Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong apologizes for verbally responding to fan heckler
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Pete Crow-Armstrong has apologized for using foul language during a heated exchange with a fan during Sunday’s loss to the Chicago White Sox.
Crow-Armstrong, the 24-year-old star for the Cubs, said he learned from this, regretting his “choice of words.”
PCA was heard saying, “suck if—ing d— b—-,” during an interaction with a fan in the outfield.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs stands on deck during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images) (Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)
“I deeply regret my choice of words and who that affected in my life,” Crow-Armstrong said Monday afternoon, per ESPN. “Directly or indirectly, I don’t think any of the women in my life would think that I would say those kinds of words on a regular basis. I’m just angry about the choice of words and a bunch of young kids going on social media and seeing that.”
It was the fifth inning of the “Crosstown Classic,” when Crow-Armstrong was trying to track down a fly ball when it hit the wall. He sat down for a bit, while the fans moved closer to the fence below the bleachers and near the visitors’ pen.
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While several people appeared to be talking to Crow-Armstrong, the woman patted him, which led to his direct response. The interaction was captured on camera, and Crow-Armstrong sounded great.
“I saw the cameras on my face, it’s not like I didn’t see them,” he admitted. “Of course I know the fact that it has exploded.”
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MAY 16: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Rate Field on May 16, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images) ((Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images))
Crow-Armstrong added that he is “tough on the field,” but admitted, “I think I let it get to me a little bit.”
Cubs manager Craig Counsell also hopes his star outfielder has learned from the situation.
“Pete made a mistake with his choice of words,” Counsell said. “You know that. … It’s the reality of this job. Fan interaction happens. You want to try to keep them positive even if they don’t have it.”
MLB was not looking into the incident despite it spreading, ESPN added.
Crow-Armstrong is in his third year with the Cubs, but he is already considered a cornerstone of the historic franchise. Before the season, he also represented the United States in the World Baseball Classic.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MAY 17: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after being hit by a pitch in the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on May 17, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hirschuber/Getty Images) ((Photo by Michael Hirschuber/Getty Images))
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As an important representative of the franchise and all those in the clubhouse, Crow-Armstrong hopes to move forward by “killing someone with kindness instead of matching their level of intent.”
I don’t want to let that get in the way of the competitiveness I feel on the field. Planning in a different way could be my next job,” he said.
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