Crow-Armstrong's Season Reflection

Crow-Armstrong reflected on appreciating his 2026 season as it unfolded, calling it the first time he could do so in his life.

“The thing that i keep saying, crow armstrong said, is i was actually able to appreciate the year as it was going on, which was the first time i've been able to do that in my life, just because there was a lot of good this year. And more good than bad, when it comes to baseball.”

NL MVP Finalist Announcement

Crow-Armstrong named one of three 2026 NL MVP finalists by Baseball Writers' Association of America after receiving second career Gold Glove Award.

Finalists Include Ohtani and Turang

Finalists for 2026 NL MVP include Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and Brewers second baseman Brice Turang.

Crow-Armstrong's fWAR Leadership

Crow-Armstrong led majors with 10.6 fWAR, the largest gap since 1954, topping all nine Cubs' bbwaa-elected mvp winners since 1931.

Historic Home Run and Steal Marks

Crow-Armstrong became first cub to reach 40 homers and 40 stolen bases in one campaign, tying with kyle schwarber for most homers and stealing 41 bases.

Elite Defensive Performance

Crow-Armstrong led mlb with +26 fielding run value, setting a statcast-era record for outfielders.

Manager's Season Appreciation

Cubs manager Craig Counsell praised the season, noting fans would talk about it for generations.

“You're grateful to see things like this, cubbs manager craig counsell said in september. And you're grateful that the fans get to see a season like this, because they're going to talk about it. They're going to tell their kids about it. They're going to tell their grandkids about seasons like this.”