MATT SHAW NEWS

Belts first big-league homer Shaw went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-3 victory versus Arizona.

Impact Shaw didn't start the contest, but he came through in a big way as a pinch hitter when he smacked a solo homer to left-center field in the seventh inning. The long ball was his first major-league home run, and it proved to be the winning margin in the 4-3 win. Shaw is working as the Cubs' primary third baseman in his rookie campaign, and he's gone 3-for-19 through his first five major-league games.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Tucker, Matt Shaw power Cubs past Diamondbacks Kyle Tucker had three hits including his first homer of the season, rookie Matt Shaw hit his first major league homer and the Chicago Cubs h...

MARCH 30 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kyle Tucker, Matt Shaw power Cubs past Diamondbacks Kyle Tucker had three hits including his first homer of the season, rookie Matt Shaw hit his first major league homer and the Chicago Cubs h...

MARCH 30 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Watch: Cubs Superstar Prospect Matt Shaw Hits His First MLB Home Run The Chicago Cubs made the bold decision to add their top prospect to the big league roster when they headed to Japan in mid-March. Matt Shaw...

MARCH 30 • SI.COM

Getting Saturday off Shaw is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Shaw is just 2-for-17 with four runs scored and six strikeouts through the Cubs' first four games of the year. He'll get a chance to regroup Saturday; meanwhile, Gage Workman will start at third base and bat eighth.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Scores three times Thursday Shaw went 1-for-4 with a walk and three runs scored in Thursday's 10-6 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Shaw was making his third straight start for the Cubs, and the rookie put together his best performance to date during the team's domestic opener. There may be some growing pains for the 23-year-old, though Chicago seems committed to him at third base, and Shaw did manage a robust .867 OPS across Double-A and Triple-A last year, so the talent is there for him to make an impact in the majors.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Amaya has 2 doubles and 5 RBIs to lead the Cubs past the Diamondbacks 10-6

Miguel Amaya hit two doubles and had five RBIs, Ian Happ added a homer, double and three RBIs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-6 on Thursday night

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

MLB rookie power rankings: Which prospects are poised to make an immediate impact?

While many highly-regarded prospects get some final polishing in the minors, the first rookie power rankings of the year feature Roki Sasaki...

MARCH 27 • FOX SPORTS

Tokyo Series: Roki Sasaki's electric and erratic in highly-anticipated MLB debut

Behind "superhero" Shohei Ohtani, a gem from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and flashes of stardom from Roki Sasaki, the Dodgers' Japanese-born standout...

MARCH 19 • FOX SPORTS

Cubs return from Tokyo with two losses, a better idea of how they need to improve Cubs rookie Matt Shaw has already demonstrated an ability to adjust on defense.

MARCH 19 • SUNTIMES.COM

Ohtani hits solo HR in return to Japan, leading Dodgers' powerful offense to 6-3 win over the Cubs

Shohei Ohtani hit a solo homer in his return to the Tokyo Dome, Roki Sasaki threw three eventful innings in his big-league debut and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6...

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki throws 3 powerful but erratic innings in pressure-packed MLB debut

Roki Sasaki’s Major League Baseball debut was equal parts electrifying and erratic, with the Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander displaying a powerful arm but also a wild streak that...

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Top prospect Matt Shaw makes MLB debut in Chicago Cubs opener: 0-for-4 with 2 strikeouts and a throwing error Matt Shaw became the 33rd Chicago Cubs player to make his MLB debut on opening day before turning 24 years old, the first since Gary Scott i...

MARCH 18 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

MLB Insider Makes Bold Prediction About Cubs' No. 1 Prospect Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw is predicted by some to win the NL Rookie of the Year award over Roki Sasaki and Dylan Crews.

MARCH 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Quiet debut in Tokyo Shaw went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts during Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Dodgers in Tokyo.

Impact The 23-year-old, who is the Cubs' top prospect, batted fifth in his MLB debut Tuesday but failed to make much of an impact at the plate. Shaw earned the Opening Day nod at third base after a strong showing in spring training, as he went 5-for-16 with a double while missing some time due to an oblique issue. His big-league debut may have fell flat, but Shaw still has plenty of upside after he totaled 21 homers and 31 steals with an .867 OPS in 121 games across the Double-A and Triple-A levels last year.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs top prospect Matt Shaw makes MLB debut on Opening Day at Tokyo Dome TOKYO — Matt Shaw went through his regular routine Tuesday afternoon. He fielded ground balls at third base as part of his infield work befo...

MARCH 18 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Batting fifth in MLB debut Shaw is in the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers for the first game of the 2025 Tokyo Series, manning third base and batting fifth.

Impact Widely considered the Cubs' top prospect, Shaw missed time in spring training with an oblique injury but was still able to secure his spot in the lineup for the regular-season opener. He will slot in between Michael Busch and Dansby Swanson against right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto in his MLB debut, after slashing .284/.379/.488 with 21 homers and 31 steals in 121 games between Double-A and Triple-A last season.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Added to 40-man roster The Cubs selected Shaw's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact The club announced nearly one week ago that Shaw would be traveling with the team for the Tokyo series, and Chicago has since signed him to the 40-man roster. This isn't an unexpected transaction, as the 23-year-old was penciled in as the starter at third base early in camp before suffering an oblique injury. Look for Shaw to be announced in the starting lineup at the hot corner for the first game of the Tokyo series against the Dodgers on Tuesday.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE