Pete Crow-Armstrong hits 30th home run, eyes MVP honors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong led off with a home run and later capped a game with his 30th, helping the Cubs in the Crosstown Classic. His performance marks back-to-back seasons with 30 home runs and demonstrates significant on-base improvement. Crow-Armstrong's case for the NL MVP is gaining traction, with many analysts citing his exceptional season metrics as a contender against Shohei Ohtani. The Cubs are benefitting from one of the most productive seasons in franchise history as Crow-Armstrong continues his strong performance amid league MVP discussions.
- •Crow-Armstrong has achieved a 30-30 season for a second consecutive year.
- •He began the next game with another home run after his walk-off.
- •Many analysts consider him a strong MVP candidate, rivaling Shohei Ohtani.
- •He is on track for over 10 fWAR, a rare achievement in the NL.
- •This season is among the best individual performances in Cubs history.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Pete Crow-Armstrong is having an historic Cubs season
"You are witnessing one of the greatest seasons in Cubs franchise history.
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