six starts. The southpaw carries a 3.25 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 63:17 K:BB across 83 innings into a home matchup with the Reds early next week.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out eight in win Imanaga (8-4) earned the win against the Brewers on Wednesday, allowing three runs on five hits and no walks with eight strikeouts over five innings.

Impact Imanaga was tagged for two homers by William Contreras but was otherwise sharp, throwing 65 of 89 pitches for strikes with 13 whiffs. It was a solid bounce-back after he gave up seven runs to the White Sox on Friday, though Imanaga will finish July having allowed nine homers over six starts. The southpaw carries a 3.25 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 63:17 K:BB across 83 innings into a home matchup with the Reds early next week.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busch's leadoff homer, Ballesteros' 3-run double help Cubs beat Brewers 10-3 to avoid sweep

Michael Busch homered on the game’s first pitch, Moisés Ballesteros hit a bases-clearing double and the Chicago Cubs trounced the Milwaukee Brewers 10-3 on Wednesday to avoid a thr...

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Cubs turn to Shota Imanaga in finale vs. Brewers Deadspin | Cubs turn to Shota Imanaga in finale vs. Brewers

JULY 30, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Brewers take on the Cubs on home winning streak

The Milwaukee Brewers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Chicago Cubs

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Andrew Vaughn hits grand slam, drives in 6 runs as NL Central-leading Brewers defeat Cubs 9-3

Andrew Vaughn hit a grand slam and had a career-high six RBIs as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 9-3

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Houser, hit men lead White Sox to blowout win over Cubs There was plenty of joy in Soxville on Friday night. The South Side Hitmen were back, pounding out 18 hits against Cubs ace Shota Imanaga an...

JULY 26, 2025 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Knocked around by crosstown rivals Imanaga (7-4) took the loss Friday against the White Sox, allowing seven runs on 12 hits and no walks in three-plus innings. He struck out two.

Impact Imanaga encountered troubled waters from the get-go, surrendering five runs on nine hits (two homers) in the first two innings, and he was never quite able to settle in. The 12 hits allowed were a career high for the left-hander, who also established a season worst in runs allowed. Imanaga now owns a 3.12 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 55:17 K:BB over 78 frames, and he'll try to get back on track in Milwaukee in his next scheduled start.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Shota Imanaga impoldes vs. White Sox in 12-5 rout Imanaga gave up seven runs in three-plus innings.

JULY 26, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

White Sox' bats stay red hot, Adrian Houser's trade value grows in Crosstown pummeling of Cubs The Sox throttled Cubs ace Shota Imanaga and homered four times to grab their sixth win in seven games, a stretch in which they've scored 61...

JULY 26, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

This Cubs blockbuster is Chicago's only response to rivalry humiliation After Shota Imanaga got shelled by the White Sox, Jed Hoyer can't wait to upgrade this rotation.

JULY 26, 2025 • FANSIDED.COM

Teel leads White Sox against the Cubs after 4-hit performance

The Chicago White Sox play the Chicago Cubs after Kyle Teel had four hits against the Rays on Wednesday

JULY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

MLB Trade Deadline: 5 Front-Office Execs Under Pressure, And What Can They Do?

Here are five MLB executives who need to win now as they face immense pressure to perform ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

JULY 21, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Trade Deadline: 5 Front-Office Execs Under Pressure, And What Can They Do?

Deadspin | Shota Imanaga, slugging Cubs overpower Red Sox Deadspin | Shota Imanaga, slugging Cubs overpower Red Sox

JULY 20, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Delivers seven shutout innings Imanaga (7-3) earned the win Saturday, allowing five hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings against the Red Sox. He struck out five.

