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Cubs' huge bet on Matt Shaw threatens to cost them everything

No matter what happens between now and 6 p.m. ET, though, what's clear is that Chicago felt more than comfortable letting embattled rookie Matt Shaw sink or swim at the hot corner. And that bet might ...

Matt Shaw’s recent surge won’t end Cubs’ pursuit of Eugenio Suárez at trade deadline

CHICAGO — Matt Shaw exited Yankee Stadium and hopped into a rental car for the ride to his family’s lake house in upstate New ...

Cubs Believe in Matt Shaw at Third Base, Still Monitoring Eugenio Suarez

The Chicago Cubs have been in the mix for Arizona Diamondbacks' third baseman Eugenio Suarez for a while, but the recent success of rookie third baseman Matt Shaw has complicated things in Chicago.

One key reason the Cubs are still in the driver seat at the deadline

At the time of writing, we have about 5 hours left before the deadline. The Cubs not making a move, in theory, is inexcusable ...

Cubs address third base need, acquire utilityman Willi Castro from Twins

The Cubs have acquired Willi Castro from the Twins in exchange for prospect pitchers Ryan Gallagher and Sam Armstrong, per Jon Heyman. Chicago has been one of the best teams in Major League Baseball ...

Sources: Twins trade Will Castro to Cubs for prospects

The Chicago Cubs acquired super utility man Willi Castro from the Minnesota Twins for two prospects, sources confirmed to ...

Cubs Still Attempting Trade for Star Third Baseman Despite Matt Shaw's Hot Streak

The Chicago Cubs are not ending their pursuit of the trade deadline's top player even though they may not need him.

Cubs will continue pursuit of Eugenio Suárez despite Matt Shaw's resurgence

The Chicago Cubs desperately need starting pitching but are strong suitors for Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio ...

Happ and Shaw homer as the Cubs shut down the White Sox for a 6-1 victory

Ian Happ and Matt Shaw homered in the seventh inning, helping Cade Horton and the Chicago Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 ...

Cubs Bolster Infield Depth In Deadline Deal With Twins

The Chicago Cubs came into the MLB trade deadline this year rumored to be on the lookout for some help at third base and they acquired some in the form of Willi ...

Matt Shaw, Ian Happ go deep as Cubs cruise past White Sox in crosstown clash

Ian Happ and Matt Shaw homered to back 6 1/3 strong innings from Cade Horton as the visiting Chicago Cubs defeated the ...

This massive Cubs deal would be steep price to pay for ace Chicago needs

Chicago Cubs are tied with the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the NL Central and for the best record in the National League. Clearly, this Cubs t ...