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When the Chicago Cubs added Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros over the offseason, the team wasn’t quite sure what it had in Pete Crow-Armstrong. The highly-regarded prospect had an uneven debut with Chicago in 2024. But Crow-Armstrong fulfilled his promise with a breakout season this year and Tucker has continued to […]

Chicago Cubs catcher Pete Crow-Armstrong is “grateful” after being selected by the fans as an MLB All-Star. To reciprocate the appreciation, he ventured into territory athlete don’t typically venture into these days. On Thursday, Armstrong huddled with Cubs fans on Waveland Avenue before their game against the Cleveland Guardians, per Jomboy Media. He hung out […]

The Chicago Cubs landed Kyle Tucker in a blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros over the offseason. Tucker had spent the first seven years of his career in Houston, winning a World Series title with the team in 2022. Much was expected of the veteran right fielder in his debut season with the Cubs. And […]

The Chicago Cubs have surged into the spotlight in 2025, and so has their dynamic center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, who just earned his first career selection to the MLB All-Star Game. Known for his elite defense and speed, the 23-year-old five-tool player is delivering on the hype that surrounded his arrival in Chicago—and fans are […]

The 2021 trade between the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets that sent top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong to Chicago in exchange for All-Star shortstop Javier Baez has come full circle in one of the most unexpected ways. Four years later, both players will start in center field for their respective leagues at the 2025 MLB […]

Saturday’s game between the Chicago Cubs and the Seattle Mariners featured two hot offenses going at it. Pete Crow-Armstrong is a National League MVP candidate while Cal Raleigh has broken records for Seattle this season. However, the offenses were not the only factors contributing to the heat. The game was played in mid-90-degree heat, and […]

Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field on Friday. It was the first time the retired slugger made an appearance at the stadium since 2004, his final season with the Chicago Cubs. The organization essentially exiled the former All-Star after allegations of PED use marred his accomplishments with the club. The icy relationship then lasted over […]

Sammy Sosa made his long-awaited return to Wrigley Field on Friday. The former fan favorite had been exiled by the Chicago Cubs after parting on bad terms with the team 21 years ago. Now the team’s all-time home run leader was welcomed back to his old stomping grounds. And he caught up with current fan […]

Despite having actors as parents, Pete Crow-Armstrong led a normal life. The Chicago Cubs player widely known as “PCA” is the son of Ashley Armstrong and Matthew John Armstrong. The MLB star recently shared what it was like growing up with actors as parents. “Everyone expects this Hollywood answer to this question,” Crow-Armstrong told ESPN […]

The Chicago Cubs were 45-28 entering Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. While bringing in Kyle Tucker in the offseason was a major boost, it was not the biggest revelation. Instead, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s MVP caliber season has Cubs president Jed Hoyer thankful for an injury earlier in his career when Chicago traded Javier Baez away. […]

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has been one of the biggest surprises in baseball this year. He has quickly become one of the most exciting players in the league as his dazzling plays in the outfield and power hitting are a sight to behold. Guys like him are a big reason why the Cubs […]

The MVP-caliber season for Pete Crow-Armstrong continues on as he just accomplished a feat at a very fast rate. On Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers, the speedy outfielder smashed another home run. This homer marks the 20th of the season, which puts him in rare company. Crow-Armstrong is now the fourth fastest player to accomplish […]

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has a flare that is hard to ignore, and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams couldn’t help but notice. Armstrong cranked a solo home run that helped the Cubs cement a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Crow-Armstrong watched the ball fly after tossing his bat aside with real […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has emerged as on of Major League Baseball’s most popular players. The 23-year-old has become a fan favorite in Chicago and is in MVP consideration in the National League. Despite his electric start to the season, Crow-Armstrong’s desire to participant in the marquee event of All-Star Weekend caught fans off […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered Friday’s game against the Chicago Cubs with confidence. Andrew MCcutchen just moved up in the Pirates’ record book and Paul Skenes was scheduled to start the game, and he dominated once again. However, he left a 0-0 ball game after five innings. The game was tight down the stretch, but the […]

There’s virtually no stopping Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. The man known as “PCA” is on a historic pace this season to join the exclusive 40/40 club, hitting 40 home runs and stealing 40 bases.  On Thursday, Crow-Armstrong was amazed at himself after hitting an unorthodox home run in the Cubs 3-2 win over […]

The Chicago Cubs have had a remarkably successful start to the 2025 season. After missing the playoffs for four straight years, Chicago appears poised to return to the postseason. The resurgence has been a team effort. But the contributions of second-year standout Pete Crow-Armstrong cannot be overlooked. After a promising but unspectacular rookie campaign with […]

The Chicago Cubs are currently one of the best teams in the National League. The Cubs are the top team in the NL Central, leading the St. Louis Cardinals by five games and the Brewers by 5.5 games in the division. They also have the second-best record in the NL, sitting just behind the New […]

The Chicago Cubs opened their series against the Washington Nationals with a convincing 8–3 win, but they couldn’t carry that momentum into Game 2. In a frustrating 2–0 loss on Tuesday night, manager Craig Counsell still found a silver lining in rookie center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. In a post-game interview, Counsell called Crow-Armstrong “a pitcher’s […]

When the Chicago Cubs started the 2025 season, experts thought they could have a National League MVP candidate. Kyle Tucker’s arrival gave their fanbase a lot of hope for what the season would hold. Two months into the season, the veteran outfielder has delivered, but he is not the biggest star on the team. Pete […]

