Pete Crow-Armstrong just became the thirteenth player ever in Cubs history to hit for the cycle. Simultaneously, he became the first player to do so in the MLB this season. PCA has already established himself as one of the brightest flames that major league baseball has to offer, and now he's taking his hitting prowess to the next level.
It's not every day that a player hits for the cycle. It's also not everyday that one who does hit for the cycle does it in the order PCA did, because he did it the hard way. PCA has now led two of three games off with a home run, and he followed that one up with a triple during his next at bat. This is a milestone in a career that almost all professional baseball players never meet.
The 13th player in Cubs history to hit for the cycle. pic.twitter.com/A7LNyoKNNx
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) June 16, 2026
Baseball is an ever evolving game. Hitting for the cycle used to be much more common than it is today. But in a world where pitchers are called in for single batters, single innings, or even less than ten pitches, hitting the cycle just doesn't happen. The level of pitching that batters face today is simply too challenging. When the pitcher has every advantage in the world, it creates an environment where exciting players like PCA light the game up. This couldn't have happened to a more deserving player, either.
PCA is widely viewed as the face and future of the Cubs. At the very least, he's one of the major players. PCA, along with several other prominent Cubs, we're all signed to long term contract extensions, seemingly securing the foundations for the future. For an honor like this to be bestowed upon PCA is fitting.
The Cubs are seven games out of first place, and they're 3.5 games behind the second place Cardinals. This is familiar territory for the Cubs historically, but for modern fans, this is an uncomfortable spot to rest. With mid-June already upon us, the season approaches the midpoint. Now is when the trade deadline conversations really start to pick up speed, and the debate really starts to take shape. Will they buy or sell at the deadline? It's an age-old question.
If the Cubs wish to make a push, they have two very large problems to solve: The pitching injuries, and offensive stagnation. PCA's historic night is a reminder of why Cubs fans remain invested despite the standings. If Chicago can solve its injury issues and find more consistency at the plate, players like Crow-Armstrong give them every reason to believe a second-half surge is still possible.
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