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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. 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

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

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

Yankees and Cubs meet, winner takes 3-game series

The New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Tough-luck loser Tuesday Imanaga (5-3) allowed two runs on five hits across six innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Twins. He struck out one.

Impact Imanaga pitched well in his six innings of work, but he departed with the Cubs down 2-0, and then Minnesota tacked on six runs in the eighth in an eventual 8-1 victory. The lefty continued his consistent stretch of strong play, as he's now allowed two runs or fewer in eight of his 11 starts this season, and his ERA is sitting at a tidy 2.80 to go along with a miniscule 0.98 WHIP. About the only negative to his game right now is his 6.2 K/9, which is down from 9.0 in 2024, but the 31-year-old has still been very effective. Imanaga will look to keep rolling and get a little more run support in his next outing, which is currently penciled in for Sunday against the Yankees on the road.

JULY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy Imanaga providing boost ... but Cubs still seeking rotation help MINNEAPOLIS -- The Cubs were able to enjoy Shota Imanaga's return to strengthen the rotation for one whole week before another injury hit th...

JULY 9, 2025 • MLB.COM

Twins top Cubs 8-1 behind strong start from Simeon Woods Richardson and late power surge

Simeon Woods Richardson pitched five scoreless innings for the Minnesota Twins in an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs before the bullpen took over against a tough lineup

JULY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins begin 3-game series against the Cubs

The Minnesota Twins host the Chicago Cubs to start a three-game series

JULY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs starter Jameson Taillon goes on injured list, will miss more than a month with calf strain

The Chicago Cubs say starter Jameson Taillon may miss more than a month with a right calf strain

JULY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Stung by long ball Wednesday Imanaga (5-2) recorded the win Wednesday against the Guardians, giving up three runs on four hits and no walks in 5.1 innings. He struck out four.

Impact Imanaga ran into trouble early, serving up back-to-back solo jacks in the second inning and another homer in the third, but he was able to settle down a bit thereafter. The left-hander was pulled after throwing 81 pitches in his second start following almost two months on the injured list with a hamstring injury, but he did toss at least five frames in his ninth consecutive outing. Imanaga will look to further extend his pitch count in his next scheduled appearance against the Twins in Minnesota, and he sports a 2.78 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 41:15 K:BB through 55 innings for the campaign.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Shota Imanaga adjusts mid-start to push past three Guardians home runs The Cubs beat the Guardians 5-4 on Wednesday.

JULY 3, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Cubs send slumping Guardians to sixth straight loss Seiya Suzuki had two hits and three RBIs and Shota Imanaga pitched into the sixth inning as the host Chicago Cubs beat Cleveland 5-4 on Wedn...

JULY 3, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Crow-Armstrong and Suzuki lead Imanaga, Cubs to 5-4 victory over Guardians

Pete Crow-Armstrong had two hits and two RBIs after being chosen an All-Star starter for the first time in his career, Shota Imanaga won his second straight start since returning f...

JULY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

MLB Best Betting Picks July 2: Props, Totals, and More | Deadspin.com Wednesday’s best MLB bets include a first five under in Rockies-Astros, fading Will Warren’s strikeouts, and backing Shota Imanaga to fan th...

JULY 2, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | Cubs' Shota Imanaga aims to shut down struggling Guardians Deadspin | Cubs' Shota Imanaga aims to shut down struggling Guardians

JULY 2, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cubs' Shota Imanaga aims to shut down struggling Guardians Shota Imanaga returned from injury last week and immediately regained his star form on the mound for the Chicago Cubs.Imanaga, however, hope...

JULY 2, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Guardians aim to break 5-game skid, take on the Cubs

The Cleveland Guardians head into the matchup with the Chicago Cubs after losing five straight games

JULY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs Pitching Problem Could Be Solved With Royals All-Star Starter The Chicago Cubs got Shota Imanaga back last week but could still use outside help, and the Kansas City Royals might be setting up to sell a...

JUNE 29, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Shota Imanaga brilliant in return, Willson Contreras gets heated as Cubs blank Cards ST LOUIS – Four minutes before first pitch on Thursday afternoon, Shota Imanaga strolled in from the left-field bullpen and headed toward th...

JUNE 27, 2025 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Cubs' Shota Imanaga sharp in return from injured list: 'You're getting a stopper' The Cubs evened the series against the Cardinals with a 3-0 victory Thursday.

JUNE 27, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Tempers flare between Cubs and Cardinals in Shota Imanaga's return | Sporting News Tempers flared at the end of the Chicago Cubs' 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.

JUNE 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Earns win in return Imanaga (4-2) earned the win against the Cardinals on Thursday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out three over five scoreless innings.

Impact Imanaga didn't show much rust in his return from the injured list, throwing 49 of 77 pitches for strikes while allowing just two hard-hit balls. Through nine starts this season, the southpaw has allowed two earned runs or fewer seven times while surrendering five in each of the other two. He'll carry a 2.54 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 37:15 K:BB across 49.2 innings into a home matchup with the Guardians next week.

JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shota Imanaga dominant as Cubs shutout Cardinals again Shota Imanaga came off the injured list and allowed just one hit in five innings as the visiting Chicago Cubs blanked the St.Louis Cardinals...

JUNE 26, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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