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Crow-Armstrong Apologizes for Fan Insult, No MLB Discipline

5/19/2026

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Pete Crow-Armstrong apologized May 19, 2026, for vulgar words toward a fan after a wall collision in fifth inning of Cubs' 9-8 loss.
He said he regrets the language and will try to be respectful while keeping his intense style.
Manager Craig Counsell said the remark was a mistake but hoped Crow-Armstrong would learn.
A source reported MLB was not planning to investigate or discipline Crow-Armstrong as of Monday morning.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong apologized May 19, 2026, for vulgar words toward a fan after a wall collision in fifth inning of Cubs' 9-8 loss.
He said he regrets the language and will try to be respectful while keeping his intense style.
Manager Craig Counsell said the remark was a mistake but hoped Crow-Armstrong would learn.
A source reported MLB was not planning to investigate or discipline Crow-Armstrong as of Monday morning.