The Chicago Cubs have sent their struggling top prospect back to the minors. Third baseman Matt Shaw was optioned down to Triple-A Iowa, the team announced Tuesday. Utility man Vidal Bruján was activated off the injured list in a corresponding move and will replace Shaw in the team's position player group.

SAN DIEGO – Standing inside the visitors’ dugout at Petco Park on Monday afternoon, Matt Shaw expressed confidence that he was on the cusp of turning a corner. He believed he had identified a flaw in

The Chicago Cubs have optioned top prospect Matt Shaw to Triple-A Iowa after a disappointing start to the rookie third baseman's career. Shaw, the No. 13 pick in the 2023 amateur draft, is just 10 for 58 with one homer and three RBIs.

Nico Hoerner tripled in the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning on Tuesday and the visiting Chicago Cubs handed the San Diego Padres their first home loss, 2-1.

Manny Machado's torrid start will continue vs. a lefty whose number he's had for a while now in Matthew Boyd, per our MLB betting picks.

Nico Hoerner's triple leading off the 10th inning drove in automatic runner Dansby Swanson, and the Chicago Cubs beat San Diego 2-1 on Tuesday night, handing the Padres their first loss in 12 home games.