The Chicago Cubs find themselves in a pickle after parting ways with Shota Imanaga but trading for this young Washington Nationals star could help.

Shota Imanaga burst onto the scene as a Major League rookie two seasons ago, winning over Cubs fans and teammates quickly with both his fun personality and dominant performances. A rockier showing this year forced the team’s front office to consider the best path forward with the pitcher.

Watching Tuesday’s early morning sports debate shows for news on the NFL trade deadline proved to be an exercise in boredom. Unlike the annual MLB trade deadline, the lack of trade rumors or frenzied reports from analysts back in the New York-area studios made it seem like just another ordinary day in the NFL.

The Chicago Cubs came into the offseason in desperate need of pitching. But their massive roster void recently got even worse. After the Cubs opted against pick

Shota Imanaga is now a free agent after a series of contract decisions initiated by the Chicago Cubs, league sources confirmed Tuesday, leaving the Japanese pitcher to weigh his future options.

Less than an hour after the Chicago Cubs season ended in Milwaukee with a Game 5 loss in the National League Division Series, a somber Shota Imanaga reflected on what-ifs. After an All-Star rookie season in 2024,

Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga is a free agent after the team declined its option to extend his contract to five years and $80 million, and he then declined a $15 million option for 2026, a source confirmed Tuesday.

Shota Imanaga and the Cubs have declined their respective options, and the lefty is now a free agent. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer shared a strong message about Shota Imanaga that's turning heads in the wake of their mutual decision to part ways.