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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 25

Cubs vs. Red Sox Lineups (Game 1 & 2): Bregman's Back! High Stakes, Taylor & Shaw

After a playoff-clinching day at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs have traveled into hazardous territory. Not only have the Boston Red Sox been one of baseball's best second-half teams, but the elements will also be a huge factor.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 16

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Matt Shaw is the Superhero vs. the Braves

The back and forth has happened so often that it’s not even really disconcerting anymore. This team can be so good. But it’s really fragile. It can evaporate in a hurry.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 15

Cubs vs. Braves Lineup: Tyrone Taylor & Matt Shaw Return, Kevin Gausman Time, More

The Chicago Cubs are coming off one of their best wins in weeks. David Peterson pitched a gem against the Atlanta Braves' solid lineup while Pete Crow-Armstrong was in full NL MVP form with four hits.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 13

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Matt Shaw is the Superhero vs. the Pirates

Make no mistake, the Cubs have won a lot of games this season with their patient approach at the plate. The willingness to move the line and not try to do too much has served them well so many times.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / September 10

Chicago Cubs’ Matt Shaw Trade Buzz Takes Another Turn

The Chicago Cubs’ winter will be defined as much by what the they decide to keep as by whom they add, and few names sit more squarely at that intersection than Matt Shaw.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9

Cubs player had one of the worst ABS challenges of the year

Chicago Cubs utility man Matt Shaw may get his challenge license revoked after his ill-advised head tap Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Shaw came up to the plate in a big spot with his team looking to break a 1-1 tie in the top of the 9th inning at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 7

Cubs vs. Brewers Lineup: No Busch? Shaw Starts, Taylor Moved Up, More

The Chicago Cubs' hopes of catching the Milwaukee Brewers at the top of the NL Central are all but dead. They would have essentially needed to sweep their four-game set with the squad last week, but they walked away with a solid split.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Report / September 7

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 31

Cubs vs Brewers Lineup: Taylor in for Happ, Shaw's Status, Amaya at DH, More

Pete Crow-Armstrong may have jumped out front in the NL MVP race, but the Chicago Cubs are currently tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for the top Wild Card spot.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 30

Cubs vs. Reds Lineup: No Matt Shaw, Can Shota Imanaga Bounce Back? More

The Chicago Cubs are set for a rubber match against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field. Their offense has been on fire over the last two days, scoring a combined 25 runs.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 29

Cubs vs. Reds Lineup: Matt Shaw's First Start in Months, Tyrone Taylor In, More

The Chicago Cubs blew it ... again. While David Peterson's outing wasn't fantastic, it was enough to put the Cubs in a position to beat the Cincinnati Reds.

Chicago Cubs News / ESPN / August 28

Shaw returns to Cubs after two-month IL stint

The Cubs activated utilityman Matt Shaw from the injured list after he missed two months with a sprained left hand.

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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 28

Cubs to activate utilityman Matt Shaw ahead of series opener

The Chicago Cubs have long been missing the versatility of their 2022 first-round draft pick Matt Shaw. But Shaw may be ready to return to the bigs.

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Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 25

Chicago Cubs Announce Matt Shaw Decision

The Chicago Cubs keep moving through August without Matt Shaw in the major league lineup, but the organization is not treating his absence as a holding pattern.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 22

Chicago Cubs Reveal New Matt Shaw Injury Update

The Chicago Cubs dropped a close 6-5 decision to the Seattle Mariners on Friday night at T-Mobile Park, opening their series on the road with a hard-fought loss that left them searching for answers in the National League Central race.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / August 18

Matt Shaw’s Return Couldn’t Come at a Better Time for the Cubs

The Chicago Cubs may be getting a much-needed boost at exactly the right time. Matt Shaw is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Wednesday as he works his way back from the left-hand sprain that has sidelined him since late June.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 15

A Promising Matt Shaw Update Gives the Cubs Another Good Problem to Have

The Chicago Cubs continue to get stronger as the playoffs loom. According to The Athletic's Patrick Mooney, Matt Shaw is inching closer to a return. The utility man is expected to go on a rehab assignment in the coming days and has been hitting at Wrigley Field this weekend with no issues.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 14

Cubs’ Matt Shaw taking steps toward making return from injury

The Chicago Cubs enter Friday four games back of the NL Central lead with their 71-51 record. They hold a 6.5 game lead over the competition in the Wild Card race.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 12

Chicago Cubs: Matt Shaw may be running out of time for 2026 return

The Chicago Cubs had big plans for Matt Shaw—even after their initial big plans for him were put aside this offseason. Signing three-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman to a 5-year, $175 million contract over the winter pushed Shaw to a super-sub utility role, but it didn’t scrub the 2023 no.1 draft pick from the team’s long-term plans.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / August 9

Cubs Provide Injury Update on Matt Shaw (And It’s Not Good)

Cubs manager Craig Counsell provided an update on third baseman Matt Shaw, and it’s certainly not what Cubs fans were looking to hear. Shaw was originally placed on the 10-day injured list on June 29 with a left-hand sprain, his second IL stint after a back injury earlier in the season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 8

Chicago Cubs: Is Matt Shaw done in Chicago? Injury update may open the exit door

The Chicago Cubs had asked a lot of sophomore Matt Shaw this season. After seemingly winning the starting third base gig with a solid surge at the end of his 2025 rookie season, the Cubs’ 2023 first round draft pick’s status as every day third baseman only last until January.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 26

Cubs’ Matt Shaw Expected to Miss Time Beyond Trade Deadline

Chicago Cubs utility man Matt Shaw will not return from the injured list before the Aug. 3 trade deadline, manager Craig Counsell told reporters. Shaw has been on the 10-day IL since June 29 with a left-hand sprain suffered when he fouled a pitch off his hand against the Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 26

Cubs’ Matt Shaw Out Beyond Trade Deadline

Coming off a 92-70 record and a Wild Card appearance last year, the Cubs are well-equipped to repeat that in 2026. The offense, led by Pete Crow-Armstrong, ranks third in the Majors with a 110 wRC+.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 20

Chicago Cubs trade proposal sends Matt Shaw out of town for 2x All-Star pitcher

Last year, Matt Shaw emerged as the everyday third baseman for the Chicago Cubs. He hit .226/.295/.394 with 13 home runs, 44 RBI, and 17 stolen bases and finished ninth in NL Rookie of the Year voting.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 18

Chicago Cubs: Could Matt Shaw injury ruin trade deadline plans?

The Chicago Cubs are now just a little over two weeks away from what could be a make-or-break trade deadline. Come August 3, everyone will know whether Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer did enough to fill the gaping holes in a besieged pitching staff to facilitate a strong postseason run.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 15

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong hits for first cycle of 2026 season

Not many hitters were hotter than Chicago Cubs superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong at the plate entering Monday.

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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 9

Matt Shaw's return to the Cubs couldn't come at a better time

The Chicago Cubs received good news Monday afternoon, with infielder/outfielder Matt Shaw returning to the lineup. According to ESPN's Jesse Rogers, Shaw will be activated on Tuesday following Monday's off day, when the Cubs open a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies.

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