The friendly confines are friendly again. The Chicago Cubs, disappointing players notwithstanding, are surging to one of their best starts.  As of Monday, the Cubs currently have the best record in the National League, per Bleacher Nation. They are 37-22 and leading the National League Central by four games over the St. Louis Cardinals.  In […]

The Chicago Cubs are off to a blistering start to the 2025 season. After trading for Kyle Tucker in the offseason, expectations were sky-high for a team that has not made the postseason since 2020. But it all comes with concerns that they will be able to keep this team together. Kyle Tucker will be […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is in his third season in Major League Baseball. The 23-year-old has not skipped a beat and is one of the leaders in the National League MVP race, alongside teammate Kyle Tucker. He is within the top ten in the league in both home runs and RBIs before the games […]

The Chicago Cubs (32-21) have been one of the most successful teams in the National League this season. The source of their success has been a relentless offensive attack that has seen them become the highest-scoring team in baseball, one that regularly sees its hitters drive the ball over the fence. Several of their victories […]

The Chicago Cubs are rolling at the moment. Winners of eight of their last 10 games, the Cubs are a dominant 31-20 on the season. And Friday’s 13-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds allowed the team to showcase Pete Crow-Armstrong’s breakout campaign. The 23-year-old center fielder went off on the Reds, going 3-5 with two […]

In the first of 13 matchups this season, the Chicago Cubs defeated their division rival, the Cincinnati Reds, by a score of 13-6. The dominant win over the Reds was led by four home runs on the night. Two from center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, as well as a third from right fielder Seiya Suzuki, helped […]

The Matt Shaw watch in Chicago appears to be nearing its conclusion. After slugging four home runs in three games and making visible improvements to his swing mechanics, the Cubs’ top infield prospect is on the verge of rejoining the big-league roster. Shaw was pulled from Triple-A Iowa’s lineup on Sunday, and Cubs manager Craig […]

The election of the first American Pope has turned out to be a bit of a boost for Chicago sports fans. Robert Prevost was elected by his fellow Cardinals to be the new Pope, and the Chicago native has taken the name of Leo XIV. A Chicago Cubs fan has taken notice. The Pope Parlay™️ […]

The Chicago Cubs are in prime position in the National League Central Division more than 30 games into the season. One of the biggest reasons why the team is so good is the addition of Kyle Tucker to Craig Counsell’s lineup. Tucker, along with Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrong, are leading the way for one […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong is mashing baseballs, collecting chants, and—apparently—winning bets with his bullpen. In the Cubs’ 6-2 win over the Brewers on Saturday night, the 23-year-old outfielder crushed a three-run homer in the fourth inning, his ninth of the season and third in two games, continuing a torrid stretch that has launched him into early MVP […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s bat is red-hot, and on Thursday night, it was on full display. The Chicago Cubs’ dynamic center fielder launched two home runs, including a no-doubter in the seventh inning, to power a 10-0 blowout win over the Milwaukee Brewers. His second homer, a towering shot to right field, gave him eight on the […]

Following a brutal 2023 collapse and another disappointing showing last season, optimism surrounding the Chicago Cubs was tentative. Most fans, in and outside of the Friendly Confines, recognized that the team had the talent and depth to finally clinch a playoff berth entering the 2025 MLB campaign. But it is quite different to see this […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong is one of the young faces of the Chicago Cubs, who are playing well under Craig Counsell. Crow-Armstrong’s contributions to the team have earned him high praise. One analyst even went as far as to compare him to former Cubs All-Star and current Detroit Tigers third baseman Javier Baez. Baez, of course, was […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong, a native of Los Angeles, keeps giving his hometown team nightmares. In the Chicago Cubs’ thrilling 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field, the rookie center fielder once again made his presence impossible to ignore–blasting a three-run homer, flashing elite defense, and continuing a torrid offensive stretch that has him […]

The Chicago Cubs made a loud statement in Los Angeles over the weekend — and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong made sure to savor the moment. After helping lead the Cubs to a series-clinching 4-2 victory over the Dodgers on Sunday, the 23-year-old outfielder offered an honest assessment of playing at Dodger Stadium. “I love playing […]

Kyle Tucker’s contract status looms large, as the Chicago Cubs contemplate reaching a new deal with their prized offseason acquisition before he hits free agency after the 2025 MLB campaign. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer has other matters on his agenda, though. Adhering to the modern practice of locking up promising players early in […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is planning to rob Cody Bellinger of a home run in 2025. Crow-Armstrong recently made the admission while discussing something he believes would be fun to occur during the 2025 campaign, via Marquee Sports Network. “You know what I think would be the most fun is when we go to […]

If the Chicago Cubs (75-70) are unable to sneak into the playoffs this season, which will be quite difficult to do, their top priority must then be identifying players who can make up their core. After another highlight-filled performance, Pete Crow-Armstrong might be inserting himself into that group. The rookie center fielder helped the Cubbies […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong recently had himself a memorable series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Chicago swept Pittsburgh in a three-game series that lasted from Monday-Wednesday. Wednesday’s game even saw the Cubs erase a seven-run deficit en route to the victory. Crow-Armstrong made MLB history during the series, per OptaSTATS. The Cubs 22-year-old rookie had […]