Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published • loading... • Updated

Pete Crow-Armstrong Becomes First Cub in History to Join 40-40 Club

Crow-Armstrong finished with 45 home runs and 40 stolen bases, becoming the seventh player in MLB history to reach the milestone.

  • On Thursday, Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong joined MLB's exclusive 40-40 club by stealing his 40th base against the Miami Marlins, finishing with 45 home runs as the first Cub to achieve the milestone.
  • Crow-Armstrong's refined approach at the plate, combined with improved discipline, transformed him from a 35-1 long shot entering the season into the runaway favorite for his first National League MVP Award.
  • Joining an elite list that includes Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuna Jr., and Barry Bonds, the 24-year-old became just the seventh player in MLB history to record 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a single season.
  • The milestone occurred during a 2-1 victory over the Marlins that officially secured the Cubs' second consecutive postseason berth, with the team now targeting the National League's top wild-card position.
  • Statistical dominance positions Crow-Armstrong as the runaway favorite for the National League MVP award, with his 10.6 WAR mark leading the majors as Chicago prepares for October baseball.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions

99 Articles

Center

Crow-Armstrong joins 40-40 club

MLB

·Tulsa, United States
Read Full Article
Lean Right

Chicago Cubs' Pete Croamstrong became the seventh player in MLB history to join the 40-40 club. Having delivered an outstanding performance this season and led the team to the postseason for the second consecutive year, he is being mentioned as a strong candidate for the National League MVP and is receiving enthusiastic support from local fans.

Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 67% of the sources are Center
67% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Usa news site broke the news on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal