After Imanaga was informed that he would be the Cubs’ Opening Day starter in Japan in two weeks, he reflected on his ...

Last season was the coming out party for Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga. After signing a 4-year $53 million contract with the Cubs last summer, some were skeptical about how his pitch style would ...

MESA, Ariz. — Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga said Wednesday he was “very honored” to receive the opening day start against the Los Angeles Dodgers when the teams meet March 18 in Tokyo.

After signing with the Cubs last January, Imanaga shattered virtually everyone's expectations during his initial campaign in the United States. He compiled a 3.0 fWAR and a 2.91 ERA, struck out ...

MESA, Ariz. -- Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga said Wednesday that he was "very honored" to receive the Opening Day start against the Los Angeles Dodgers when the teams meet March 18 in Tokyo.