Matt Shaw is primed to make the leap to the big leagues in 2025, but it still remains to be seen if the Chicago Cubs are comfortable inserting him into their lineup for the Tokyo Series.

MLB teams may be in the midst of spring training season, but two of the league's 30 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, are preparing for an uncharacteristically early start to the season in less than two weeks.

The Chicago Cubs will be without star second baseman Nico Hoerner for their opening series in Japan against the Los Angeles Dodger

Montgomery struck out on a breaking ball from Gavin Williams and grounded out in two plate appearances. In the field, he was immediately tested with a pop fly in the sun. He also fielded a ground ball on his backhand and made a relatively simple tag when catcher Matt Thaiss threw out Lane Thomas attempting to steal. “Felt natural,” Montgomery said.

The Chicago Cubs earned an absolutely dominant 16-1 victory on Tuesday afternoon over the San Diego Padres and got to 9-2 in the Cactus League during what has b