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Chicago Cubs vs. NY Yankees MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Cubs at Yankees 1:35PM ET—Shota Imanaga will start for Chicago. Imanaga has eleven starts carrying an ERA of 2.80 with WHIP of 0.98. The left hander fans 17.4% with 6.2% walks. Ground balls are 27.9% with 1.48 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 4.62. Will Warren is starting for NYY. Warren has nineteen starts delivering an ERA of 4.70 with WHIP of 1.40. The right hander strikes out 28% with 10.4% walks. Grounders sit at 45% with 0.80 home runs per nine innings.
Lance Brozdowski digs into Shota Imanaga's outing in Minnesota, wonders whether his small velocity loss is affecting his strikeout rate this season, and talks about why pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins hasn't thrown in a game since June 20th.
MLB: Lefty Imanaga Suffers 3rd Loss of Season in Cubs' 8-1 Defeat against Twins
Chicago Cubs vs. Minnesota Twins MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Cubs at Twins 7:40PM ET—Shota Imanaga is starting for Chicago. Imanaga has ten starts dealing with an ERA of 2.78 and WHIP of 1.00. The right hander strikes out 18.7% with 6.8% walks. Ground balls sit at 26.7% with 1.64 home runs per nine innings.
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed Cubs ace Shota Imanaga's recent wardrobe choice.
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 5-4 win against the Guardians on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. Later, they discussed the miscommunication between Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and third-base coach Quintin Berry that led to Crow-Armstrong being tagged out after overrunning third base on an RBI triple in the Cubs' win Wednesday.
MLB: Left-Hander Imanaga Marks 5th Win of Season in Cubs' Victory over Guardians
Shane Baz has leaned all the way into his cutter (2:50). ... Shota Imanaga is back and looked good (7:45). ... News (12:50): Griffin Canning left Thursday with an Achilles injury. ... This is your last chance to add Agustin Ramirez in one-catcher leagues (20:33). ... Clayton Kershaw is pitching well (28:54)! ... Let's play SCOTTY DOESN'T KNOW and discuss seven different players (36:05). ... It's time to preview Week 15, taking a look at the schedule, two-start pitchers and sleeper hitters (53:58). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:03:42). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Corey and Brendan break down how Shota Imanaga's return impacts the first-place Cubs and their upcoming roster decisions. With struggles from Matt Shaw, Justin Turner, and a thin bench, should the front office consider making an early trade? The CHGO Cubs Podcast dives into the latest moves, lineup concerns, and what's next as the trade deadline approaches.
Marshall Harris and Mark Grote shared grades for Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and ace Shota Imanaga as the club has reached the halfway point of the regular season.
Today in Sports Dietrich Enns picks up his first MLB win since 2021, leading the Tigers over the A's 8-0. Tigers host Twins tonight at 7:10, 6:45 pregame on WSJM. Cubs blank Cardinals 3-0 in Imanaga's return. Cubs in Houston tonight at 8:10. White Sox had the night off. Host Giants tonight at 7:40. Caitlin Clark misses game with groin injury as Fever fall to LA 85-75. PGA and LPGA in Michigan this week. Midwest League Baseball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today in Sports Dietrich Enns picks up his first MLB win since 2021, leading the Tigers over the A's 8-0. Tigers host Twins tonight at 7:10, 6:45 pregame on WSJM. Cubs blank Cardinals 3-0 in Imanaga's return. Cubs in Houston tonight at 8:10. White Sox had the night off. Host Giants tonight at 7:40. Caitlin Clark misses game with groin injury as Fever fall to LA 85-75. PGA and LPGA in Michigan this week. Midwest League Baseball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today in Sports Dietrich Enns picks up his first MLB win since 2021, leading the Tigers over the A's 8-0. Tigers host Twins tonight at 7:10, 6:45 pregame on WSJM. Cubs blank Cardinals 3-0 in Imanaga's return. Cubs in Houston tonight at 8:10. White Sox had the night off. Host Giants tonight at 7:40. Caitlin Clark misses game with groin injury as Fever fall to LA 85-75. PGA and LPGA in Michigan this week. Midwest League Baseball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today in Sports Dietrich Enns picks up his first MLB win since 2021, leading the Tigers over the A's 8-0. Tigers host Twins tonight at 7:10, 6:45 pregame on WSJM. Cubs blank Cardinals 3-0 in Imanaga's return. Cubs in Houston tonight at 8:10. White Sox had the night off. Host Giants tonight at 7:40. Caitlin Clark misses game with groin injury as Fever fall to LA 85-75. PGA and LPGA in Michigan this week. Midwest League Baseball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today in Sports Dietrich Enns picks up his first MLB win since 2021, leading the Tigers over the A's 8-0. Tigers host Twins tonight at 7:10, 6:45 pregame on WSJM. Cubs blank Cardinals 3-0 in Imanaga's return. Cubs in Houston tonight at 8:10. White Sox had the night off. Host Giants tonight at 7:40. Caitlin Clark misses game with groin injury as Fever fall to LA 85-75. PGA and LPGA in Michigan this week. Midwest League Baseball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MLB: Ohtani Hits 28th Homer of Season; Left-Hander Imanaga Picks Up 4th Win
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris previewed the Cubs-Cardinals game Thursday afternoon, when Chicago left-hander Shota Imanaga is set to return to the mound after being sidelined by weeks with a hamstring injury.
