Matt Shaw’s path to the opening-day third-base job is clear. Will the Chicago Cubs’ top prospect seize it?

Chicago Cubs Top Prospect Will Not Be Ready for Opening Day in Japan

The Chicago Cubs are still searching for their opening day third baseman, and it will not be their top prospect when they head to Japan in March.

Matt Shaw’s path to the opening-day third-base job is clear. Will the Chicago Cubs’ top prospect seize it?

MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs top prospect Matt Shaw admittedly kept an eye on the team’s free-agent pursuit of third baseman Alex Bregman. A front-runner entering spring training to win

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. The Cubs were in the mix for the two-time All-Star before…

Cubs injuries: third baseman Matt Shaw day-to-day with oblique issue

MESA, Ariz. — Cubs top prospect Matt Shaw stood next to third base, arms crossed, looking on intently as Ben Cowles took ground balls Friday.Shaw is considered day-to-day with a left oblique issue, manager Craig Counsell said Friday, the first day of full-squad workouts.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…

Chicago Cubs received welcome news on the status of one of their top prospects: Report

Matt Shaw gave Chicago Cubs fans a scare when it was reported that he had an oblique issue, but thankfully it is nothing to serious with Shaw just needing more rest.

2025 Chicago Cubs Season Projections: Third Base

Like many of the Cubs' positions when the core moved on, third base has been a revolving door. Kris Bryant was the anchor to the hot corner for over five season