It may not cost Shaw in a deal, but if it does, the Cubs should have a lot more to think about than making a knee-jerk move to swap third basemen with the Diamondbacks. Shaw is a solid defensive player for the Cubs. Suarez is having an outstanding season offensively, but is it worth giving up on Shaw defensively?

Cade Horton’s start was the Cubs’ sixth this season of at least 6⅓ innings with no runs allowed. He had a seven-inning scoreless start vs. the Guardians on July 3. Matthew Boyd also has had two. Shota Imanaga and Justin Steele have had one.

After a slow start to his big-league career, Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw is gradually getting into the swing of things. Shaw is in the midst of a four-game hitting streak, during which he is a combined 6-11 at the plate with two home runs and four RBIs,

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

The Cubs are seeking to make a deep push in the playoffs this season, but they also know they have a few weaknesses to address as the trade deadline looms on July 31.

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

The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs head into a three-game series at American Family Field tied for first place.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/maryland as Former Maryland shortstop Matt Shaw helps Chicago Cubs keep pace in pennant race. The Chicago Cubs are in a tie for first place in the National League Central, and that is in no small part thanks to former Maryland third baseman Matt Shaw.