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The Chicago Cubs have one of the most highly rated minor league systems in baseball, overflowing with high-end talent. Most of that talent is in the lineup, where the team has several positional players who are knocking on the door of a Major League promotion.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 30

Top Prospect Is Starting To Fix Third Base Issue for Cubs With Strong Month

The Chicago Cubs have been playing excellent baseball all year long, and a major reason why has been their offense. After the Cubs had a strong offseason, expectations for the team went up significantly heading into 2025.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 30

Cubs Called Trade Fit for 98-HR Slugger at Position of Uncertainty

Third base has been a weak spot for the Chicago Cubs in 2025, despite the mild resurgence of top prospect Matt Shaw in recent weeks. Since being called back up in mid-May, Shaw has raised his MLB batting average from .172 up to .250.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 29

How Safe is Cubs' National League Central Lead as June Approaches?

The Chicago Cubs have used their electric offense to power themselves to the top of the National League Central and into the conversation as a full-fledged World Series contender.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 28

Watch: Cubs Rookie Delivers First Career Walk-Off Hit to Beat Rockies

The Chicago Cubs won a thriller on Tuesday night in the second game of the series over the Colorado Rockies in extra innings. Entering the bottom half of the 11th inning trailing 3-2 after failing to get it done in the 10th with the game tied, the Cubs were able to plate two to earn their 34th victory of the season.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

Rockies’ brutal series losing streak hits MLB record after walk-off loss to Cubs

The Colorado Rockies made it competitive Tuesday night, but the result was all too familiar. After briefly taking the lead in the 11th inning, Colorado fell 4-3 to the Chicago Cubs thanks to a Matt Shaw walk-off single, marking their 21st consecutive series loss — the longest in MLB history.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / May 28

Matt Shaw's walk-off single pushes Cubs past Rockies in extras

Rookie Matt Shaw blooped a walk-off single to right field in the 11th inning Tuesday night to propel the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 27

Chicago Cubs: Returning top prospect brings the right punch at the right time

The Chicago Cubs had high hopes for their top prospect Matt Shaw. Although the organization wouldn’t come right out and say it, but the 23-year-old 2023 no.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 27

Recently Recalled Cubs Rookie Opens Up About Early Season Demotion

The red-hot Chicago Cubs have boasted the best offense in all of baseball over the first quarter of the 2025 season, and it hasn't been particularly close.

Chicago Cubs News / CBSSports.com / May 26

How Cubs rookie Matt Shaw got back on track with a demotion to the minors: 'Exactly what I needed'

The Cubs' lone offensive weak spot has been third base, but Shaw is trying to fix that

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Cubs’ Matt Shaw picks off Santiago Espinal with insane falling throw

At the moment, the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are locked in a divisional battle in Cincinnati. The Reds lead 6-1, looking to avenge their 13-6 loss to the Cubbies last night.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 24

Matt Shaw Passes Eye Test in Cubs' Victorious Series Over Marlins

There was a lot of preseason hype around Chicago Cubs infield prospect Matt Shaw going into the 2025 season. He consistently ranked in the top 30 of the MiLB Top 100 Prospects list, currently sitting at No.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 23

Chicago Cubs could look to pursue AL Central ace in the trade market this summer

The Chicago Cubs are hoping that they have found a solution at third base so all of their attention at the trade deadline this summer can go toward pitching.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 20

Cubs Top Prospect Reveals Swing Adjustments He's Made After Huge Return to MLB

The Chicago Cubs dropped a disappointing game on Monday night in the first of a six-game road trip and a three-game set against the Miami Marlins. With an ugly start from Ben Brown before Daniel Palencia blew it in the ninth inning, the Cubs squandered a seven-run effort from the offense, something which is always going to be frustrating.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 20

Chicago Cubs activate 3-time Gold Glover off the IL

The Chicago Cubs have dealt with a couple of injuries so far this season, which has allowed for some of the organization’s top prospects to make their big league debuts.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / May 19

Chicago Cubs Recall Top Prospect for Second MLB Stint

The Chicago Cubs have added some reinforcements ahead of their series on the road in Miami that starts tonight. The team announced that they have recalled third baseman Matt Shaw from AAA Iowa, making this the second time in 2025 that the 23-year-old will be on the major league club.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 19

Chicago Cubs demanded Matt Shaw change 1 part of his game this spring: Report

On Monday, the Chicago Cubs called up Matt Shaw from Iowa to play third base before their series against the Miami Marlins. In March, Shaw made his debut in the majors for the Cubs in Japan for their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 19

Chicago Cubs designate 30-year-old infielder for assignment in response to Matt Shaw being called up

The Chicago Cubs are hoping that their issues at third base in 2025 will be resolved following an important roster move they made on Monday morning. It was announced that Matt Shaw would be joining the team for their three-game series that begins in Miami on Monday night.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Cubs Expected To Recall Matt Shaw

The Cubs opened the 2024 season with top prospect Matt Shaw in their lineup, hoping he could immediately step up and seize the everyday job at third base.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 19

Chicago Cubs attempting to trade infielder amid Matt Shaw decision: Report

The Chicago Cubs are making roster moves before their series against the Miami Marlins starting Monday at 5:40 p.m. CST. The Cubs are traveling to Miami after winning five of their last six games, including a weekend sweep of the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Star prospect to rejoin Cubs ‘soon’ after HR frenzy in minors

The Matt Shaw watch in Chicago appears to be nearing its conclusion. After slugging four home runs in three games and making visible improvements to his swing mechanics, the Cubs’ top infield prospect is on the verge of rejoining the big-league roster.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / May 19

Cubs manager confirms Matt Shaw-Miami news amid 3B trade report

If Shaw gets the call, he must prove he’s developed his skills at the plate.

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Chicago Cubs News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 17

Chicago Cubs' Top Offensive Prospect is Absolutely Raking After Getting Sent to Triple-A

Chicago Cubs' top prospect Matt Shaw is on absolute fire right now for Triple-A Iowa. The No. 18 prospect in the sport, Shaw has four home runs in his last two games.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 16

Cubs Top Prospect On Fire After Nailing Rare Feat in Triple-A Matchup

At the beginning of the season, the Chicago Cubs were rather unsure of their young top prospect Matt Shaw. After having a rough go early on this year, the Cubs optioned him back to Triple-A.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 4

Cubs on the verge of losing significant trade acquisition

Over the offseason, the Chicago Cubs made a rather risky decision, sending one of their former top prospects to the Miami Marlins for Vidal Brujan.

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Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Cubs Trade Idea Replaces Matt Shaw With Projected $200 Million Blue Jays All-Star

How will the Chicago Cubs replace Matt Shaw? That seems to be the question heading into the trade deadline in July, as the Cubs have a few tough decisions to make during that span.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / April 22

Matt Shaw Has To Learn From His First Taste of the Big Leagues

When the Chicago Cubs optioned Matt Shaw to Triple-A Iowa last Tuesday, it was a sign that they just didn’t feel he looked like his best self offensively.