{
  "id": 2114123,
  "title": "“If Pete Crow-Armstrong Wants MVP, He Can’t Do This” – Fans Slam Cubs Star After Fielding Error in 4-3 Win Over White Sox",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/if-pete-crow-armstrong-wants-mvp-he-cant-do-this-fans-slam-cubs-star",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T10:24:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pete-crow-armstrong-wants-mvp-102431509.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong faced criticism from fans after committing a fielding error during a recent game against the White Sox. The incident occurred at Wrigley Field, where Armstrong misjudged a simple base hit to center field, allowing the batter to advance extra bases despite the absence of a run being scored in that inning. While the Cubs' star managed to contribute at the plate, finishing the game with a solo home run, his error overshadowed his offensive performance.\n\nSocial media users expressed their disappointment, with one fan stating, \"If PCA wants the MVP, he can’t do this stuff.\" The Cubs secured a series win over their cross-town rivals after the game, but they fell short of a sweep, as the team lost the final game to the White Sox 3-0. Crow-Armstrong had an unsuccessful game in their series finale, going 0-for-4.\n\nThe NL MVP race is heating up, with Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers closely competing for the award. Both players have been remarkably similar in their offensive statistics, with Armstrong leading in stolen bases while Ohtani has a slight edge in other offensive categories. Crow-Armstrong has a .279 batting average, 31 home runs, 79 RBIs, and a .928 OPS, whereas Ohtani currently has a .292 batting average, 30 home runs, 80 RBIs, and a .944 OPS.\n\nIf Shohei Ohtani decides to sit out the postseason due to injury, Cubs fans could argue that Crow-Armstrong deserves the MVP title. Ultimately, the decision will be based on final votes and the metrics under consideration.",
  "summary": "Fans raised concerns about a fielding error by NL MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong against the White Sox at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night. Armstrong misread a simple base hit to center field, and the ball went under his glove, allowing the hitter to take extra bases.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}