Third baseman Matt Shaw hit four home runs in two games at Triple-A Iowa. When will the Chicago Cubs bring him back up? Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 89°F.

Chicago Cubs infield prospect Matt Shaw is turning heads once again, delivering an eye-catching performance on Sunday against Triple-A Louisville. Shaw went 2-for-5, collecting both a double and a ...

Mission accomplished. Shaw was recalled May 19, and the plane ride back was a lot sweeter.. The 23-year-old is taking full advantage of his second chance with the parent club. After hitting .172 ...

Matt Shaw's turnaround is credited to the Cubs' coaching staff. Another noticeable component in his game has been the extra-base hits. After recording just two extra-base hits in his first 18 ...

Shaw, 23, batted just .172/.294/.241 (55 OPS+) with eight more strikeouts than walks across 18 games. He's fared better since returning to Triple-A, hitting .286/.409/.560 with six home runs and ...

Matt Shaw, who was demoted to Triple-A Iowa in mid-April, returned to the Chicago Cubs on Monday for their series opener vs. the Miami Marlins.

When the Chicago Cubs optioned Matt Shaw to Triple-A Iowa last Tuesday, it was a sign that they just didn’t feel he looked like his best self offensively.

Shaw has always been known for his ability to hit the ball hard and on a line. In his first stint in the big leagues, he had a line-drive rate of 20.5 percent and a hard-hit rate of 12.5 percent.

Still, third base has been a problem for much of 2025, but now it seems that rookie Matt Shaw is fixing the problem after a much-needed stint in the minors. As things stand, the Cubs have a two ...