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Pete Crow-Armstrong’s stats since altercation with White Sox fan prove he’s one of MLB’s best

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong has responded to the noise around his White Sox fan altercation in the best way possible, by playing like one of baseball’s most electric young stars.

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Chicago Cubs linked to jarring All-Star trade as season unravels

Things have not exactly gone according to plan for the Chicago Cubs this season, or at least over the last month. Entering play on Sunday night, the Cubs are sitting at 34-31, and while that record looks respectable, it’s important to remember that they were 27-12 at one time.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Cubs Insider / June 7

Pete Crow-Armstrong Has Been Best Player in Baseball Over Last 2 Weeks

I’ll keep this quick because it’s not really worth a deep dive at this point, but Pete Crow-Armstrong does deserve to be recognized for how well he’s been playing of late.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 7

Cubs vs. Giants NBC Sunday Night Baseball Bingo: Can the Cubs win a series at home?

Last week the Cubs were the Sunday Night game of the week on NBC against the Cardinals. It did not go well for the North Siders with the Cardinals winning 5-1.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 7

Should the Chicago Cubs explore reunion with this former Cubs slugger?

The Chicago Cubs have had a couple of feel-good walk-off moments over the last few day, but that doesn’t erase the realities facing the team and where they stand right now.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Matt Boyd News / ChiCitySports / June 7

Chicago Cubs: Matthew Boyd gets hammered in latest Iowa rehab outing

The Chicago Cubs have to feel good after yet another walkoff win—the second in three games—to even up their home series with the San Francisco Giants. Although center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong got most of the accolades for his hitting heroics in a 4-for-5, two home run day, starting pitcher Ben Brown has to get some major respect as well.

Jed Hoyer News / ChiCitySports / June 7

Chicago Cubs’ Jed Hoyer won’t mortgage the future to acquire elite talent

If the Chicago Cubs have had one issue this season, it’s having a healthy starting rotation. Not only has the rotation not been unhealthy, but they have also pitched poorly this season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 7

Cubs connected to $29 million trade that could only mean one thing

The Chicago Cubs may have completed a walk-off win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, but that doesn’t change the fact that their season has completely gone off the rails.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / June 7

Chicago Cubs Notes: Armstrong Leaves the Yard Twice, Hartshorn Stay Red Hot & Boyd Gives Up Five

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 34-31 record after a thrilling victory at Wrigley Field. The club secured its Major League-leading eighth walk-off win of the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 7

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero against the Giants!

I will talk from time to time about the “shape” of a win. As much fun as these come from behind, walk-off wins are, it would be okay to have some mundane wins too.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 7

3 Takeaways After Giants' Blunder Leads to Another Cubs Walk-Off Win

It appeared like the Cubs were on the verge of losing another series and would be spending another Sunday attempting to avoid a sweep – this time at the hands of the Giants.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 7

Chicago Cubs news — Counsell, Swanson, Boyd, Hoyer

Today’s Reflections Following a game like Friday’s where the Cubs were errorless on the field while seven pitchers combined for an 19-hitter, it’s refreshing to start off a Cub Tracks with Matthew Boyd’s story.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7

Cubs acquire pitcher in trade with Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs added another arm to their organizational pitching depth on Saturday, acquiring left-handed reliever Antoine Kelly from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / June 6

Chicago Cubs Announce New Signing During Giants Series

On Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs took the field for the middle game of their series against the visiting San Francisco Giants. In a tightly contested matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Cubs emerged victorious with a final score of 3-2.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 6

Cubs clinch walk-off win after Giants’ outfield blunder

The Chicago Cubs were able to temporarily pause their recent struggles as they scored a run in the bottom of the 10th inning to gain a 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Field Level Media / June 6

Pete Crow-Armstrong homers twice in Cubs' walk-off win over Giants

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, Michael Busch led off the 10th with a walk-off single that was misplayed in right field and the Chicago Cubs avenged an 18-3 shellacking a day earlier with a 3-2 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Saturday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 6

Cubs recall RHP Javier Assad, option RHP Ethan Roberts

The Chicago Cubs recalled right-hander Javier Assad to the major league roster Saturday, while right-hander Ethan Roberts was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

Ben Brown News / Field Level Media / June 6

Homer-happy Giants provide challenge for Ben Brown, Cubs

The San Francisco Giants will look to continue their road offensive onslaught against a pitcher who has allowed just 11 earned runs all season when they face Ben Brown and the Chicago Cubs in the continuation of a three-game series Saturday afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 5

Giants' Matt Chapman sets career-high in win over Cubs

It's not often a baseball player does enough to win a game all on his own, but that's exactly what happened on Friday night when the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs to the tune of 18-3.

Willy Adames rebuilding trade value for Giants

Pete Crow-Armstrong redeems himself for blunder with first career walk-off in Cubs' comeback

Brewers, Royals feature two of the top five MLB duos

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Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5

Craig Counsell’s ‘October’ message after wild win vs. A’s

The Chicago Cubs are absolutely savoring their incredible 7-6 victory over the Athletics at Wrigley Field. It was CF Pete-Crow Armstrong, whose walk-off inside-the-park home run sealed the deal.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Just Baseball / June 5

Who Is Pete Crow-Armstrong as a Hitter?

Any conversation about Pete Crow-Armstrong has to begin with the glove. His defense is not merely excellent. It is extraordinary even by the standards of the Statcast era.