The 5-man crew of Justin Steele, Shota Imanaga, Jameson Taillon, newcomer Matthew Boyd, and Javier Assad stands to be a solid rotation, building upon their status as one of the better rotations in ...

But, the Japanese star will not be joining his fellow countrymen Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki in the Windy City. The Dodgers and Padres have long been seen as favorites to sign the 23-year-old ...

The idea of another Japanese star, a fireballer, pitching alongside Shota Imanaga next season—yeah ... the same amount of money with whoever he signed with. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN ...

“Justin Steele and Shota Imanaga form a compelling one-two punch atop the rotation, but pitching depth is a huge weak point in Jed Hoyer’s roster,” Kline wrote. “Cease would cover up a lot ...

Griffin Quinn/Getty Images Share Left-hander Shota Imanaga has been a highlight of an otherwise-disappointing Cubs season. Signed in January, he has been the team’s most consistent starter ...

The Bears drafting Caleb Williams? Something else? “You will respect Shota Imanaga!” @saberflextrics commented, a reference to the Cubs lefty. Some, like @chicagoanthony_, didn’t feel like ...

They have a stellar duo atop the rotation with Justin Steele and Shota Imanaga. Jameson Taillon is a good veteran presence in the middle of mix, and youngsters Javier Assad and Jordan Wicks have ...

Shota Imanaga, Justin Steele, and Jameson Taillon figure to anchor the rotation, while Porter Hodge and Tyson Miller form the core of an intriguing bullpen. But either part of the staff could ...

The Cubs have Justin Steele, Shota Imanaga, Jameson Taillon and Matthew Boyd for their starting rotation, but Rea could push Javier Assad for the fifth spot or work out of the bullpen.Rea became a ...

CHICAGO — Shota Imanaga wasn’t disappointed when he was removed after seven hitless innings and 95 pitches. “He actually didn’t know he had a no-hitter going at all, which is funny ...