This time, the Cubs' Shota Imanaga gave the Pirates' Paul Skenes a pitching tip before a game between the two clubs.

Chicago Cubs left-handed starter Shota Imanaga was removed from the game Tuesday because of cramps in both legs.

Imanaga had to depart Tuesday's outing in Pittsburgh in the sixth inning due to leg cramps. He will focus on staying hydrated in between starts and the Cubs are hopeful it's just a one-time thing.

Imanaga appeared to wince after throwing a pitch to Andrew McCutchen in the sixth inning, which prompted a visit from the Cubs ' training staff. He left the game after pitching five shutout innings, ...

The Chicago Cubs steamrolled the Pittsburgh Pirates all week, but MLB fans are more concerned with Shota Imanaga's ...

The Chicago Cubs had a scare during Tuesday’s game when starting pitcher Shota Imanaga was pulled in the sixth inning with leg cramps. “Both legs in the quad area were cramping,” Counsell ...

Unfortunately for the Cubs, disaster struck in the bottom of the fifth inning as their starting pitcher Shota Imanaga was forced to leave the game with manager Craig Counsel and a trainer.

Heading into Tuesday's action, every team the Cubs had played this season owned a winning record. Things were about to change ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga leaves the game with medical staff in the sixth inning against the Pirates at PNC Park on April 29, 2025 in Pittsburgh. Justin K.

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What was expected to be a battle between left-handed pitchers Shota Imanaga and Andrew Heaney turned out to be a one-sided ...