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Pete Crow-Armstrong approaches 40/40 milestone for Cubs this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:30 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Pete Crow-Armstrong approaches 40/40 milestone for Cubs this season

Summary

Pete Crow-Armstrong is closing in on a rare 40/40 milestone for the Chicago Cubs as he stole his 37th base in a game against the Atlanta Braves. This performance comes after he hit his 40th home run on September 6, 2026. Crow-Armstrong's pursuit of the feat mirrors that of Shohei Ohtani, the last player to reach 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a season. Currently, the Cubs trail the Milwaukee Brewers by 10 games in the National League Central standings, complicating their playoff aspirations. Crow-Armstrong's MVP candidacy is also heating up as he competes with Ohtani for the award.

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Status Watch

•Crow-Armstrong has 37 stolen bases this season.
•He hit his 40th home run on September 6.
•The Cubs are 10 games behind the Brewers in the division.
•Crow-Armstrong shares MVP race spotlight with Ohtani.
•Cubs look to improve playoff chances amid competitive standings.

Latest Updates

2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs news: Pete Crow-Armstrong rapidly approaching feat not accomplished since Shohei Ohtani

What they're saying

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Pete Crow-Armstrong created a two-horse MLB Most Valuable Player race for 2026 . The Chicago Cubs star and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers emerged as the clear cut top hitters of this season. But PCA is now approaching an Ohtani feat. Crow-Armstrong even put down the bat to hit this mark. The Cubs star took off running from first base […] The post Cubs news: Pete Crow-Armstrong rapidly approaching feat not accomplished since Shohei Ohtani appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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