{
  "id": 18656999,
  "title": "Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong wins NL Platinum Glove Award",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/cubs-pete-crow-armstrong-wins-nl-platinum-glove-award",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T06:40:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cubs-pete-crow-armstrong-wins-064055823.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chicago Cubs have secured yet another accolade for their standout player, Pete Crow-Armstrong, this season. After leading the National League in defensive accolades with his second consecutive Gold Glove award, Crow-Armstrong was named the 2026 NL Platinum Glove Award winner. The award, presented by Rawlings on Friday, distinguishes the premier defensive player in each league, selected from the pool of Gold Glove winners. Cody Bellinger of the New York Yankees claimed the American League counterpart. Crow-Armstrong's defensive prowess was undeniable, leading the league with 26 Outs Above Average and 10 Defensive Runs Saved, solidifying his reputation as a dynamic defender. However, his contributions weren't limited to defense alone. In the 2026 season, he showcased his batting skills, hitting .280 with 45 home runs, 107 RBIs, and 41 stolen bases, securing his place in the exclusive 40/40 club. The 24-year-old has rapidly emerged as one of the brightest young stars in the sport. While the Cubs weren't the only team to shine with exceptional defensive skills, they were notably accompanied by other multi-talented players. Alex Bregman of the Cubs secured his first Gold Glove as a third baseman, marking the first time since Ron Santo achieved this feat. Ian Happ, Dansby Swanson, and Seiya Suzuki were also named finalists, giving the Cubs five Gold Glove finalists, a record tied with the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite their defensive dominance, the Cubs' season concluded sooner than anticipated, with an 89-73 record and a loss to the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card Series. Nonetheless, the future appears promising for the Cubs, with Crow-Armstrong at the helm, combining power, speed, and elite defense, paving the way for a deeper postseason run in 2027.",
  "summary": "Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs have more hardware to celebrate. Just days after helping Chicago win the National League Team Gold Glove , the Cubs’ center fielder was named the 2026 NL Platinum Glove Award winner. Rawlings announced the honor on Friday, with New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger taking home the American League […] The post Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong wins NL Platinum…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Satisfying your bloodlust is one thing. What happened at the boxing on Friday night is another",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/satisfying-your-bloodlust-is-one-thing-what-happened-at-the-boxing-on",
        "published": "2026-11-07T05:47:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Satisfying your bloodlust is one thing. What happened at the boxing on Friday night is another",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/satisfying-your-bloodlust-is-one-thing-what-happened-at-the-boxing-on-18649443",
        "published": "2026-11-07T05:47:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}