Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks among MLB's top players at midseason

Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs has achieved a top-five ranking in midseason player assessments, highlighted by his impressive performance over the last 49 games. He has recorded 16 home runs and 12 stolen bases during this stretch, following a slow start to the season. Crow-Armstrong's overall stats include a batting average of.287 with 19 home runs and 49 RBIs in 87 games, making him a key contributor to the Cubs, who hold a 49-38 record despite injuries to their pitching staff. His previous season's post-All-Star break struggles raise questions about his ability to maintain this momentum as they enter the season's second half.

• 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong secures an elite spot in the midseason player rankings