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Pete Crow-Armstrong is having a standout season for the Cubs, bolstering his MVP case with his 40th home run. The team also secured a 6-5 victory against the Marlins, extending their win streak. Ian Happ's last-minute injury scratch is a development to monitor, while two prospects may get September call-ups.

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Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong strengthens NL MVP candidacy with 40th home run — Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 40th home run, further solidifying his strong National League MVP candidacy late in the season.

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Cubs news: Former coach turned rival holds secret to Pete Crow-Armstrong's MVP ascension

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Chicago Cubs Quickly Promote 29-Year-Old Pitcher During Marlins SeriesHEAVY · Sat 4:11 PM ET
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Stat Vs. Shohei Ohtani Decides MVP RaceHEAVY · Sat 4:00 PM ET
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Cubs news: Pat McAfee drops 4-word Pete Crow-Armstrong admissionClutchPoints · Sat 2:59 PM ET
Cubs vs. Marlins Lineup: Javier Assad is Back, Miguel Amaya Behind the Plate, MoreChicago Cubs on SI · Sat 2:35 PM ET
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SB Nation Reacts: The Cubs will be the first Wild CardSB Nation · Sat 1:30 PM ET
Javier Assad's Cubs return corrects a mistake that never should have happenedDa Windy City · Sat 1:00 PM ET
Cubs roster move: Javier Assad recalled, Tyler Ferguson optionedSB Nation · Sat 12:50 PM ET
Cubs Recall Javier Assad to Start Against Marlins in Key Wild Card MatchupAthlon Sports · Sat 12:06 PM ET
Cubs outfielder uses expletive toward Brewers pitcher after striking outThe Big Lead · Sat 11:37 AM ET
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Shōta Imanaga is the Superhero vs. the MarlinsSB Nation · Sat 10:30 AM ET
Caleb Williams and Caleb Wilson delivered a wake-up call that Cubs fans needed to hearFanSided · Sat 10:29 AM ET
Cubs claim top wild-card spot by rediscovering their safest October formulaThe Sporting News · Sat 9:25 AM ET

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Javier Assad battles through season-high 5 walks and bullpen does enough to seal Cubs’ 6-5 win — Michael Conforto hit one of the Cubs' 200th home runs this season, contributing to their narrow 6-5 victory over the Miami Marlins.

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Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong strengthens NL MVP candidacy with 40th home run — Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 40th home run, further solidifying his strong National League MVP candidacy late in the season.

Cubs news: Former coach turned rival holds secret to Pete Crow-Armstrong's MVP ascension