Cubs struggle offensively in loss to Yankees despite strong Imanaga outing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Chicago Cubs lost 2-0 to the New York Yankees on August 1, 2026, in their home opener of a seven-game homestand. Shōta Imanaga pitched 6.2 innings, allowing two solo home runs while striking out six but received no support from the offense. The Cubs managed only five hits, with Pedro Ramirez recording two. In light of recent performances, there is speculation about potential trades to bolster the roster, including interests in players like Tarik Skubal and Freddy Peralta.
- •Shōta Imanaga allowed two runs in 6.2 innings pitched.
- •Cubs only managed five hits against Yankees' Will Warren.
- •Pedro Ramirez had two hits, leading the Cubs offense.
- •Cubs may pursue trades for pitchers to improve rotation.
- •Speculation includes targets like Tarik Skubal and Freddy Peralta.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs news — Imanaga, Ramirez, Amaya
"The Chicago Cubs’ offense wasted another great pitching performance, this time it was a four-hit outing by Shōta Imanaga Friday.
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