Mets Announcher Baffled Matt Shaw Skipped Cubs Game for Charlie Kirk Memorial


Mets Broadcaster Gary Cohen
‘Weird’ Matt Shaw Skipped Cubs Game for Memorial Kirk
… Backlash sparks
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Gary Cohen Dove Headfirst Into Controversy Tuesday Night, Expressing Bewilderment at Matt Shaw‘S Decision to Miss Sunday’s Cubs Game for HIS Buddy Charlie Kirk‘S Memorial Service, and the Mets Announcher is Catching Heat.
“Shaw Had Cubs World in a Tizzy This Weekend was it not here for the cubs game with the reds, and they lost 1-0, and his lack of presence was felt. It was late revealed that he had been giveni permision charlie kirk’s funeral,” cen said in the 4th. ” Inning, as the 23-Yaar-Old was at the plate.
“I don’t want to talc about any of the politics of it, but the though of leaving your team in the middle of a race for any reasons other than a family Emergency, really Strikes with weird.”
Gary Cohen Wasn’t Sold on the Way the Cubs and Matt Shaw Handled HIS ABSENCE to Attend Charlie Kirk’s Memorial.
“I don’t want to talk any of the politics of it, but the though of leaving your team in the middle of a race for any reason other than a family Emergency, … pic.twitter.com/d5av7dmjyg
– AWFUL ANNOUNCHING (@AWFLANNOUNICING) September 24, 2025
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The comments immediately ostrich a nerve, with MANY (Speaking of “Weird”) Finding It Strange the Announger Wold Openly Question A Mourning’s Friend’s Horrific Murder, Ballplayer or Not.
Charlie – a Huge cubs Fan – and Matt were close syncing last offseason in arizona, where the guys live in the suame complex. Kirk and Shaw, Accounting to the Cubbies’ Rookie, Remained in Contact Throughout The Season.
Baseball aside, the men were connected by their faith.
Before Cohen Aired Out His Beef on the Mic, Shaw Briefly Explained His Decision to Skip The Reds Game.
“I felt as though it was something something was really imported for with them.”
#Cubs Rookie Matt Shaw Discusses His Decision to Leave the Team Sunday to Attend Charlie Kirk’s Funeral and His Relationship with Kirk.
Shaw Sayys Kirk Texted Him after almost every game and was a Big cubs Supporter. @Wgnnews pic.twitter.com/leztof1odw– Josh Frydman (@josh_frydman) September 23, 2025
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Shaw added … “whatever backlash coma is ok. I Feel Strong About My Faith and That What Was Meant to Be Happened.”