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Cubs' Crow-Armstrong hurls profanity at fan, no penalty.

5/18/2026

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Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong verbally attacked a female White Sox fan during the Cubs’ 9-8 loss on May 17.
After the fan shouted “you suck” when he missed a leaping catch, he replied “suck my f-kin d-k b—ch” and walked toward the stands.
MLB rule 4.06 bars uniformed players from addressing spectators, with no fine or suspension announced.

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Story summary

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong verbally attacked a female White Sox fan during the Cubs’ 9-8 loss on May 17.
After the fan shouted “you suck” when he missed a leaping catch, he replied “suck my f-kin d-k b—ch” and walked toward the stands.
MLB rule 4.06 bars uniformed players from addressing spectators, with no fine or suspension announced.