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Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong apologized for using vulgar language during 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, regretting his “choice of words.”
PCA was heard saying, “Suck me, you fucking bitch,” during the interaction with the fan in the outfield.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs stands on deck during 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)
“I regret my choice of words the most and those it 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 disappointed by the choice of words and the fact that a bunch of little kids are going on social media and seeing this too.”
It was during the fifth inning of the Crosstown Classic, where Crow-Armstrong was trying to find a ball when he crashed into the wall. He sat on the ground for a while, while fans stood closely along the fence, under the bleachers and near the visitors’ enclosure.
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As several people appeared to be talking to Crow-Armstrong, a woman heckled him, leading to his pointed response. The interaction was filmed and Crow-Armstrong could be heard very clearly.
“I saw the cameras in front of me, it’s not like I didn’t see them,” he admitted. “I am fully aware that it 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 in 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 it get away from me 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…That’s the reality of this job. Fan interactions happen. You want to try to keep them positive even when they’re not.”
MLB did not investigate the incident although it went viral, ESPN added.
Crow-Armstrong is in his third year with the Cubs, but he is already considered a cornerstone of the storied franchise. Prior to the season, he also represented the United States at the World Baseball Classic.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MAY 17: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after being hit by a pitch during 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 everyone in the clubhouse, Crow-Armstrong hopes he can move forward by “killing someone with kindness instead of matching their level of intent.”
I don’t want it to hurt the competitiveness I feel on the field. Channeling in a different way would probably be my next task,” he said.
