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Cubs Rookie Matt Shaw Honors Friend at Memorial Service

9/22/2025

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Chicago Cubs rookie Matt Shaw missed a game to attend the memorial service for Charlie Kirk in Arizona.
Kirk, a conservative podcaster and Cubs fan, was shot during a speech on September 10.
Shaw had a personal connection with Kirk, having recently been photographed together at a Cubs game.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed Shaw's absence was due to attending a friend's funeral.
Shaw is expected to return for the upcoming Mets series, crucial for the Cubs' playoff positioning.

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Chicago Cubs rookie Matt Shaw missed a game to attend the memorial service for Charlie Kirk in Arizona.
Kirk, a conservative podcaster and Cubs fan, was shot during a speech on September 10.
Shaw had a personal connection with Kirk, having recently been photographed together at a Cubs game.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed Shaw's absence was due to attending a friend's funeral.
Shaw is expected to return for the upcoming Mets series, crucial for the Cubs' playoff positioning.