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Matt Shaw Defends Memorial Trip, Homers After Mets Broadcaster Calls Absence ‘Weird’

Shaw calls the trip a faith-driven obligation cleared by the Cubs, noting MLB’s bereavement policy does not cover non‑family deaths.

Cubs’ Matt Shaw Defends Missing Game to Attend Charlie Kirk Memorial

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