Chicago Cubs’ Matt Shaw adds another position to his repertoire: first base

MESA, Ariz. — Three days of early work at first base was all Matt Shaw needed before his position debut in spring game action for the Chicago Cubs. Shaw, armed with catcher Carson Kelly’s first base mitt, got the start in Wednesday’s 9-8 walk-off win over the Kansas City Royals and was tested by the nuances of the position. He cleanly handled the first ball hit to him in the top of the second, ...