Cubs receive B grade from ESPN despite strong season from Crow-Armstrong
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
ESPN evaluated the Chicago Cubs' performance, giving them a B grade, citing a disparity between expectations and actual standings. While Pete Crow-Armstrong has had a historic season, leading with a 10.4 WAR, the Cubs remain in second place in the NL Central, significantly trailing the Brewers. Their offense leads the majors, but the Cubs' failures to compete for the division title influenced the grade. As the regular season nears its conclusion, the Cubs have a strong chance to reach the playoffs, which could overshadow their current standing in the division.
- •Cubs trailing Milwaukee in the NL Central standings
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks high in multiple offensive categories
- •Chicago features MLB's leading offense this season
- •Fourteen Cubs relievers have recorded saves, a historic mark
- •Cubs on track to reach playoffs barring late collapse
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN gives Cubs a B despite Pete Crow-Armstrong's remarkable season
"Pete Crow-Armstrong has produced a historic season, and Chicago has fielded MLB's leading offense. ESPN still found a reason to hold back on its grade.
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