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?

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.

Matt Shaw's rollercoaster season positions him as a key trade asset amid major Cubs' roster changes. Chicago will look to upgrade other areas of the roster.

The Cubs ’ lineup had a bit of a different look Friday against White Sox right-hander Adrian Houser, who is in the midst of the best season of his career. Switch-hitting Vidal Brujan got the start at third base over Matt Shaw, and left-handed-hitting Reese McGuire started behind the plate.

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. Horton has not given up a run in his last 12⅔ innings spanning three games.

The latest Chicago Cubs rumors include Matt Shaw's grim future, an unexpected leg up for Eugenio Suárez, and a potential Charlie Morton trade red flag.

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

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.