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4 days agoChicago Cubs Lineup (3/17/26): Busch at 1B, Mo Baller DH, Imanaga Starting -
Shota Imanaga needs to reduce mistakes and barrel contact after inconsistent spring performance to stabilize the Cubs rotation.
Seiya Suzuki limped off the field after he was caught stealing to end the 1st inning in Japan's loss to Venezuela in the WBC quarterfinals. There's been no imaging yet, or at least we aren't aware of any diagnosis beyond right knee discomfort, but it's a good sign that he was able to walk off under his own power.
It's his fourth pitch, that's how you look at it. You just have to think about him differently. It's hard to think about - 'Oh, you can't have your fastball be your fourth pitch.' But it's just different with him.