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Matt Shaw was missing from Wednesday's series finale

Matt Shaw News / Athlon Sports / September 10

Chicago Cubs Announces Reason for Matt Shaw's Removal From Lineup

The Chicago Cubs (82-63) currently hold the top wild card spot in the National League entering Wednesday, and the storied franchise will look to finish the regular season strong heading into October.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 2

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Ian Happ, Matt Shaw, Dansby Swanson, Carson Kelly star in Cubs walk-off

The action, as always, is between the lines. So much video! Minicap and highlights: By now you know about the roster moves. The Cubs opened their six-game homestand with three against the Atlanta Braves, who sent Spencer Strider to the mound versus Colin Rea for the first game.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 30

The Rookie of the Year Race Could Be Between These Two Cubs Players

Two rookies from the Chicago Cubs are making it quite difficult down the stretch to decide who is having a better season- third baseman Matt Shaw and starting pitcher Cade Horton.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 29

Cade Horton, Matt Shaw Cementing Themselves as Cubs Cornerstones

Jed Hoyer has at least two reasons to be feeling good about the Cubs’ future. When Hoyer was promoted to president of baseball operations, there was no question he’d be marked with a handful of tough calls, including tearing down the old core and rebuilding the roster.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 28

Matt Shaw Continues to Flash Elite Leather at 3B

In between their broadcasts of Taylor McGregor’s kayak adventures in the Bay and the Corner Taproom in Colin Rea‘s hometown of Cascade, Iowa on Wednesday night, Marquee managed to show some Cubs highlights.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 26

The Short Porch is looking at Matt Shaw’s breakout

The Cubs seemed to shake off some of their malaise taking two of three from the Pirates, three of five from the Brewers and then starting their West Coast road trip with a three game sweep of the Lost Angeles Angels.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 23

Why Is The Cubs Best Hitter In The Last Month Still Batting Ninth In The Rotation?

There has been a lot of concern recently surrounding the Chicago Cub's offense and how Craig Counsell has handled who has been in the starting lineup. There is also a ton of criticism as to who is batting where, and why, like Matt Shaw.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 21

Cubs’ Matt Shaw Has Seen Massive Improvement In Key Hitting Metrics In 2nd Half

As the Chicago Cubs continue to battle with the Milwaukee Brewers in a key series, the team has started to show some signs of life. It has been a disappointing second half of the season for the Cubs who have not only been passed by the Brewers in the National League Central, but they have been blown by.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / August 13

Has Matt Shaw Earned Everyday Reps at Third Base?

There hasn’t been much to be happy about when it comes to the Chicago Cubs as of late. While they still hold the top NL Wild Card spot and are 16 games over .500, it feels like a team that had more ambitious goals for their season is sputtering when it matters most.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 12

Chicago Cubs patience pays off in case of surging Matt Shaw

The Chicago Cubs have fallen into a pit of mediocracy since a red hot start to the 2025 campaign. The offense has sputtered and failed and the pitching has been plagued by inconsistency.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Matt Shaw’s breakout a silver lining of Cubs’ ugly offensive slump

On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs lost their second out of three to the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2. Despite CF Pete-Crow Armstrong joining the late Ryne Sandberg with 30 or more steals, the Cubs have struggled offensively.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 11

The Good and Not So Good From Cubs vs Cardinals Series: Matt Shaw Powers Up

For the second straight series, the Chicago Cubs were unable to claim a series victory, as they dropped two of three games against their arch-rival Saint Louis Cardinals.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Cubs Believe in Matt Shaw at Third Base, Still Monitoring Diamondbacks Star

The Cubs have been one of the most active teams in the mix for Arizona Diamondbacks' third baseman Eugenio Suarez this season. With the Diamondbacks' recent struggles and the departure of first baseman Josh Naylor, they now look like sellers at the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 29

Teammate discusses which Ryne Sandberg qualities current Cubs possess

Ryne Sandberg's death on Monday has at least one former teammate talking about the qualities the Hall of Famer possessed on the field and which Chicago Cubs are carrying on his legacy.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 28

Cubs Still Attempting Trade for Star Third Baseman Despite Matt Shaw's Hot Streak

The Chicago Cubs have finally arrived at trade deadline week after months of intense speculation as to how exactly they are going to approach things. Though much of the narrative surrounding this team has been about pitching, the Cubs have been linked consistently to the top bat on the market as well.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 23

Can the Cubs nab Nationals' ace at the deadline?

If the Cubs are going to land MacKenzie Gore, the package is going to need to be substantial.

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Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / July 23

Behind Matt Shaw, Cubs chase series win vs. Royals

The All-Star break provided a welcome respite for Chicago Cubs rookie third baseman Matt Shaw, who is eager to leave his first-half struggles behind. Shaw looks to maintain his recent surge when the Cubs face the visiting Kansas City Royals on Wednesday afternoon in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Cubs Remain Active in Third-Base Market Amid Matt Shaw’s Recent Resurgence

After a slow start to his big-league career, Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw is gradually getting into the swing of things. Shaw is in the midst of a four-game hitting streak, during which he is a combined 6-11 at the plate with two home runs and four RBIs, and has seen his batting average jump back above .200.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 21

Cubs Boss Reveals Long-Term Positional Plan For Struggling Rookie Matt Shaw

The Chicago Cubs have had a terrific first half of the season ahead of the dog days of summer and have set themselves up to be a prime championship contender.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / July 21

Report: Cubs in three-way race to trade for third baseman

The Chicago Cubs continue to explore options for help at third base amid uncertainty surrounding Matt Shaw. The rookie is 4-for-32 at-bat in July, with three of those hits coming against the Boston Red Sox this weekend after the All-Star break.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 18

Chicago Cubs ‘looking into’ replacing Matt Shaw, per general manager

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw was officially put on the hot seat before the team’s contest against the Boston Red Sox on Friday. Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins told the “Rahimi & Harris Show” on 670 The Score that the team was “looking into” finding an option to replace Shaw as the starting third baseman this season.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Cubs Predicted to Lose Matt Shaw Replacement to Yankees in MLB Trade Deadline Trade

A Matt Shaw replacement would be nice for the Chicago Cubs during the trade deadline on July 31. However, it's also possible that the Cubs could be outbid

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 12

Are the Chicago Cubs moving on from Matt Shaw, as trade deadline rumors fly?

The Chicago Cubs are watching a nightmare scenario play out as they head into the All-Star break, just one game ahead of the second place Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division (as of this writing).

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 4