Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitched five scoreless innings against St. Louis in his return from a strained left ...

Shota Imanaga can be a perfectionist. Growing up in Japan, as the son of two teachers and the youngest of three children, he developed a natural sense of curiosity and awareness. At the age of 30 ...

Cubs entered 2024 hoping to contend for the NL Central crown, but have been a first-half disappointment despite All-Star rookie Shota Imanaga.

Shota Imanaga, who threw seven no-hit innings, celebrates after striking Jared Triolo for the last out of his outing in the Cubs’ 12-0 win over the Pirates on Sept. 4, 2024.