Chicago Cubs camp notes: Matt Shaw learning on the fly in right field — and Jonathon Long withdraws from WBC
Chicago Tribune • 2/27/2026
Summary
Matt Shaw is learning to play right field during Chicago Cubs camp. Additionally, Jonathon Long has withdrawn from the World Baseball Classic (WBC).
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
47d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1136
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1136/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1136/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 47 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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