Cubs, Shaw and Tokyo

Jed Hoyer's mistakes are forcing Cubs to rush things with top prospect Matt Shaw
This is incredibly exciting news for Cubs fans, first and foremost. Shaw, Chicago's first-round pick back in 2023 and the No. 19 prospect overall according to MLB Pipeline, is going to make his MLB debut against the defending World Series champions in Tokyo. Does it get more thrilling than that?
Cubs bringing No. 1 prospect Shaw for Tokyo Series
Brown, Wicks among Cubs pitchers expected to travel to Tokyo As the Cubs assembled their 31-man travel roster for the Tokyo Series, they prioritized pitchers who can provide lengt
Cubs Opening Day roster projection 2.0: Matt Shaw makes the Tokyo Series team
"I’ve been preparing for this opportunity for my entire life," the 23-year-old Shaw said of making Chicago's travel roster.
Chicago Cubs Manager Reveals Opening Day Status of Top Prospect Matt Shaw
The Chicago Cubs have made a decision on whether or not their top prospect will be making their first trip of the season.
Major League Scouting Report: Chicago Cubs’ Matt Shaw
According to MLB.com, infielder Matt Shaw is the No.1 ranked Chicago Cubs prospect. The right-handed hitting Shaw, 23, has an excellent chance to break Cubs camp as part of the team’s 26-man roster. In fact, fangraphs.com lists Shaw as the Cubs starting third baseman, hitting 8th in the lineup.
Cubs set Tokyo Series travel roster; Matt Shaw expected to debut in Japan
Shaw is expected to make his major-league debut in the Tokyo Series. The Cubs will have to clear a 40-man-roster spot to activate him, but they don’t have to make any moves until just before Opening Day in Japan.
Chicago Cubs Make Crucial Decision on One of Baseball's Top Prospects
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell made a big revelation on Tuesday, saying that top prospect Matt Shaw is going to Japan for the looming Tokyo Series, which b
Who made the Chicago Cubs roster for their upcoming series in Tokyo — and who is staying back
The Chicago Cubs have finalized their travel roster to Japan. Third baseman Matt Shaw is making the trip for the Tokyo Series, manager Craig Counsell told reporters.
Cubs bringing No. 1 prospect Shaw to Japan for Tokyo Series
Cubs infielder Matt Shaw \-\- the club’s top prospect and No. 19 overall by MLB Pipeline -- will travel with the team to Japan ahead of the Tokyo Series against the Dodgers on March 18 and 19, manager Craig Counsell announced on Tuesday.
Chicago Cubs Still Weighing Matt Shaw's Opening Day Status, Per Report
Matt Shaw is primed to make the leap to MLB in 2025, but it still remains to be seen if the Cubs will insert him into their lineup for the Tokyo Series.
Cubs' Matt Shaw: Team undecided on Tokyo series
The Cubs have not yet made a decision as to whether to carry Shaw on the roster for their two-game series versus the Dodgers in Tokyo from March 18-19, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports. Mooney indicates that the Cubs probably already would have decided to include Shaw on the Tokyo series roster and started him at third base if the infielder had not suffered an oblique injury that's limited him to just nine Cactus League plate appearances.
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