Though things have not been quite as pretty as of late with the Milwaukee Brewers not going anywhere and as red hot as anyone, this is a Cubs team that has a real shot this year.

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.

The Chicago Cubs continue to explore options for help at third base amid uncertainty surrounding Matt Shaw. The rookie is 4-for-32 at-bat in July, with three of those hits coming against the Boston Red Sox this weekend after the All-Star break.

Cubs second. Carson Kelly homers to left field. Ian Happ pops out to shallow infield to Salvador Perez. Dansby Swanson singles to left field. Michael Busch strikes out swinging. Justin Turner doubles to left field. Dansby Swanson to third. Matt Shaw homers ...

The Chicago Cubs will be without Pete Crow-Armstrong for their showdown with the Kansas City Royals after the All-Star centerfielder suffered a bruised knee. It's not a long-term issue, but it does leave the Cubs compromised in the outfield Monday night.

Shota Imanaga tossed seven shutout innings and five players hit solo home runs Saturday, carrying the Chicago Cubs to a 6-0 win over the Boston Red Sox.

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