Pete Crow-Armstrong Reaches Historic Milestone as Cubs Star Strengthens MVP Bid
By: Ebenezer Adugyamfi & Emmanuel Ayiku for GhanaianNewsCanada
September 9, 2026
Chicago Cubs sensation Pete Crow-Armstrong has added another remarkable chapter to his breakout 2026 season, reaching the coveted 40-home run milestone while emerging as one of the strongest contenders for the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.
The 24-year-old center fielder reached the milestone during the Cubs’ road game against the Miami Marlins, becoming one of the few left-handed hitters in franchise history to hit 40 home runs in a single season. Although Chicago suffered defeat, Crow-Armstrong’s achievement further cemented his place among the elite performers in Major League Baseball.
A season to remember
Crow-Armstrong has transformed himself from one of baseball’s brightest young prospects into the face of the Cubs’ resurgence. His combination of power, speed and Gold Glove-calibre defense has made him one of the most complete players in the league.
Entering the final weeks of the regular season, he has already reached 40 home runs while continuing to pile up stolen bases, putting him within touching distance of the rare 40–40 club—a feat achieved by only a handful of players in MLB history.
Chasing Cubs history
The milestone places Crow-Armstrong alongside some of the greatest names ever to wear a Cubs uniform. His 40-homer campaign has drawn comparisons with legendary slugger Billy Williams, while giving Chicago its first realistic chance of producing a homegrown MVP winner in years.
His offensive production has been matched by exceptional defense in center field, making him one of the few players capable of influencing games on both sides of the ball.
The MVP race is heating up
What separates Crow-Armstrong from many of his rivals is his all-around impact. Rather than relying solely on home runs, he contributes through elite fielding, aggressive baserunning and clutch hitting, making him a genuine five-tool player.
Baseball analysts increasingly view him as one of the leading candidates for the National League MVP, especially after an extraordinary August in which he produced one of the best offensive months in Cubs history.
Chicago’s new superstar
At just 24, Crow-Armstrong has become the centerpiece of a new generation of Chicago sports stars. His performances have energized Wrigley Field, inspired Cubs fans and revived hopes of another deep postseason run for one of baseball’s most historic franchises.
With several games still remaining in the regular season, the Cubs star now has an opportunity to achieve something even more remarkable: a historic 40–40 season while leading his club into October baseball—and perhaps walking away with the National League’s highest individual honor
