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Cubs’ Matt Shaw Has Seen Massive Improvement In Key Hitting Metrics In 2nd Half

With an improved exit velocity and hard-hit rate, it’s no surprise that it has translated to success in his stats as well. In ...
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Chicago Cubs news and notes: Colin, Rea, Michael Busch, Matt Shaw and more.

The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. Colin Rea, Michael Busch, and Matt Shaw star for the Cubs.

Cubs capitalize on Jacob Misiorowski's misses to extend winning streak vs. Brewers to three

Jacob Misiorowski, Milwaukee’s rookie phenom, was unraveling. That much was clear after three consecutive walks, including an ...

Cubs Fans Question Craig Counsell As Kyle Tucker Returns And Two Hot Players Benched

The Chicago Cubs have secured a five-game series against the No.1 team in baseball (and their division leaders), the ...

A mental reset and a mechanical tweak has Matt Shaw among the hottest hitters in baseball

Shaw has a 207 wRC+ since the All-Star break. Only three players with at least 50 plate appearances had a better wRC.

Kyle Tucker returns to Cubs' starting lineup for Brewers series finale

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker is back in the starting lineup for Thursday’s series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Matt Shaw’s breakout a silver lining of Cubs’ ugly offensive slump

Despite some noticable offensive woes, Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw sees some positive in the midst of the negative.

Rookie Horton fans career-high 8, Busch and Shaw homer as Cubs beat Blue Jays 4-1

Rookie right-hander Cade Horton struck out a career-high eight in 5 2/3 sharp innings to win his fourth straight start, ...
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Cubs' Willi Castro: Filling in for resting Shaw

Castro doesn't have a clear path to an everyday role in Chicago, but his versatility will allow him to stick in the lineup for the third time in five games. Though Castro will be filling in Thursday ...