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy to discuss ace Shota Imanaga's impending return, how his staff has fared lately and more.
Welcome to Sports By The Book -- June 26th, 2025 You LIVE sports. You LOVE sports. You BET sports. The key to winning your sports bets is information. You need an edge. Our professional betting specialists, Alex White & Jeff Parles each give you their favorite picks every show. Entertaining and enlightening, you're sure to collect on your sports bets more often after watching "Sports By The Book". Streamed LIVE from South Point Studio in the beautiful South Point Hotel & Casino. Get ready to up your game and get in on the action with the ultimate sports betting podcast - Sports By the Book. NBA Draft Recap: #nbadraft Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, and many more prospects look to be drafted into the NBA on June 25th. MLB: Seattle Mariners - Minnesota Twins Toronto Blue Jays - Cleveland Guardians ATHLETICS - Detroit Tigers Tampa Bay Rays - Kansas City Royals Philadelphia Phillies - Houston Astros Chicago Cubs - St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers - Colorado Rockies Miami Marlins - San Francisco Giants Atlanta Braves - New York Mets Special Guest: Danny Burke.
Pacers need a point guard and a big - can they get one at #38? How about the rumors Bennedict Mathurin and Obi Toppin are on the block? Kevin Pritchard's fortune with trades has been excellent, so in Kevin we trust! Caitlin Clark out tonight - is this going to be a recurring theme? Cubs shutout the Cardinals in Imanaga's return! Here is the link for the only autobiography ever published without praise for its author: https://www.amazon.com/Oops-Art-Learning-Mistakes-Adventures/dp/173420740X
Chicago Cubs vs. St Louis Cardinals MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Cubs at Cardinals 2:15PM ET—Shota Imanaga will start for Chicago. Imanaga at eight starts on the year delivers an ERA of 2.82 with WHIP of 1.10. The left hander strikes out 18.8% with 7.7% walks. Ground balls dished at 27.3% with 1.41 home runs per nine innings.
Marshall Harris and David Haugh were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the team's recent struggles, why he's confident the club will snap out of it, ace Shota Imanaga being set to return Thursday and more.
Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Marquee Sports Network player development analyst Lance Brozdowski to discuss Cubs ace Shota Imanaga's timeline for a return from injury, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's power surge and more.
In the second hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Marquee Sports Network player development analyst Lance Brozdowski to discuss Cubs ace Shota Imanaga's timeline for a return from injury, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's power surge and more. After that, Harris and Grote listened and reacted to Cubs legend Sammy Sosa's comments about how he's portrayed in the media and how fans view him.
Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how the Cubs will adjust their starting rotation once ace Shota Imanaga returns from injury.
In the second hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the latest NFL headlines, including team valuations and Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders' recent speeding citation. After that, Harris and Grote discussed how the Cubs will adjust their starting rotation once ace Shota Imanaga returns from injury. Later, they held the Halftime segment.
