Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Reportedly Fined By MLB After Exchange with White Sox Fan
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Key Points:
- Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was fined by MLB for an exchange with a Chicago White Sox fan during a game on Sunday, where he failed to catch a deep fly ball.
- Crow-Armstrong apologized on Monday, expressing regret over his choice of words and concern about the impact on women and young fans who saw the incident on social media.
- The player acknowledged his intense on-field demeanor and admitted the situation got out of hand in the heat of the moment.
- Crow-Armstrong, in his fourth season with the Cubs, earned his first All-Star and Gold Glove honors last year and recently signed a six-year, $115 million extension.
- This season, he is batting .229 with five home runs, five doubles, 20 RBIs, and 12 stolen bases, ranking fourth in the National League for steals.