MATT SHAW NEWS

Cubs 3B Shaw says he's 'not concerned at all' about backlash for attending Charlie Kirk memorial

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw insists he has no regrets about missing a game to attend the memorial for his friend Charlie Kirk, saying he had an invitation from the right-w...

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds sensed something amiss in game Cubs' Shaw missed for Charlie Kirk service The Cincinnati Reds were in the dark as much as fans of the Reds and Chicago Cubs on Sunday that Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw was not in Cin...

SEPTEMBER 23 • CINCINNATI.COM

Returns to lineup Tuesday Shaw (personal) will start at third base and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Shaw was away from the club Sunday in order to attend a funeral, but he's back in action Tuesday following the Cubs' team off day Monday. The rookie infielder is slashing just .200/.297/.309 in September.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs rookie Matt Shaw misses game to attend Charlie Kirk memorial | Reports Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirms 3B Matt Shaw wasn't with team for 1-0 loss in Cincinnati to attend a friend's funeral, but will return...

SEPTEMBER 22 • USATODAY.COM

Expected back Tuesday Shaw (personal) is expected to be back with the Cubs by Tuesday's series opener versus the Mets, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Shaw was absent from the lineup Sunday against the Reds, which is now understood to be the result of him attending the funeral of a friend. The 23-year-old has struggled to a .200 average with one home run, seven RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base over 55 at-bats in 18 games in September.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Shaw's streak of nine consecutive starts will come to an end Sunday, as he'll yield to Justin Turner at third base. Shaw went 6-for-31 (.194) with a home run and a 4:6 BB:K during the nine-game stretch.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Shaw's streak of nine consecutive starts will come to an end Sunday, as he'll yield to Justin Turner at third base. The rookie went 6-for-31 (.194 average) with a home run and a 4:6 BB:K during the nine-game stretch.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Connects for 12th home run Shaw went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Reds.

Impact Shaw had been in a bit of a power drought, as this was his first home run since Aug. 20, giving him 12 for the season. While the rookie came out of the All-Star break on a hot streak, he has cooled down more recently. Since the beginning of August, Shaw is batting just .222 and he's striking out nearly 24 percent of the time. He should continue to see regular playing time now that the Cubs have clinched a playoff spot, but the team may be less patient in the postseason if Shaw slumps.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Steer hits 2 of the Reds' 5 homers in a 7-4 win over the Cubs

Spencer Steer hit two of Cincinnati’s season-high five homers as the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 on to keep pace in the National League wild-card race

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: Can Anyone Stop the Guardians? The Tigers Sure Didn't

The Guardians keep on winning and winning, Fried goes Maximum, Hunter Greene puts on a show and more from Thursday's MLB action.

SEPTEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Cubs Clinch 1st Playoff Berth Since 2020 With Win Against Pirates

The Chicago Cubs clinched a playoff spot for the first time since the 2020 season with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 17 • FOX SPORTS

Nico Hoerner's 3 RBIs lead Cubs to 4-3 win over fading Rays

Nico Hoerner had three RBIs, including a go-ahead, two-run double in the seventh inning that sparked the Chicago Cubs over the fading Tampa Bay Rays 4-3

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Nick Fortes homers in the 9th inning as the Tampa Bay Rays top the Chicago Cubs 5-4

Nick Fortes hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Chicago Cubs for a 5-4 victory

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Ian Happ homers as the Chicago Cubs knock off the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4

Ian Happ homered and Moisés Ballesteros hit a tiebreaking triple, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the slumping Tampa Bay Rays 6-4

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Back in lineup Friday Shaw (personal) will start at third base and bat ninth in Friday's game versus the Rays.

Impact Shaw had to be scratched from Wednesday's lineup against Atlanta due to personal reasons, but he appeared as a pinch hitter in that contest and is back in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Rays. The rookie infielder had a great start to the second half but has slowed down in recent weeks, slashing .212/.276/.269 with no home runs over his last 19 games.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs provide reasoning for Matt Shaw's absence on Wednesday | Sporting News Matt Shaw was missing from Wednesday's series finale

SEPTEMBER 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Scratched Wednesday Shaw was scratched from the lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact The Cubs haven't provided any details as to why Shaw was taken out of the lineup, but more information may be available soon. In the meantime, Willi Castro will fill in at the hot corner for Chicago and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs beat Braves 6-1 behind Cade Horton's strong outing

Rookie Cade Horton threw 6 1/3 strong innings, Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs pulled away from the Atlanta Braves late for a 6-1 win Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Albies, Olson homers, Elder's strong outing lead the Braves to a 4-1 win over the Cubs

Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson homered and Bryce Elder had his fourth straight strong outing as the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Matt Shaw's wife Daniella embraces summer vibes in radiant bikini during her Dana Point photoshoot, captured through Kristianna Saleh's lens Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw's wife, Danielle, shared snaps on Instagram from her photoshoot at Dana Point on Tuesday. She posted a caro...

SEPTEMBER 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Kyle Tucker hits 3-run HR, leads Cubs past Braves 4-3

Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and added a single, Shota Imanaga pitched six solid innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Reaches three times, swipes base Shaw went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a stolen base and an RBI in Monday's 7-6, extra-inning win over Atlanta.

Impact After an encouraging August in which he batted .240 with an .839 OPS and five home runs across 28 games, Shaw got off to a good start in September. The rookie only swiped one base last month, but he's now got 16 steals overall this season in 19 attempts. Shaw continues to exhibit some growing pains as a 23-year-old, though his mix of power and speed gives him plenty of fantasy upside.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Carson Kelly delivers the Cubs a wild 7-6 victory over the Braves

Carson Kelly hit a tying two-run homer in the eighth inning and a game-ending single in the 10th, sending the Chicago Cubs to a wild 7-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Adames, Lee help Giants beat Cubs 4-3 and complete series sweep

Willy Adames homered twice, Jung Hoo Lee singled in the winning run in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 to complete a three-game sweep

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Justin Verlander wins first home game since joining Giants as San Francisco beats Cubs 5-2

Justin Verlander finally won at home for the first time since joining the Giants

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press