While the offense has certainly cooled off, the Cubs have actually extended their lead in the division, which is a sign of a good team. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what's going on with the lineup, and Kyle Tucker in particular. Plus more on Shota Imanaga's timeline and how the Cubs could rearrange their pitching staff once the All-Star returns.Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details.Buy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sure your big deal is the best deal. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube!
In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy to discuss ace Shota Imanaga's rehab start Monday, the tough schedule that awaits the team in the coming weeks and more. Later, Mully and Haugh reacted to their interview with Hottovy.
Join Alex and Ty as they discuss the disappointing series in Detroit! Then the guys give injury updates to Shota Imanaga and Porter Hodge before they preview the upcoming series vs. Philly! Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalkGo to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy to discuss his staff's work and ace Shota Imanaga's health as he remains sidelined with a hamstring strain.
Chicago Cubs pitch Shota Imanaga was placed on the IL with a hamstring strain on Monday. With the Cubs rotation already missing Justin Steele for the remainder of the season, can the Cubs remain atop the NL Central in Shota's absence?
Wrigleyville Nation's Podcast - Chicago Cubs Discussion, News, & More
Paul Noonan joins Jeremy & Pat this week. Cubs take 2 of 3 from both the Pirates and Brewers. We Deep Dive into the state of the Brewers. Imanaga injured, what next? We look ahead to the week that will be and close the show profiling Shawon Dunston. Enjoy....and Go Cubs!
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh opened their show by reacting to Cubs ace Shota Imanaga landing on the injured list with a hamstring strain. How long do we expect him to be out for? Later, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the Cubs' 9-2 win against the Giants on Monday and the latest update on ace Shota Imanaga's hamstring injury.
Already down one All-Star pitcher, the Cubs will again have to reshape the top of their rotation now that Shota Imanaga has joined Justin Steele on the injured list. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney provide the latest on Imanaga's hamstring injury, the ongoing internal debate about Cade Horton and what that all means for a top pitching prospect. The Cubs have options, but the best one right now appears to be Horton, an uber-talented starter who's positioned to make his major-league debut soon. Plus, why Horton would be walking into an ideal environment for a young pitcher to learn, grow and succeed.Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube!
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to comments from Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and manager Craig Counsell about ace Shota Imanaga's hamstring injury and how it will affect the club. After that, they reacted to the new revelations surrounding North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick and his 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Cubs ace Shota Imanaga suffering a hamstring injury Sunday and pondered whether the club should promote top pitching prospect Cade Horton to the big leagues.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to Cubs ace Shota Imanaga suffering a hamstring injury Sunday and pondering whether the club should promote top pitching prospect Cade Horton to the big leagues. After that, they debated a key question for the rebuilding White Sox.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to comments from Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and manager Craig Counsell about ace Shota Imanaga's hamstring injury and how it will affect the club.
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by discussing the Cubs' series win against the Brewers over the weekend. The enthusiasm from that was dampened by Cubs ace Shota Imanaga exiting early from his start Sunday due to a hamstring injury. Does that mean right-hander Jameson Taillon is now the Cubs' de facto ace?
In the second hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh pondered how much time Cubs ace Shota Imanaga will miss with a hamstring injury and how the club can replace him. Later, Frank Seravalli of the Daily Faceoff joined the show to discuss the Blackhawks' coaching search and to preview the NHL Draft lottery.
In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed Cubs ace Shota Imanaga suffering a hamstring injury Sunday. Later, Jon Heyman of the New York Post and MLB Network joined the show live in studio to discuss the Cubs' outlook after Imanaga's injury and White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr.'s trade value.
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh opened their show by breaking down the Cubs winning their series against the Brewers. It was highlighted by Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong having a terrific weekend, but ace Shota Imanaga suffered a concerning hamstring injury Sunday. Later, Mully and Haugh conducted the Pick 6 segment.
In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines. Later, Mully and Haugh discussed North Carolina coach Bill Belichick's latest move following a disastrous interview with CBS recently.
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga suffering a hamstring injury Sunday.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs manager Craig Counsell to discuss ace Shota Imanaga's health, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's ascendance and more.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to Cubs ace Shota Imanaga exiting early in a win Tuesday due to leg cramps. After that, Cubs manager Craig Counsell joined the show to provide an update on Imanaga's health and to discuss 23-year-old center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's ascendance.
Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed Cubs ace Shota Imanaga exiting early from a win against the Pirates on Tuesday due to leg cramps.
Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB Wednesday betting. The guys go through the games on the card and give out best bets. Final Four Stories (0:10–9:12) Munaf and Griffin begin by recounting their trips to the Final Four in San Antonio. Griffin, a seasoned attendee, shares insights on ticket strategies (wait for late price drops; expect $260–$350 range), and discusses the electric atmosphere on Saturday. Munaf recalls attending the Cougars game and experiencing both excitement and heartbreak. Game-by-Game Betting Insights (9:12–1:11:10) Cardinals at Pirates (10:33–13:56) Pitchers: Fedde (STL) vs Keller (PIT). Fedde got shelled by BOS; Keller is erratic. Pick: Both hosts back PIT as a home dog. Marlins at Mets (13:57–15:52) Pitchers: Meyer (MIA) vs McGill (NYM). McGill: 10.1 IP, 1 ER in 2024. Pick: NYM F5 RL and Under 7. Yankees at Tigers (17:01–20:11) Pitchers: Fried (NYY) vs Flaherty (DET). Flaherty: 11.1 IP, 3 ER total. Pick: Lean DET; play Under or F5 Under. Rangers at Cubs (20:12–24:55) Pitchers: Mahle (TEX) vs Imanaga (CHC). Imanaga: 18.1 IP, 2 ER over 3 starts. Pick: Cubs ML, Imanaga props. Padres at A's (26:07–29:19) Pitchers: Vasquez (SD) vs Beto (OAK). Every home game in Sacramento has gone Over. Pick: Padres TT Over and game Over 9.5. Orioles at Diamondbacks (29:20–32:45) Pitchers: Kremer (BAL) vs Pfaadt (ARI). Pfaadt: 7 ER over first 2 starts. Pick: Game Over 9 or F5 Over. Reds at Giants (32:45–36:32) Pitchers: Martinez (CIN) vs Verlander (SF). Martinez excels with low WHIP. Pick: CIN ML and F5 Under. Dodgers at Nationals (36:33–39:18) Pitchers: Knack (LAD) vs Irvin (WSH). Nationals offense hot; Irvin vulnerable. Pick: Over 9 and Dodgers TT Over. Astros at Mariners (39:18–44:20) Pitchers: Brown (HOU) vs Luis F. Castillo (SEA). Brown: 15 Ks in 2 starts. Picks: Griffin's Best Bet — Under 7.5. Munaf likes HOU ML. White Sox at Guardians (47:23–48:59) Pitchers: Burke (CWS) vs Allen (CLE). Guardians a parlay candidate. Pick: Avoid backing CWS. Blue Jays at Red Sox (50:21–53:08) Pitchers: Gausman (TOR) vs Houck (BOS). Houck: 9.2 IP, 7 ER. Pick: F5 Over 4.5; Griffin likes BOS ML. Angels at Rays (53:45–57:03) Pitchers: Kikuchi (LAA) vs Pepiot (TB). Kikuchi: 5 BB vs STL. Pick: TB ML and -1.5 (+155). Phillies at Braves (57:03–59:00) Pitchers: Walker (PHI) vs Holmes (ATL). Pick: Over 9, possibly F5 Over. Twins at Royals (1:00:14–1:02:59) Pitchers: Ryan (MIN) vs Lugo (KC). Ryan: 6–0, 1.49 ERA career vs KC. Pick: Under 7.5 or MIN F5. Brewers at Rockies (1:03:00–1:05:47) Pitchers: Alexander (MIL) vs Senzatela (COL). Rockies poor but live at home. Pick: Over 10.5; Munaf likes COL ML. Best Bets (1:05:48–1:08:10) Griffin: HOU vs SEA Under 7.5 Munaf: LAD vs WSH Over 9 Bonus: SD vs OAK Over 9.5 Promos (1:08:10–1:11:10) $1000 Pregame.com MLB contest Use code STRIKE50 for $50 off MLB packages Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices