WATCH: Craig Counsell proud of Matt Shaw's adjustments |
Tony Crumpton
· · Sunday, August 10 2025
Cubs manager Craig Counsell met with the media ahead of first pitch from St. Louis, Missouri discussing the uncertainty of Sunday's game with inclement weather, Matt Shaw's abilities to make adjustments post All-Star break and more.
Watch the pregame video below:
Video summary/cliff notes:
(00:00) Counsell says earlier torrential rains shouldn’t impact the game start; main issue is local flooding.
(00:27) Cubs are adapting fine to not having access to the batting cages for the day—just something different.
(00:40) Matt Shaw’s post-All-Star break improvements stem from both a mental reset and physical adjustments.
(01:12) Shaw faced the challenges of the big leagues, including being sent down, returning for a good stretch, then struggling again—normal growing pains for a rookie.
(01:46) Counsell praises Shaw’s resiliency—continuing to work, search for answers, and improve despite setbacks.
(02:07) Shaw’s offensive talent is starting to emerge as he stays true to himself while making necessary tweaks.
(02:29) Shaw is a “tinkerer” mechanically—his stance and approach may change over time, which Counsell sees as part of his journey to get better.
(02:55) Shaw is open to trying and hearing new ideas to improve, even if it means looking different on different days.
