The jump from Japan to the majors was an easy transition for Shota Imanaga in his first year with the Cubs. He pitched well of the gate in 2024, but he did battle home runs as the summer moved on.

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.

Shota Imanaga said he doesn’t take lightly the “honor” of being named Opening Day starter for the Chicago Cubs on March 18 in Tokyo. Imanaga is expected to oppose countryman Yoshinobu ...

MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs confirmed the obvious with Tuesday’s announcement that Shota Imanaga will be their Opening Day starter in Japan, setting up a marquee matchup against Yoshinobu ...

The team officially announced Tuesday that left-hander Shota Imanaga will take the mound on March 18 in his home country when the Cubs open their regular season in Japan with the two-game Tokyo ...