Aldo Soto

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Shōta Imanaga's Injury Update is Encouraging

1 week ago | sportsmockery.com | Aldo Soto

So, this still isn’t great, but if Shōta Imanaga is only out for four weeks, then that’s a massive win for the Cubs. The left-handed starter was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday, and after the team’s 9-2 win over the Giants at Wrigley Field Cubs’ manager Craig Counsell shared a rather optimistic outlook for Imanaga. A hamstring strain can be a rather nagging injury, so there’s no guarantee how a player will respond.
Cubs Officially Lose Ace for the Foreseeable Future

1 week ago | sportsmockery.com | Aldo Soto

Cubs didn’t dodge a bullet this time as Shōta Imanaga has been placed on the 15-day injured list after suffering a left hamstring strain during Sunday’s series finale against the Brewers. After already losing Justin Steele for the rest of the 2025 season because of elbow surgery the Cubs have now lost their ace for the foreseeable future.
The Cubs Have an Obvious Choice, Right?

1 week ago | sportsmockery.com | Aldo Soto

It’s gotta be Cade Horton, right? Shōta Imanaga has a hamstring strain and the Cubs will find out how severe the injury is after receiving imaging results from the pitcher’s left leg. The team doesn’t have to find a replacement for Imanaga’s next start until Saturday, when the Cubs play their second game against the Mets, so we’ll be waiting for the decision in suspense for the next few days.
Disaster Strikes for Cubs

1 week ago | sportsmockery.com | Aldo Soto

Maybe this a meatball take, but it’s hard not to think about why the Cubs didn’t take more precaution with Shōta Imanaga and his hamstring cramps earlier this week because now it appears as though the starting pitcher is headed to the injured list. Imanaga was throwing a gem on Sunday against the Brewers, but he left the game in the sixth inning with an apparent leg injury.
Pete Crow-Armstrong Makes Brewers Fan Throw Tantrum in Milwaukee

1 week ago | sportsmockery.com | Aldo Soto

The Cubs are currently spanking the Brewers 10-0 in Milwaukee and Pete Crow-Armstrong just made a Brewers fan throw a tantrum. Luckily Apple TV was actually working and its cameras caught a fan throwing PCA’s second home run ball of the night back to the field and then stayed on the fan long enough to see him crash out. Feed me these tears! Pete Crow-Armstrong crushes his second home run of the game to give the Cubs a 10-0 lead in Milwaukee.
Paul Skenes Learned How Good the 2025 Cubs Offense Really Is

1 week ago | sportsmockery.com | Aldo Soto

Sure, the Cubs are going to have frustrating losses when the offense doesn’t come through, but so far in 2025 the team has built up a great reputation at the plate. The lineup is deep, the players can hit for power and run the bases better than anyone else. Pirates’ starter Paul Skenes learned just how good the Cubs offense is this year during Thursday’s series finale in Pittsburgh. The Cubs won 8-3, taking two of three from the Pirates with one of the best pitchers in MLB on the mound.
Graphic Video: Fan Falls Off 21-Foot Wall Onto Warning Track in Cubs vs. Pirates Game

2 weeks ago | sportsmockery.com | Aldo Soto

A terrifying incident took place at PNC Park Wednesday night, when a fan fell 21 feet onto the warning track in right field. Play stopped in the seventh inning between the visiting Cubs and the Pirates as medical staff rushed to treat the fallen victim, who was eventually stretchered off. There is a fan lying motionless on the outfield warning track. Didn't see if they fell over the fence. A fan just jumped onto the field, presumably trying to help his friend. Really scary stuff here at PNC Park.
Cubs Calling Up Pitcher Who Has Dominated Triple-A

2 weeks ago | sportsmockery.com | Aldo Soto

The Cubs are reportedly calling up right-handed pitcher Chris Flexen, who has dominated Triple-A so far in 2025. Luckily, this does not appear to be related to Shōta Imanaga’s status after the lefty was removed from Tuesday’s game because of leg cramps. Flexen, 30, was signed to a minor league deal in spring training and after five great starts with the Iowa Cubs he’s getting another shot in the majors.
Big Lineup Changes Leads to Rare MLB Milestone for Cubs

2 weeks ago | sportsmockery.com | Aldo Soto

The Cubs offense hit a bit of a rough patch last weekend against the Phillies and there were glaring issues with the starting lineup. Most noticeably, Dansby Swanson had been in a brutal slump, while Justin Turner wasn’t providing much production vs. left-handed pitching. So, Craig Counsell made big lineup changes Tuesday night and they immediately paid off. Not only did the Cubs shutout the Pirates 9-0, they also reached a rare MLB milestone.
Cubs Escape Disaster...For Now

2 weeks ago | sportsmockery.com | Aldo Soto

The Chicago Cubs are already without Justin Steele for the rest of the 2025 season and for a brief moment Tuesday night fans were holding their breath, anticipating the worst for Shōta Imanaga. The talented lefty was removed in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates after having a conversation with the team trainer.