Report of racial slurs toward Heyward unconfirmed

ST. LOUIS — Jason Heyward heard the boos at Busch Stadium, but if someone was yelling racial slurs at him Monday night, the Cubs outfielder didn’t hear them.

The New York Daily News, citing four messages on Twitter, claimed Monday’s Cubs vs. Cardinals game was marred by racial comments directed at Heyward, who was playing his first game at Busch Stadium since leaving the Cardinals to sign with the Cubs. ESPN reviewed the audio from the game and also did not hear anything. Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said the team’s public relations staff had been reviewing the various feeds and found nothing.

Heyward said he “honestly wasn’t really listening” to the fans Monday night.

“Have I heard [racial slurs] before? Yes,” Heyward said …

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