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Cubs Extend Cameron Crow-Armstrong Through $115 Million

9/6/2026

Summary

Crow-Armstrong Signs Extension

The Cubs signed Cameron Crow-Armstrong to a six-year, $115 million extension before Opening Day.
He posted 39 home runs, 33 steals, 94 RBIs, 105 runs, .943 OPS.
Willie Harris, ex-Cubs coach now Reds third-base coach, guided Crow-Armstrong early after meeting during his shoulder-surgery recovery.
Crow-Armstrong arrived from the New York Mets in the 2021 Javier Báez trade.
One more homer and seven steals would put him in the 40/40 club.

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Crow-Armstrong Defense Forecast

Coach Harris predicts Crow-Armstrong will win multiple Gold Glove awards because of his elite defense.
Harris says Crow-Armstrong’s rapid first step and gap coverage set him apart defensively.
Harris emphasizes slowing the game’s pace to manage Crow-Armstrong’s high energy and frustration.
Harris notes helmet-slamming moments reflect Crow-Armstrong’s competitive drive and desire to shine.
Harris envisions Crow-Armstrong becoming baseball’s future face while balancing athleticism with a calm heart rate.

History

Historical Context

The Cubs locked center-fielder Cameron Crow-Armstrong into a six-year, $115 million deal through 2032, echoing the franchise’s 1998 surge when Sammy Sosa hit 66 home runs and won NL MVP, a chase that revived MLB attendance after the 1994-95 strike. The new contract aims to sustain the revenue growth and fan excitement the 1998 home-run race generated for Chicago.

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Crow-Armstrong Signs Extension

The Cubs signed Cameron Crow-Armstrong to a six-year, $115 million extension before Opening Day.
He posted 39 home runs, 33 steals, 94 RBIs, 105 runs, .943 OPS.
Willie Harris, ex-Cubs coach now Reds third-base coach, guided Crow-Armstrong early after meeting during his shoulder-surgery recovery.
Crow-Armstrong arrived from the New York Mets in the 2021 Javier Báez trade.
One more homer and seven steals would put him in the 40/40 club.

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