Cubs manager Craig Counsell defended his decision to leave lefty Shota Imanaga in the game to face Padres slugger Manny Machado, who hit a two-run home run.

CHICAGO – Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga spun around on the mound, grimaced and threw his head back, looking to the heavens. Manny Machado tossed away his bat and turned to his Padres teammates in the first ...

Shota Imanaga is maintaining a positive outlook after giving up a season-high eight runs in the Chicago Cubs’ 8-5 loss to the New York Mets on Thursday.

Imanaga gave up two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three batters during Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Padres. He did not factor into the decision.

Imanaga gave up two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three batters over four relief innings during Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Padres. He did not factor into the decision.

An unexpected decision by the Cubs manager in the fifth inning of Game 2 gave the Padres a lead they did not relinquish.

This is why the Chicago Cubs gave Craig Counsell all that money, isn't it? In Game 1, Counsell flexed his managerial muscle when he removed Matthew Boyd in unde ...

In a 3-0 loss on Wednesday, manager Craig Counsell went with a right-handed opener against the top of the lineup, which includes right-handed batters Fernando Tatís Jr. and Manny Machado.

All hands on deck for the postseason. The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs are set to meet at Wrigley Field for the finale of a three-game NL Wild Card series. The Padres forced a Game 3 on Wednesday ...

While discussing the Wrigley Field wind factor last weekend in the Chicago Cubs clubhouse, starter Shota Imanaga insisted he doesn’t worry about it when he’s pitching. “I don’t think the wind matters ...

Jameson Taillon gets the ball for the Cubs with the season on the line against the Padres at Wrigley Field on Thursday.

The Cubs tried to eliminate the Padres today. But the Padres would emerge victorious, forcing Game 3 with a 3-0 win. Here are the highlights.