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Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong apologized for using vulgar language in a heated exchange with a fan during Sunday’s loss to the Chicago White Sox.
Crow-Armstrong, the 24-year-old Cubs star, said he learned from the experience and regretted his “choice of words.”
PCA was heard saying, “Suck my f*ck b*tch,” during the interaction with the fan in the outfield.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs is on deck in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images) (Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)
“What I regret most is my choice of words and who that affects in my life,” Crow-Armstrong said Monday afternoon, according to ESPN. “Directly or indirectly, I don’t think any of the women in my life would think I would say those kinds of words on a regular basis. I’m just put off by the choice of words and by a bunch of little kids who go on social media and see that too.”
It was in the fifth inning of the Crosstown Classic, where Crow-Armstrong was trying to locate a fly ball when he crashed into the wall. He sat on the ground for a moment, as fans stood nearby along the fence below the stands and next to the visitors’ bullpen.
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While several people appeared to be talking to Crow-Armstrong, a woman interrupted him, prompting his direct response. The interaction was captured on camera and Crow-Armstrong could be heard very clearly.
“I saw the cameras in my face, not that I didn’t see them,” he admitted. “I’m definitely aware that it’s exploded.”
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MAY 16: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Rate Field on May 16, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images) ((Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images))
Crow-Armstrong added that he’s “intense on the field,” but admitted, “I think I let him get away a little bit.”
Cubs manager Craig Counsell also hopes his star outfielder has learned from the situation.
“Pete made a mistake in his choice of words,” Counsell said. “He’s aware of that… It’s the reality of this job. Interactions with fans happen. You want to try to keep them positive even when they’re not.”
MLB was not investigating the incident even though it went viral, ESPN added.
Crow-Armstrong is in his third year with the Cubs, but is already considered a cornerstone of the storied franchise. Before the season, he also represented the United States in the World Baseball Classic.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MAY 17: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after being hit by a pitch in the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on May 17, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hirschuber/Getty Images) ((Photo by Michael Hirschuber/Getty Images))
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As a key representative of the franchise and all those in the clubhouse, Crow-Armstrong hopes to move forward by “killing someone with kindness rather than matching their level of intent.”
I don’t want that to stop me from the competitiveness I feel on the field. “Channeling in another way would probably be my next task,” he said.
