HEARTBREAK & HOPE: Matt Shaw Announces ‘Little Cubs Warrior’ Pregnancy in Emotional Video.vc

THE PRIVATE STAR SPEAKS: SHAW’S LOVE STORY REVEALED

Chicago was truly shocked when Matt Shaw—the Cubs’ brightest young talent and perhaps the team’s most notoriously private player—suddenly spoke out about his personal life for the first time, confirming that his wife, Danielle, was pregnant with their first child.

The infielder, who rarely engages with media outside of baseball and is famously absent from social media, released a short, emotional video capturing the moment he told his family. It was a rare, intimate look into the life of the 24-year-old rising star, who only recently celebrated his “fairytale” wedding with Danielle in November.

THE PHRASE THAT STUNNED CHICAGO

The emotional crescendo arrived when Shaw, tearing up while holding a tiny Cubs onesie, looked at the camera and uttered the phrase that immediately sent the Cubs Nation community into a collective moment of raw emotion:

“It’s a little Cubs warrior coming to Wrigley in the fall.”

The whole community almost burst into tears because the phrase “Cubs Warrior” has taken on a deeply resonant, spiritual meaning in Chicago.

Why the Phrase Cut So Deep:

• The Charlie Kirk Tragedy: Just months ago, Shaw was thrust into the national spotlight for missing a game to attend the memorial service for his friend and devoted Cubs fan, Charlie Kirk. Shaw spoke movingly about the emotional turmoil and the support he received from his teammates and the community during that challenging time.
• The Faith Connection: Shaw has been outspoken about how his faith is the primary force that drives him, helping him overcome adversity on and off the field. The term “warrior” immediately tied the new baby to that public narrative of resilience, faith, and the fight to overcome struggles.
• The Timing: The announcement comes amid massive uncertainty for Shaw’s role on the team, with the Cubs actively pursuing high-profile free agents like Alex Bregman at his third base position. This announcement, therefore, serves as a powerful declaration of his commitment to Chicago—both his family life and his baseball career—no matter the trade rumors or competition.

The video transformed Shaw from the silent, talented rookie into a beloved member of the Chicago community, whose personal life is now deeply intertwined with the hope and future of the Cubs franchise.