There are Major League Baseball players who we expect to be stars in 2026, and then there are X-factors who might become stars.

With a new star in the mix and several young players looking to take a step forward in 2026, here are the top items to watch ...

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Would the Chicago Cubs still consider trading infielder Matt Shaw this close to the start of the regular season?

Matt Shaw taking reps in the outfield could give the Cubs the versatile fourth outfielder they’ve been searching for. The Chicago Cubs made quite the splash this offseason by signing infielder Alex ...

MESA, Ariz. — Matt Shaw’s process for getting acclimated to playing in the outfield already involved some help from his Chicago Cubs teammate. Ian Happ understands the challenge of being an ...

The Chicago Cubs third baseman is trying his hand in the outfield to make sure he’s able to play every day. Matt Shaw was displaced in the offseason after the Chicago Cubs committed to a five-year ...

One of the biggest questions surrounding the Chicago Cubs this offseason was how Matt Shaw was going to look offensively this season. Shaw had a very up-and-down offensive season in his rookie year.

The boys in blue are almost all there at Cubs camp. The arrival of designated hitter Moises Ballesteros and a prospect continued to be delayed by visa issues. Still, there was plenty of excitement in ...

The Chicago Cubs made quite the splash this offseason by signing infielder Alex Bregman to a multi-year contract. That move doesn’t just add a star to the lineup, but it also shakes up Matt Shaw’s ...

The Cubs are expected to start Shaw in right field against left-handed pitchers, Bruce Levine of Marquee Sports Network reports. Per Levine, manager Craig Counsell said that Shaw will play a lot in ...