Impact Imanaga carved up the Red Sox lineup Saturday, notching his fifth scoreless start of the season. The left-hander was stellar in his first MLB season in 2024, logging a 2.91 ERA and 1.02 WHIP over 173.1 innings across 29 regular-season starts, and he's been even better so far in his sophomore campaign. Through 13 starts in 2025, he owns a 2.40 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 75 innings. Virtually the only thing that's slowed Imanaga down has been a strained left hamstring that sidelined him for much of May and June.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Imanaga works his magic on mound as Cubs shut out Red Sox Shota Imanaga unveiled a special kind of pitching magic Saturday. On a night that was clearly conducive to hitting home runs — the Cubs hit...

JULY 20, 2025 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Shota Imanaga, slugging Cubs overpower Red Sox Shota Imanaga threw seven scoreless innings, Michael Busch and Kyle Tucker slugged back-to-back home runs in the first, and the Chicago Cubs...

JULY 20, 2025 • SUNHERALD.COM

Pete Crow-Armstrong hits 1 of Cubs' 5 solo homers to back Imanaga in 6-0 win over Red Sox

All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 26th homer, one of five solo shots for the Cubs to back seven sharp innings by Shota Imanaga, and Chicago beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0

JULY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox play in game 2 of series

The Chicago Cubs face the Boston Red Sox, leading the series 1-0

JULY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Seiya Suzuki homers as the Chicago Cubs cool off the Boston Red Sox with a 4-1 win

Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped Boston’s 10-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox

JULY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Limits Yankees to one run in win Imanaga (6-3) earned the win in Sunday's game against the Yankees, allowing one run on two hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out six.

Impact The only blemish on the Chicago southpaw's performance was a solo homer conceded to Giancarlo Stanton in the second. Otherwise, Imanaga looked masterful on the road versus a New York team that entered this game ranked third in total runs scored. The Japanese star notched his first outing with five or more Ks since returning from a hamstring injury June 26. Imanaga has produced a 2.65 ERA, 0.93 and 48:16 K:BB across 68 total frames. Given his importance to the Cubs in the playoff race, the 31-year-old will likely draw a start in the team's weekend series after the All-Star break against the Red Sox at home.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limits Yankees to one run in win Imanaga (6-3) earned the win in Sunday's game against the Yankees, allowing one run on two hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out six.

Impact The only blemish on the Chicago southpaw's performance was a solo homer conceded to Giancarlo Stanton in the second. Otherwise, Imanaga looked masterful on the road versus a New York team that entered this game ranked third in total runs scored. The Japanese star notched his first outing with five or more Ks since returning from a hamstring injury June 26. Imanaga has produced a 2.65 ERA, 0.93 and 48:16 K:BB across 68 total frames. The 31-year-old will likely draw his next start in the team's weekend series after the All-Star break against the Red Sox at home.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shota Imanaga tosses a gem as Cubs claim series against Yankees Shota Imanaga pitched seven outstanding innings and the visiting Chicago Cubs ended the unofficial first half of the season with a 4-1 victo...

JULY 13, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Imanaga strikes out Aaron Judge twice, pitches 7 innings as Cubs beat Yankees 4-1

Shota Imanaga struck out Aaron Judge twice while pitching seven sparkling innings, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees

JULY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

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Cubs add pitching depth with Michael Soroka, Andrew Kittredge

Busch's leadoff homer, Ballesteros' 3-run double help Cubs beat Brewers 10-3 to avoid sweep

Brewers take on the Cubs on home winning streak

Andrew Vaughn hits grand slam, drives in 6 runs as NL Central-leading Brewers defeat Cubs 9-3

Teel leads White Sox against the Cubs after 4-hit performance

MLB Trade Deadline: 5 Front-Office Execs Under Pressure, And What Can They Do?

Pete Crow-Armstrong hits 1 of Cubs' 5 solo homers to back Imanaga in 6-0 win over Red Sox

Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox play in game 2 of series

Seiya Suzuki homers as the Chicago Cubs cool off the Boston Red Sox with a 4-1 win

Imanaga strikes out Aaron Judge twice, pitches 7 innings as Cubs beat Yankees 4-1