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Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong reflects on Hayden Panettiere's influence

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:42 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong reflects on Hayden Panettiere's influence

Summary

On August 16, news broke of actress Hayden Panettiere's death, deeply affecting Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, who shared that she was his babysitter. Crow-Armstrong previously expressed admiration for her during a 2022 interview. Currently having an MVP-caliber season, he hit home runs on the first and last pitches during the Cubs' recent win over the Chicago White Sox, becoming the first player since 1957 to achieve this. As of August 17, he has 31 home runs and leads Major League Baseball with 7.7 Wins Above Replacement. He continues to be a frontrunner for the National League MVP award as the Cubs contend for a playoff spot.

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By the Numbers

•Hayden Panettiere passed away on August 16.
•Crow-Armstrong considers Panettiere his former babysitter.
•He homered on the first and last pitches in a game against the White Sox.
•Crow-Armstrong currently leads MLB with 31 home runs this season.
•Cubs are competing for the top Wild Card spot in the NL.

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12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Hayden Panettiere babysat for Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong

What they're saying

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While the world learned of the death of actress Hayden Panettiere on Sunday, Aug. 16, the news hit harder for Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. She was his babysitter. “Hayden Panettiere babysat me. I had the biggest crush on her,”…
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