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Cubs' Crow-Armstrong inks $115M deal, hits 20-20 season

7/14/2026

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Crow-Armstrong Signs Extension

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong signed a six-year, $115 million extension in March 2026.
Crow-Armstrong was named a reserve center fielder for the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia after a 6.0 fWAR.
Crow-Armstrong is batting .291/.386 this season with 21 homers, 53 RBIs and 24 steals, the league’s first 20-20 hitter.
Crow-Armstrong says the $115 million deal is irrelevant, handles pitcher targeting by controlling emotions, and lives as if unpaid.

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Scott slams trade

Mets GM Zack Scott called the 2021 Crow-Armstrong trade a mis-judgment under pressure.
He said the Mets gave up Baez and Trevor Williams, a move he deems fatal.
Starters Justin Steele and Sandy Alcantara are out, leaving the rotation depleted.
Analysts noted Chicago rose to No. 4 in MLB Power Rankings despite the pitching crisis.
Fans urge GM Jed Hoyer to chase arms like Tarik Skubal or Joe Ryan, risking depth.

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Crow-Armstrong Signs Extension

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong signed a six-year, $115 million extension in March 2026.
Crow-Armstrong was named a reserve center fielder for the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia after a 6.0 fWAR.
Crow-Armstrong is batting .291/.386 this season with 21 homers, 53 RBIs and 24 steals, the league’s first 20-20 hitter.
Crow-Armstrong says the $115 million deal is irrelevant, handles pitcher targeting by controlling emotions, and lives as if unpaid.

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