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Shota Imanaga is a baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs in the MLB. Shota Imanaga wears #18, stands 5' 10" and weighs 175 lbs, is 32 years old. Use this profile for current stats, career history, and recent Chicago Cubs videos and podcast mentions tied to Shota Imanaga. Spot Sports connects Shota Imanaga's structured profile facts with Chicago Cubs team context, MLB schedule context, video clips, podcast episodes, and watch links so the page works as a useful starting point instead of a bare roster record.
Career Journey
2026
Chicago Cubs
MLB
Pitcher • #18 • active
2025
Chicago Cubs
MLB
Starting Pitcher • #18
Current Season
92
IP
5
W
16
G
16
GS
6
L
0
SV
Career Stats
| Season | Team | G | GS | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP | K | BB | HR | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHC | 16 | 16 | 5-6 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 92 | 88 | 23 | 20 | 0 |
| 2025 | CHC | 25 | 25 | 9-8 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 144.2 | 117 | 26 | 31 | 0 |
| 2024 | CHC | 29 | 29 | 15-3 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 173.1 | 174 | 28 | 27 | 0 |
Latest Videos
Latest Podcast Episodes
Frequently asked
What team does Shota Imanaga play for?
Shota Imanaga currently plays for the Chicago Cubs in the MLB as a pitcher, wearing jersey number 18.
Where can I watch Shota Imanaga play?
Shota Imanaga's live games follow the Chicago Cubs schedule. Open the Chicago Cubs watch calculator for ZIP-specific streaming options, then check the MLB schedule for the exact game card when listings are available.
What is the latest Shota Imanaga video or podcast?
Latest video: "Struggling Starters vs Pop Up Waiver Options I The Craft EP 85" from Pitcher List; Latest podcast: "CUBS POSTGAME: DANSBY FIRED UP! Chicago Cubs Take Huge Series Win Over Mets! | CHGO Cubs" from CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast. This profile currently has 16 videos and 8 podcast episodes tagged to Shota Imanaga.
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Episodes
Struggling Starters vs Pop Up Waiver Options I The Craft EP 85
Aaron Judge OUT AT LEAST 4-6 Weeks & BIG Rankings Update! | Fantasy Baseball Advice
CUBS POSTGAME: Chicago Cubs HOME WINNING STREAK CRUSHED by Brewers in Loss at Wrigley! | CHGO Cubs
CUBS POSTGAME: Shota Imanaga SHINES, Chicago Cubs Road Trip Struggles Continue vs Braves | CHGO Cubs
BRAVES POSTCAST: The Atlanta Braves rally late to win pitching duel vs Chicago Cubs LIVE REACTION
Did the Cubs Get a STEAL in Shota Imanaga?!
After 15 straight wins at Wrigley, how do the Cubs reassemble their staff? | North Side Territory
CUBS POSTGAME: Cubs SWEEP Reds in ELECTRIC Series & Win 15th Straight at Wrigley! | CHGO Cubs
POSTGAME: D-backs SHUT OUT by Imanaga & Cubs, Fall Back to .500 | Snakes Territory
Can Shota Imanaga repeat his elite 2024 season? 👀
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CUBS POSTGAME: DANSBY FIRED UP! Chicago Cubs Take Huge Series Win Over Mets! | CHGO Cubs
CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast
Cubs checkup with Patrick Mooney
Foul Territory
CUBS POSTGAME: Chicago Cubs HOME WINNING STREAK CRUSHED by Brewers in Loss at Wrigley! | CHGO Cubs
CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast
CUBS POSTGAME: Shota Imanaga SHINES, Chicago Cubs Road Trip Struggles Continue vs Braves | CHGO Cubs
CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast
After 15 straight wins at Wrigley Field, how will the Cubs reassemble their pitching staff?
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast
CUBS POSTGAME: Cubs SWEEP Reds in ELECTRIC Series & Win 15th Straight at Wrigley! | CHGO Cubs
CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast
D-backs Get Shut Out by Imanaga & Cubs, Fall Back to .500
Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast
Is Jameson Taillon Turning Into the Cubs' MOST Reliable Starter?
CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast
WAF 211 - K-BB% Standouts with Dan Weber
Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball
CUBS POSTGAME: 7 STRAIGHT WINS! Shota Imanaga QUALITY Start vs Phillies! | CHGO Cubs Podcast
CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast