Crow-Armstrong Surges to MVP Favorite | Chicago Cubs News

Pete Crow-Armstrong is now the heavy favorite for NL MVP after Shohei Ohtani’s injury, with Crow-Armstrong just four steals away from a historic 40-40 season. While Ohtani’s dual-threat dominance once made him nearly untouchable, the race has shifted — and Crow-Armstrong’s breakout campaign is sparking debate about whether it’s one of the greatest Cubs seasons ever. From Sammy Sosa’s 1998 homer binge to Kris Bryant’s 2016 MVP run, and even Jake Arrieta’s 2015 pitching mastery, Crow-Armstrong is poised to join the pantheon of Cubs legends — if not already there. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/13/pete-crow-armstrong-chicago-cubs-lore/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b0ddb9acda394461 Report issues to [email protected].