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Cubs 3B Shaw says he’s ‘not concerned at all’ about backlash for attending Charlie Kirk memorial
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw insisted 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. Shaw said Tuesday that Kirk’s widow Erika texted asking him to attend the event, and he was “not concerned at all” about any backlash toward him for going. “Whatever backlash comes is OK,” Shaw said.
Cubs’ Matt Shaw explains skipping game for Charlie Kirk memorial
Rookie Matt Shaw missed the Cubs’ game in a pennant race to attend service for right-wing podcaster Charlie Kirk.
Nico Hoerner’s 3 RBIs lead Cubs to 4-3 win over fading Rays
Nico Hoerner had three RBIs, including a go-ahead, two-run double in the seventh inning that sparked the Chicago Cubs over the fading the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3.
Chicago Cubs add two more veteran players in 1B Carlos Santana and RHP Aaron Civale
The 39-year-old Santana was let go by the Guardians on Thursday, ending his third stint with the franchise.
Spencer Strider takes the mound against the Cubs
Spencer Strider looks to take his momentum against the Marlins into Chicago to face the Cubs
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Justin Turner hits a game-ending homer as the Cubs top the Orioles 5-3
Justin Turner hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Leading off the ninth, Dansby Swanson reached on a throwing error on third baseman Jordan Westburg. Manager Craig Counsell then sent Turner to the plate to hit for Michael Busch.
Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox play in game 2 of series
The Chicago Cubs face the Boston Red Sox, leading the series 1-0.
Cubs trade proposal lands $70 million Pirates star
The Cubs need a third baseman, and should pay up to land Pirates’ 3b Ke’Bryan Hayes before the MLB trade deadline.