Andy Martinez

Andy Martinez is a freelance writer for the Chicago Tribune.

Cubs starter Shota Imanaga (18) walks through the dugout after the top of the sixth inning against the Pirates on April 10, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs waste Shota Imanaga’s gem — 9 K’s in 6 no-hit innings — in 2-0 loss to Pittsburgh Pirates

April 10, 2026 at 6:51 p.m.

Shota Imanaga tossed six no-hit innings with nine strikeouts Friday, but the Chicago Cubs went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position in a 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner runs to third base after Washington Nationals shortstop Nasim Nuñez missed the throw on Hoerner’s steal during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs’ Nico Hoerner gets no-trade clause with new deal: ‘Hard to imagine a situation that can top this’

March 29, 2026 at 7:18 p.m.

For Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, extending Nico Hoerner is a sign of how baseball values players.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) walks off the mound after giving up a three-run home run in the top of the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Déjà vu for Shota Imanaga? Chicago Cubs starter stumbles early in 6-3 loss to drop opening series.

March 29, 2026 at 6:08 p.m.

Five batters into Sunday's game and the home run bugaboo that plagued Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga last season delivered a sense of déjà vu.

Cubs starter Cade Horton delivers during the first inning against the Nationals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Matt Marton/AP)

Chicago Cubs pick up their 1st win of the season behind Cade Horton’s strong start in a 10-2 victory

March 28, 2026 at 6:13 p.m.

Cade Horton tossed 6 1/3 strong innings and Miguel Amaya and Ian Happ hit home runs Saturday, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 10-2 win over the Washington Nationals.

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