Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. His latest book about the Cubs is "Chicago Cubs Firsts." Find him on Bluesky at @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social
The Shõta Imanaga bobblehead pictured above is one of five such giveaways by the Cubs this year, part of the promotional schedule announced by the Cubs Tuesday afternoon.
The Imanaga bobblehead will be a gate giveaway to the first 10,000 fans at Wrigley Field Sunday, June 1, when the Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds.
Here are the other four bobbleheads, usually the most popular gate giveaway:
Saturday, April 19: Pete Crow-Armstrong (Cubs vs.