Pete Crow-Armstrong
Coverage of Pete Crow-Armstrong in the Nexus archive.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong named Cubs' lone All-Star
Pete Crow-Armstrong was named the Cubs' only All-Star for the second time, despite the team's $230 million payroll. The Cubs remain in playoff contention but trail the Brewers in the NL Central. Key players like Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner, and Dansby Swanson failed to earn All-Star recognition, while pitching struggles and injuries persist.
- More Cubs injuries as Matt Shaw hits IL with sprained hand, interrupting utility man’s solid stretch at plate
The Chicago Cubs placed utility man Matt Shaw on the injured list with a sprained hand and reliever Ethan Roberts with forearm inflammation, marking their sixth injury-related IL placement in six days. Shaw was on a strong offensive streak, while Roberts' absence exacerbates the team's bullpen struggles.
- In middle of great defensive performance for Cubs, Seiya Suzuki leaves game with knee discomfort
Seiya Suzuki left a game with the Cubs due to right knee discomfort after a defensive play in the fourth inning. He had earlier made impressive defensive plays, contributing to the Cubs' strong defensive performance, though concerns remain about his recovery from a prior knee injury sustained during the World Baseball Classic.
- Do the Dodgers get an unfair advantage with 'bizarre' rule impacting Shohei Ohtani?
The Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB's top-spending team, face criticism for their competitive advantages, including a 'bizarre' rule allowing Shohei Ohtani to count as a two-way player, exempting him from pitcher roster limits. Opposing managers, like the Chicago Cubs' Craig Counsell, argue this gives the Dodgers an unfair edge, though the rule applies to any team with a two-way player.