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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 Manager Remains Under Fire For Questionable Lineup Decisions

Despite a series win over MLB's top team, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell continues to be questioned for his puzzling ...

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 ...

Busch hits a 3-run double off Misiorowski as the Cubs beat the Brewers 4-3

Michael Busch hit a three-run double off Jacob Misiorowski, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Wednesday night for their third consecutive victory over the NL Central leaders. Matt ...

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.

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 ...

Pat Murphy gets brutally honest on Brewers slump vs. Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy provides a real and honest assessment following loses to the Chicago Cubs.

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 ...