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Matthew Postins

Matthew Postins

Joined: May 24, 2023

Matthew Postins is an award-winning sports journalist who covers the Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros for Sports Illustrated/FanNation. He also covers he Big 12 for Heartland College Sports.

Mar 8, 2025; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw (77) at bat in the bottom of the third during a spring training game against the Seattle Mariners at Sloan Park.
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Chicago Cubs Promote Top Prospect to Finalize Opening Day Roster

The Chicago Cubs released their opening day roster before their game with the Los Angeles Dodgers, which included their top prospect.

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Matt Shaw, shown here with the minor league Iowa Cubs in 2024, stands to be the Chicago Cubs every-day third baseman this season.
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Chicago Cubs Future Star at Third Base Makes Spring Training Debut

The Chicago Cubs got their top prospect into the lineup for the first time on Sunday as he starts to make his case a starter at third base.

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Mar 1, 2025; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Colin Rea (53) throws against the Cleveland Guardians in the first inning at Sloan Park.
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Chicago Cubs Rotation Candidate Sees Stock Boost After Latest Performance

There is also another factor that could lead this Chicago Cubs veteran starting pitcher to make the rotation on opening day.

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Feb 10, 2025; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) runs through drills during spring training camp.
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Chicago Cubs Set Dramatic Starting Pitching Matchup for Tokyo Series Opener

The Chicago Cubs finally made their determination on the pitcher that will start their season opener in the Tokyo Series.

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Sep 25, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Cody Poteet (72) follows through on a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium.
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Chicago Cubs to Start Cody Bellinger Trade Return in Spring Training Opener

This recent acquisition for the Chicago Cubs will make the start for the team in their spring training opener on Thursday.

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Sep 24, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
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Would Chicago Cubs Trade with Arch-Rival to Solve Key Infield Question?

The Chicago Cubs could make one more move to bolster their infield, but could they put this long-standing rivalry aside?

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Feb 10, 2025; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) runs through drills during spring training camp.
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Chicago Cubs Ace Will Likely Face Countryman in Japan Series Against Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs have not determined when Shota Imanaga will start in the Japan Series, but he is likely to face one of his countrymen.

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Feb 10, 2025; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) runs through drills during spring training camp.
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Chicago Cubs Ace Ready to Turn Tables on Teammates During Japan Series

The Chicago Cubs left-hander can’t wait to get his teammates overseas for the Japan Series next month.

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Mar 6, 2016; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs hats and gloves sit in the dugout prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.
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Chicago Cubs Reveal Spring Training Television Schedule, Game Times

The Chicago Cubs are set to broadcast the majority of their spring training games back to the Windy City this February and March.

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Sep 19, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad (72) delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Wrigley Field.
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Chicago Cubs’ Three Biggest Questions to Answer at Spring Training

The Chicago Cubs need to get resolution on these three items before they wrap up spring training in Mesa, Ariz.

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Jun 21, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward (22) looks on during batting practice before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
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San Diego Padres, Former Chicago Cubs World Series Champ Agree to Contract

The San Diego Padres are rolling the dice on the former Chicago Cubs outfielder, who was a part of the team's 2016 World Series title team.

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Iowa Cubs' Owen Caissie runs toward the dugout during a game against the Toledo Mud Hens at Principal Park on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Des Moines.
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Chicago Cubs Farm System Ranking Takes Curious Drop After Hot Offseason

The Chicago Cubs’ latest farm system ranking from a respected publication hinged on one missing piece.

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