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Shota Imanaga - Pitcher | Chicago Cubs | Spot Sports

Shota Imanaga

Baseball

Pitcher

About

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 33 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

Current

Pitcher • #18 • active

2025

Chicago Cubs

MLB

Starting Pitcher • #18

Current Season

168.1

Career Stats

Season	Team	G	GS	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	K	BB	HR
2026	CHC	30	30	11-10	3.8	1.1	168.1	164	37	34
2025	CHC	25	25	9-8	3.7	1.0	144.2	117	26	31
2024	CHC	29	29	15-3	2.9	1.0	173.1	174	28	27
2023	-	3	1	1-0	3	1.2	6	7	0	2

Latest Videos

With offense/defense clicking, Cubs have everything but the bullpen in order | North Side Territory

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Show

Which Cubs Pitchers Can You TRUST in October?

CHGO Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates Come Crashing Back to Earth in 12-2 Loss to Cubs

North Shore Nine

What we’re hearing: Craig Counsell says it’s “go time” for Cubs | North Side Territory

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Show

Patrick Mooney Breaks Down Cubs Playoff Pitching Questions & Alex Bregman’s Impact

Unknown

EVERY PITCH between Shota Imanaga and Munetaka Murakami in their first MLB meeting! 👀

MLB

Latest Podcast Episodes

How Will the Cubs Structure the Pitching in October?

Bleav in Cubs

Which Cubs Pitchers Can You TRUST in October?

CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast

CUBS POSTGAME: Pete Crow-Armstrong 2 Homers & WIN Series vs. Braves Ahead of Playoffs! | CHGO Cubs

CHGO Chicago Cubs Podcast

THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 153: JR Ritchie returns to majors to test new Stuff vs Cubs | BRAVES PREVIEW

Braves Today

Atlanta Braves Today (09.16.2026)

Atlanta Braves Radio Network

CUBS POSTCAST: Shota Imanaga was SHARP and bounces back in the Chicago Cubs 6-1 win over the Marlins

Locked On Cubs - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Cubs

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.

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What is the latest Shota Imanaga video or podcast?

Latest video: "With offense/defense clicking, Cubs have everything but the bullpen in order | North Side Territory" from North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Show; Latest podcast: "How Will the Cubs Structure the Pitching in October?" from Bleav in Cubs. This profile currently has 6 videos and 18 podcast episodes tagged to Shota Imanaga.