Coverage dated September 23, 2025

Cubs 3B Shaw says he's 'not concerned at all' about backlash for attending Charlie Kirk memorial

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Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw insists he has no regrets about missing a game to attend the memorial for his friend Charlie Kirk, saying he had an invitation from the right-wing commentator’s widow and permission from the team to attend the event in Glendale, Arizona.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Cubs 3B Shaw says he's 'not concerned at all' about backlash for attending Charlie Kirk memorial (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw insists he has no regrets about missing a game to attend the memorial for his friend Charlie Kirk, saying he had an invitation from the right-wing commentator’s widow and permission from the team to attend the event in Glendale, Arizona.

  2. The Federalist

    Chicago Cubs Star Stands By Attending Charlie Kirk Memorial (opens The Federalist)

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    Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw stood by his decision to miss his team's Sunday game to attend the memorial of his friend, Charlie Kirk.

  3. ABC 7 Chicago

    Cubs player Matt Shaw defends missing game to attend Charlie Kirk's memorial service (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw has defended his actions after missing a game to attend the memorial service for Charlie Kirk.

  4. ABC 7 Chicago

    Cubs' Shaw: Was important to attend Charlie Kirk's memorial (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw said Tuesday that he has no regrets about missing a game to attend the memorial for his friend Charlie Kirk.

  5. NBC News

    Cubs infielder Matt Shaw defends missing game to attend Charlie Kirk's memorial service (opens NBC News)

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    Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw said he thought it was "really important" for him to attend Charlie Kirk's memorial service on Sunday, adding he isn't paying attention to the backlash for leaving his team as they jockey for playoff positioning