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Shōta Imanaga reportedly signing with the Cubs as the top available NPB starter

The Yankees' long trading history with the Cleveland franchise [ more ]

Shōta Imanaga, a starting pitcher from NPB, is another player potentially looking to make the move to MLB in 2024.

Imanaga has had an impressive career in NPB, earning two All-Star selections, leading the league in strikeouts, and posting a 2.53 ERA over the past two seasons. [ more ]

Day one of the Winter Meetings was uneventful with just rumors and minor news.

The article discusses potential targets for teams in the trade market and NPB pitcher Shōta Imanaga. [ more ]

Shota Imanaga impresses with 9 strikeouts in 4.1 innings

JP Sears delivers a solid performance for the A's [ more ]

Shota Imanaga is likely to join the Cubs' rotation, leaving one spot open for a starting pitcher

Chicago could consider a reunion with Cody Bellinger or look at internal options like Drew Smyly [ more ]

The Chicago Cubs are expected to introduce newly-signed lefty Shota Imanaga in a press conference today. The Cubs have also made other recent moves, such as acquiring infielder Michael Busch from the Dodgers.

The New York Yankees have added pitching depth by signing Luke Weaver and Marcus Stroman. However, they now face a roster crunch and need to clear two spots on their 40-man roster. [ more ]

The Chicago Cubs have finalized a deal with Japanese lefty Shota Imanaga, signing him to a four-year, $53 million contract.

The deal includes provisions for the team to extend the contract to $80 million over five years, but Imanaga has the option to become a free agent if the Cubs decline the extension. [ more ]

The Cubs have signed Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga to add to their pitching rotation.

Imanaga has a career record of 64-50 with a 3.18 ERA in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. [ more ]

The Chicago Cubs signed Japanese left-hander Shōta Imanaga to a four-year deal worth a reported $53 million.

Imanaga had offers from other teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, but ultimately chose to join the Cubs. [ more ]

Shōta Imanaga's posting deadline is approaching this week, and the San Francisco Giants are expected to sign him.

The Giants are looking to sign Imanaga to make up for their unsuccessful pursuits of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. [ more ]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in search of an additional starting pitcher.

Shōta Imanaga is not among the finalists to sign with the Dodgers. [ more ]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still in the market for another starting pitcher and have shown interest in Blake Snell and Shōta Imanaga.

The Dodgers are among the teams possibly in the mix to acquire pitcher Dylan Cease from the Chicago White Sox. [ more ]

Left-hander Shota Imanaga and the Chicago Cubs are working towards an agreement.

Imanaga excelled during eight seasons with the Yokohama Bay Stars, posting impressive stats and a wide range of pitches. [ more ]

Cubs reach a deal with NPB left-hander Shota Imanaga [ more ]

The market for Teoscar Hernández is nearing resolution with the Red Sox, Dodgers, and Angels still in contention.

Left-hander Shota Imanaga has one more week to work out a deal before the posting window closes. [ more ]

Shota Imanaga is an intriguing starting pitcher on the free agent market.

Imanaga's market is expected to gain steam this week as he plans to meet with interested teams. [ more ]

Shota Imanaga has two weeks to arrange a deal with an MLB club before returning to the Yokohama BayStars in Japan.

The Chicago White Sox need to open a roster spot for catcher Martín Maldonado before making his signing official.

The Toronto Blue Jays have been connected to big names in free agency and could potentially make a bigger splash in the offseason. [ more ]

Shōta Imanaga is a highly sought-after starting pitcher in the MLB free agent market.

Imanaga is expected to receive a contract of at least $100 million and has garnered interest from several teams. [ more ]

The Mets are considering White Sox starter Dylan Cease as a trade option to fill out their rotation.

The Mets are also monitoring lefty free agents Sean Manaea and Hyun-jin Ryu, as well as Japanese free agent Shota Imanaga. [ more ]

The price to sign pitcher Shōta Imanaga in free agency could be higher than initially expected.

MLB executives expect Imanaga to secure a contract worth at least $100 million. [ more ]

Shōta Imanaga is attempting to make the jump from Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB.

Imanaga is a solid middle-of-the-rotation pitcher with wide appeal to teams in need of rotation depth. [ more ]