Matt Shaw - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Tallies three doubles Wednesday Shaw went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 11-2 win over the Phillies.

Impact Shaw got into a nice groove Wednesday as he delivered his first three-hit effort of the season and doubled his extra-base hit total. The 24-year-old also raised his batting average from .200 to .245 in the process. Shaw has seen his playing time trend down with Seiya Suzuki back from the injured list, though the former can still provide fantasy value from a super utility role due to his ability to hit for power and swipe a base.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hoerner drives in 5 runs, Imanaga strikes out 11 to lead Cubs past Phillies

Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Busch ends 0-for-30 slide with tying single, Cubs overcome 5-run deficit to beat Pirates 7-6

Michael Busch ended an 0-for-30 slide with a tying, two-run single in the eighth inning and Carson Kelly had a winning single in the ninth as the Chicago Cubs overcame a five-run d...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Impact Though Shaw will be included in the lineup Sunday, his playing time is expected to trend down moving forward after the Cubs recently welcomed Seiya Suzuki back from the injured list. Shaw -- who is hitting .237/.268/.421 with two home runs and a stolen base over 42 plate appearances on the season -- will fill in at first base while Michael Busch receives his first day off of 2026.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pirates play the Cubs after Cruz's 4-hit game

The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Chicago Cubs after Oneil Cruz had four hits against the Cubs on Saturday

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ramírez escapes bases-loaded jams in 10th, 11th innings, NL Central-leading Pirates beat Cubs 4-3

Yohan Ramírez escaped bases-loaded jams in the 10th and 11th innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of a throwing error by Caleb Thielbar to score the go-ahead run in a...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Bryan Reynolds homers as the Pittsburgh Pirates blank the Chicago Cubs 2-0

Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer and Carmen Mlodzinski pitched six-hit ball into the sixth inning, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Goes deep again Monday Shaw went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Rays.

Impact The Cubs only tallied four hits as a team but Shaw made his count, as he went deep for the second straight game. The 24-year-old might be getting into an offensive groove, though his playing time figures to trend downward to a degree once Seiya Suzuki (knee) is able to return. Suzuki is expected back Friday, giving Shaw the rest of the week as Chicago's top option in right field. He should still cover right on occasion once Suzuki is back, particularly in the early going as the Cubs may want to ease Suzuki back into action.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mullins, Aranda and Caminero homer to lead Rays over Cubs 6-4 in return to Tropicana Field

Cedric Mullins, Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 in their first game at Tropicana Field in 561 days

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

CJ Kayfus, Gabriel Arias drive in 2 runs apiece as Guardians down Cubs 6-5 to split doubleheader

CJ Kayfus homered and Gabriel Arias hit an RBI single in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 and split a doubleheader

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Connects for first home run Shaw went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Guardians.

Impact Shaw continues to see ample playing time in right field with Seiya Suzuki (knee) still on the inured list. The 24-year-old hasn't done a ton offensively with a .217 batting average and .588 OPS across seven games, and his home run Sunday was his first of the year. Shaw should continue to see the field most days, but Suzuki is working through a rehab assignment and should be back soon, which would likely push the former into more of a super utility role.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies two hits, two RBI in win Shaw went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Angels.

Impact Shaw has started four of Chicago's first six games of the season in right field, with Michael Conforto also working into the mix. The former delivered his first multi-hit effort of the year Wednesday, and he should continue to see regular time in right until Seiya Suzuki (knee) is able to return. When Suzuki does come back, Shaw may shift into more of a super utility role for the Cubs due to his ability to play the infield as well.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Boyd helps the Cubs beat the Angels 6-2 in rubber game of series

Matthew Boyd struck out 10 while pitching into the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Matt Shaw to Dodgers: Fantasy Impact Set to Soar in Hypothetical Mock Trade In this mock trade, the Cubs send Matt Shaw to the Dodgers, where his fantasy value could rise in a star studded lineup with speed, power, a...

MARCH 31 • SI.COM

Sits in favor of Conforto Shaw is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Angels.

Impact Shaw started each of the first two games of the season in right field, but he's been on the bench in favor of Michael Conforto for the last two tilts. All four contests have been versus right-handed pitching, and the two players could continue to share right field until Seiya Suzuki (knee) returns.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Shaw is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Shaw went 1-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored in both of the Cubs' first two games of the season, but he'll cede right field to Michael Conforto in the series finale. While Seiya Suzuki (knee) is on the shelf, Shaw should rank as the preferred option in right field against left-handed pitching, but Shaw and Conforto could operate in more of a timeshare versus righties.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cade Horton and Ian Happ power the Cubs to a 10-2 victory over the Nationals

Cade Horton threw four-hit ball into the seventh inning, Ian Happ broke the game open with a three-run homer in the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs routed the Washington National...

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Starting Opening Day in RF Shaw is starting in right field and batting ninth in Thursday's season opener against the Nationals.

Impact Michael Conforto was expected to step in as the Cubs' primary right fielder versus right-handed pitching with Seiya Suzuki (knee) on the injured list, but Shaw will instead get the call Opening Day against Washington righty Cade Cavalli. Shaw almost exclusively played third base as rookie last season, but he prepared to fill a super-utility role during the offseason and will immediately get a look at one of his new positions Thursday. The 24-year-old struggled to a .689 OPS in 126 regular-season games last year in his first taste of the majors but is coming off a strong spring training, during which he batted .320/.417/.500 in 60 plate appearances.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

What are the Cubs going to do with Matt Shaw? MLB insider tries to answer tough question | Sporting News Chicago has backed itself into a corner.

MARCH 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chicago Cubs suggested to change Matt Shaw's trajectory amid Seiya Suzuki injury | Sporting News Could this be positive for Shaw's development?

MARCH 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Gets run at first base Shaw played first base for the first time in his career during Wednesday's Cactus League contest, and he could be a contingency option there for the Cubs during the regular season,...

Impact Shaw is adding to his defensive acumen in an effort to grow into more of a super utility role for the Cubs, though he had to borrow Carson Kelly's first baseman's glove to try out the new position Wednesday. With Tyler Austin (knee) set to miss a few months, Chicago is looking for added versatility off the bench. Shaw almost exclusively played third base as a rookie last year, with a handful of appearances at second, but he's already played in right field, center field and now first so far this spring. It seems like the 24-year-old could play regularly for the Cubs across the diamond in 2026 even without a regular starting position.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pull It In the Air, Shaw at First Base, Reliever Notes, and Other Cubs Bullets The value of pulling the ball in the air for a guy like Matt Shaw.

MARCH 12 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Shaw's next show of versatility? Trying out first base MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs asked Matt Shaw recently if he was willing to try his hand at first base as part of his move to a super utility role...

MARCH 11 • MLB.COM

Clubs first spring home run Shaw went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's Cactus League contest against the Rangers.

Impact The home run was the first of the spring for Shaw, who is batting .310 with an .812 OPS across 11 Cactus League contests. Also notable Tuesday was seeing the youngster start in center field. With Alex Bregman now in the fold to play third base, Shaw is getting comfortable in the outfield, and the Cubs plan to start him regularly in right field against left-handed pitchers. Shaw struggled with consistency during his 2025 rookie campaign, though he still managed 13 home runs and 17 stolen bases. It remains to be seen how much the 24-year-old will play in 2026, but he could take a step forward from a fantasy perspective if he sees the field often enough from a utility role.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Here's the Cubs' player pool for their Spring Breakout game MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs have balanced building a playoff-contending roster with creating developmental runway for prospects in the Major Lea...

MARCH 5 • MLB.COM

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