Chicago Cubs, Shaw and Spring Training

Amid the Cubs’ failed pursuit of Alex Bregman, a setback for top prospect Matt Shaw
While the Cubs have added some role players who can handle third base, there is no internal option with more upside than Shaw.
Matt Shaw is looking to win third base job with the Chicago Cubs in spring training
Matt Shaw is the favorite to start at third base for the Chicago Cubs on opening day after Alex Bregman signed with the Boston Red Sox in free agency.
Chicago Cubs Top Prospect Dealing with Oblique Injury Early in Spring Training
Matt Shaw, one of the top prospects in all of baseball, could have an opportunity to win the starting third base on the North Side.
Cubs news: Cubs top prospect suffers concerning injury, but there's a silver linin
Cubs are hoping that third base prospect Matt Shaw will make quick recovery from oblique injury and start the season in Japan
Cubs top prospect Matt Shaw is ready to make the most of his chance at 3rd base
The Cubs failed in their pursuit to land veteran Alex Bregman in free agency when he agreed to a lucrative deal with the Red Sox, a decision that ensured Chicago’s starting third base job is wide open for the 23-year-old Matt Shaw to earn.
Cubs injuries: Third baseman Matt Shaw day-to-day with oblique issue
Unless it unexpectedly develops into a more serious injury, however, Shaw is still the front-runner at third base. He’s in his fourth or fifth day of recovery, Counsell estimated, after hurting his oblique on a swing in the batting cages this week.
Chicago Cubs 2025 top 20 prospects: Matt Shaw, Kevin Alcántara lead the way
The Cubs have an impressive group of position players at the top of their system, but the list thins out in quality after that group.
Cubs' Matt Shaw: Looks more secure in role
Shaw 's chances of starting the season as Chicago's regular third baseman seemingly improved when the club missed out on free agent Alex Bregman, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
3 storylines to follow as the Chicago Cubs open spring training
Cubs are eager to change that. And in an NL Central division that appears up for grabs, it’s about time that Chicago steps forward as a clear-cut contender, rather than merely a wait-and-see team. After a busy offseason that featured both a huge acquisition in Kyle Tucker and the failed pursuit of another star in Alex Bregman,
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Runway clear for Shaw to win 3B job: 'It'd be a dream come true'
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After Losing Out on Alex Bregman, Cubs Dealing With Injury to Heir Apparent at Third Base
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'It’s time for Matt': Cubs manager Craig Counsell plans to sign Matt Shaw over Alex Bregman ahead of 2025 Spring Training
The Chicago Cubs are considering signing Matt Shaw as a backup plan if Alex Bregman does not join the team. While the Cubs ...
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A Chicago Cubs-Alex Bregman pairing makes a lot of sense. As spring arrives, the possibility looms
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