Donation Options Search Search Search Chicago Cubs’ Matt Shaw reacts after striking out against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Detroit. File photo.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell held rookie Matt Shaw out of the starting lineup on Wednesday, giving the young third baseman a day to focus on his pregame work without worrying too much about the night’s game against the Twins.

Allowing players who struggle at the highest level isn't the worst idea, but it's something the Chicago Cubs have to be cautious with. Matt Shaw appears to have lost his confidence once again, hitting .

If the Chicago Cubs were to add a bat at the trade deadline, third base could be one spot worth a conversation. But would they prefer to keep giving Matt Shaw at-bats?

MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers at Cubs Mar 18, 2025; Bunkyo, Tokyo, JPN; Cubs second baseman Matt Shaw (6) at bat during his Major League debut against the Los ...

Keith Law's latest mock draft has the Chicago Cubs continuing their preference for college bats, selecting Wake Forest shortstop Marek Houston.

Matt Shaw, who was demoted to Triple-A Iowa in mid-April, returned to the Chicago Cubs on Monday for their series opener vs. the Miami Marlins.