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The Cubs have sent 3b Matt Shaw back down to Iowa. Shaw's season hasn't started as the Cubs or the fan base had hoped. Hitting .172. This is probably the right move by the Cubs. Shaw has the tools, but the adjustment curve to MLB pitching is steep, especially when your contact quality is in the bottom 2 percent. That 1.80 SO/BB ratio is encouraging, which shows heโs not completely overmatched, just not squaring the ball up yet. Could be timing, approach, or just a confidence thing.
The Chicago Bearsโ Top 30 visits give us a unique glimpse into their scouting priorities for the 2025 NFL Draft. From depth at wide receiver to future cornerback projects and hybrid athletes, the visits reveal a blend of immediate needs and long-term vision. Here's a breakdown of the prospects who've made their way to Halas Hall:
The Cubs
The Cubs have sent 3b Matt Shaw back down to Iowa. Shaw's season hasn't started as the Cubs or the fan base had hoped. Hitting .172. This is probably the right move by the Cubs. Shaw has the tools, but the adjustment curve to MLB pitching is steep, especially when your contact quality is in the bottom 2 percent. That 1.80 SO/BB ratio is encouraging, which shows heโs not completely overmatched, just not squaring the ball up yet. Could be timing, approach, or just a confidence thing.
The Bears
The Chicago Bearsโ Top 30 visits give us a unique glimpse into their scouting priorities for the 2025 NFL Draft. From depth at wide receiver to future cornerback projects and hybrid athletes, the visits reveal a blend of immediate needs and long-term vision. Here's a breakdown of the prospects who've made their way to Halas Hall:
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