Was this just an off day, or has the league simply figured out Imanaga?
The Chicago Cubs have been going down the wrong path over the past few weeks, a disappointing sign. While this gives the front office a clear view of how they can upgrade before the July MLB trade deadline, sitting in third place in the National League Central is far from ideal.
The Chicago Cubs were a bit of a surprise destination for Japanese ace Shota Imanaga in the offseason. All of the attention was going to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but plenty of scouts liked the two time NPB All-Star as well.
On a night when the Milwaukee Brewers’ offense sprung to life against Major League Baseball’s ERA leader, the defense was the featured attraction in a 10-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs Wednesday at American Family Field.
Hope you like Game 5s, we've got a pair of 'em tonight. The Timberwolves are looking to stave off elimination again, while the Rangers and Panthers fight for control of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Shota Imanaga had the worst start of his MLB career on Wednesday as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs, 10-6. Imagana gave up season-highs of eight hits, seven runs, two home runs and struck out just a single batter.
The Cubs lefthander got hit hard Wednesday in Milwaukee. There isn’t a single pitcher in MLB history who could do what Shōta Imanaga did over his first nine starts and make that last forever.
The Chicago Cubs, entering their Wednesday night contest against division rival Milwaukee Brewers haven’t been playing their best ball as of late. They have lost seven out of their past 10 games, and it’s not like their slate is getting any easier, as they would be up against the current leader of the NL Central.
Christian Yelich, Blake Perkins and Willy Adames each had a two-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers roughed up previously undefeated Shota Imanaga en route to a 10-6 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.
Any good vibes the Chicago Cubs generated on Tuesday became a distant memory on Wednesday. The North Siders have little going right for them after a 10-6 loss to the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers.
We're quickly running out of time to bet on playoff basketball and hockey, so we might as well make the most of it for these last few weeks.
The Brewers' struggles against the Chicago Cubs starting pitching won't get any easier when they face Shota Imanaga on Wednesday in Milwaukee. Imanaga (5-0, 0.84 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Bryse Wilson (3-1, 2.86 ERA).
Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga are among the stars who made the jump from Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) to MLB in recent months, and another Japanese phenom in Roki Sasaki soon could do the same.
His microscopic 0.84 ERA is both the lowest in baseball this year and the lowest of any rookie pitcher’s first nine starts in the modern era.
Jrue Holiday flew over his assist prop on Thursday night to cash our Look of the Day in no-sweat fashion. Let's switch over to the diamond on Friday and go for back-to-back winners to close out the week.
The resurgent St. Louis Cardinals have climbed out of the National League Central cellar by winning eight of their last 10 games. But they face a daunting challenge Friday night in the opener of their three-game series against the visiting Chicago Cubs in the form of rookie sensation Shota Imanaga (5-0, 0.84 ERA).
Chicago Cubs rookie starter Shota Imanaga has been crushing it this season and hasn't even shown everything yet.
Imanaga lowered his ERA on the season to 0.84. That is the lowest ERA by any starting pitcher through their first nine career starts since earned runs became an official stat in 1913.
MLB seasons always have some surprises. For instance, many people had the Houston Astros making the postseason as a division winner or a wild card berth.
We talk a lot as baseball fans about the best pitchers in the game. The MLB is full of aces in 2024 and debates surrounding the Cy Young and Reliever of the Year awards are always prominent.
National League Rookie of the Month Shota Imanaga will look to continue his stellar debut season when he takes the mound on Tuesday for the Chicago Cubs against the visiting San Diego Padres.
Here's what has surprised the Chicago Cubs star the most about his new home.
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga played his first MLB game in New York on Wednesday, but the Japanese star said his surroundings looked quite familiar.
Shota Imanaga posted another scoreless outing, helping him join an impressive shortlist.
Just about everything has gone right for Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga in his first MLB season, and even he knew he got away with one big mistake during Saturday’s game against the Miami Marlins.
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