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Chicago Cubs<\/a> center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong apologized for using vulgar language in a heated exchange with a fan during Sunday\u2019s loss to the Chicago White Sox.<\/p>\n

Crow-Armstrong, the 24-year-old star for the Cubs, said he has learned from the experience, regretting his “choice of words.”<\/p>\n

PCA was heard saying, “suck my f—ing d— b—-,” during the interaction with the fan in the outfield.<\/p>\n

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Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs stands 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)<\/p>\n

“I regret my choice of words the most and who that affects in my life,” Crow-Armstrong said Monday afternoon, per ESPN<\/a>. “Directly or indirectly, I don’t think that any of the women in my life would think I would say those kinds of words regularly. I’m just bummed out about the word choice and a bunch of little kids going to social media and seeing that as well.”<\/p>\n

It was in the fifth inning of the “Crosstown Classic,” where Crow-Armstrong was trying to track down a fly ball when he crashed into the wall. He sat on the ground for a bit, while fans were up close along the fence below the bleachers and by the visitor\u2019s bullpen.<\/p>\n

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While several people appeared to talk to Crow-Armstrong, a woman heckled him, leading to his pointed response. The interaction was captured on camera, and Crow-Armstrong could be heard very clearly.<\/p>\n

“I saw the cameras in my face, it\u2019s not like I didn\u2019t,” he admitted. “I\u2019m definitely aware of the fact that it has blown up.”<\/p>\n

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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))<\/p>\n

Crow-Armstrong added that he is “intense on the field,” but he admitted, “I think I let it get away from me a little bit.”<\/p>\n

Cubs manager Craig Counsell also hopes that his star outfielder learned from the situation.<\/p>\n

“Pete made a mistake with his choice of words,” Counsell said. “He’s aware of that. … It’s the reality of this job. Fan interactions happen. You want to try and keep them positive even when they’re not.”<\/p>\n

MLB wasn\u2019t looking into the incident despite it going viral, ESPN added. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Crow-Armstrong is in his third year with the Cubs, but he\u2019s already looked at as a key cornerstone of the historic franchise. Before the season, he also represented the United States in the World Baseball Classic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MAY 17: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after getting 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))<\/p>\n

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As a key representative of the franchise and all those in the clubhouse, Crow-Armstrong is hoping he can move forward by “killing someone with kindness instead of matching their level of intent.”<\/p>\n

I don’t want to let that deter from the competitiveness I feel out on the field. Channeling in a different way would probably be my next task,” he said.<\/p>\n

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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n