Shota Imanaga burst onto the scene as a Major League rookie two seasons ago, winning over Cubs fans and teammates quickly with both his fun personality and dominant performances. A rockier showing this year forced the team’s front office to consider the best path forward with the pitcher.

The Cubs blanked the Brewers in Thursday's Game 4 to force a deciding Game 5 back in Milwaukee, with a trip to the NLCS on the line. Follow along for the highlights and top moments from Game 4 of the NLDS.

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By the time the Cubs reached the National League Division Series, manager Craig Counsell’s options for his rotation were limited. Rookie Cade Horton was out with an injury, Shota Imanaga was struggling and a few other arms were in the bullpen.

The Cubs hit a three-run homer in the first, tacked runs on late and held the Brewers to three hits in a 6-0 shellacking in Game 4 of the NLDS.

Left fielder Ian Happ, center fielder Pete-Crow Armstrong, and second baseman Nico Hoerner rightfully took home the first honor of the MLB season. Happ has now won four consecutive Gold Gloves, Hoerner took home his second, while Pete Crow-Amrstrong won his first of probably many.

Join us as we dive into one of the most peculiar moments in baseball history: the time the Cubs had three catchers on the field at once! Discover how this unique scenario unfolded, what led to the unconventional lineup,

The Milwaukee Brewers are off to the NLCS after a thrilling 3-1 win over the Cubs in the decisive fifth game of the NLDS.

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The Cubs have taken a few chances while mostly utilizing a conservative approach to roster building. Will that change this offseason?