MLB fans are slamming Pete Crow-Armstrong after the Chicago Cubs star was heard using vulgar language with a fan on Sunday, May 17, 2026. After the clip began gaining traction, Crow-Armstrong, known as PCA, seemed to apologize for his words, admitting the emotional response wasn’t like him at all.

Pete Crow-Armstrong Heard On Camera Using NSFW Language With A Female Fan During A Chicago Cubs Game

It all went on down on Sunday, May 17, when the Cubs took on their cross-town rivals, the Chicago White Sox.

During the fifth inning, PCA was seen running on the field, trying to track down a fly ball. However, things didn’t go his way, as he slammed into the fence and later sat on the ground, appearing dumbfounded by what had happened.

It was in that moment that a female White Sox fan could be seen on camera crashing out, heckling PCA over the drop.

Instead of ignoring the fans’ words, the 24-year-old shot back with a vulgar statement: “Suck my f-cking d–k b–ch.”

Pete Crow-Armstrong Appears Apologetic Over His Comments, Telling Reporters That It Wasn’t Like Him

Speaking with ESPN, PCA admitted he had regrets about his “choice of words,” especially because of how they would affect those closest to him.

“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,” he said.

Despite being on camera, PCA said that the heat of the moment sparked his emotional response. “I saw the cameras in my face, it’s not like I didn’t,” he said, admitting he knew the clip had gone viral.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell also responded to the video, seemingly offering grace and understanding to his young star.

“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.”

MLB Fans Lay Into Pete Crow-Armstrong Online After His Words Go Viral

MLB fans have shared their reactions to PCA’s NSFW response on Reddit, and many appear unamused by the All-Star’s words or apology.

“A very over emotional reaction. Makes you wonder if he can handle the pressures of major league baseball. Should probably send him down for the next two days,” someone wrote, while another said, “He regrets that there were mics that picked it up. That’s all.”

Someone else condemned his words, writing, “Didn’t do his family proud there. I’m shocked how easily those words came out to a woman… even if she was heckling.”

And another added: “I’m guessing that wasn’t the first time that came out of his mouth. Watch the dudes that say stuff like that so effortlessly when insulted or challenged.”

One MLB Player Faced Backlash After Using A Homophobic Slur During A Game

PCA isn’t the first professional baseball player to be criticized by the public over comments some deem inappropriate.

According to MLB News, Boston Red Sox player Jarren Duran was under scrutiny in 2024 after calling a heckler a “f—-t” while at bat.

His words were so loud that they were captured and aired during the live MLB broadcast.

Durran received an unpaid two-game suspension by the Red Sox, and that portion of his salary was donated to PFLAG Boston, an offshoot of PFLAG National, one of the country’s biggest LGBTQ+ organizations.

Duran Issued An Apology For His Words

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Duran also issued an apology after the incident, admitting he used a “truly horrific word when responding to a fan.”

Duran explained that he felt “awful” knowing he hurt people in the community before apologizing to the Red Sox team and “the entire LGBTQ community.”

“Our young fans are supposed to be able to look up to me as a role model, but tonight I fell far short of that responsibility. I will use this opportunity to educate myself and my teammates and to grow as a person,” he finished.

The Red Sox, too, released a statement, condemning Duran’s comments and offering support to the queer community.

“We strive to be an organization that welcomes all fans to Fenway Park, and we will continue to educate our employees, players, coaches and staff on the importance of inclusivity,” the statement finished.

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Don’t count Aaron Rodgers out. Days ago, it was reported that the 4X MVP signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers after previously stating the 2025 season would likely be his last. After making an appearance on the Steelers’ practice field on Monday, May 18, several of his teammates spoke about his return, saying they were kept in the dark about his offseason moves.

Steelers Players Said They Were Left In The Dark About Aaron Rodgers And His 2026 Plans

According to several reports, including ESPN and Steelers PR, Rodgers reached a one-year deal with the team worth up to $25 million just days ago.

The signing comes after the Pittsburgh-based team placed a UFA tender on the athlete, giving the organization the chance to receive a compensatory draft pick if he signed elsewhere.

At practice, Steelers receiver Michael Pittman Jr. opened up about Rodgers’ return, saying, “He never told me anything. I learned from Twitter before he told me.”

Pittman Jr., a USC alum, said he was hopeful the Super Bowl champion would return before announcing his comeback on his own terms. “Aaron is going to do what Aaron wants to do, right?”

Other Steelers Players React To Aaron Rodgers Signing On The Dotted Line For Another Year In The League

In addition to Pittman Jr., Steelers offensive lineman Troy Fautanu said he, too, learned about the athlete’s return via social media.

“I opened the app and saw Pat McAfee post it, and I said, ‘Here we go,'” he said, revealing that most of the team learned of the news around the same time.

A Steelers defensive player shared a similar sentiment, saying the superstar athlete has a “mysterious” vibe.

“Shoot, that’s just who he is,” Alex Highsmith said. “He’s mysterious, but he’s one heck of a teammate. It’s just who he is. He is a great dude.”

Aaron Rodgers Teased 2025 Would Be His Last Season

According to Steelers PR, Rodgers started in 16 of 17 games in 2025, missing one due to injury. The 21-year veteran completed 327 of 498 passes for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.

Over his decades-long career, Rodgers has appeared in over 260 games, starting in 257 of them. He’s completed 5,696 of 8,743 passes for 66,274 yards and 527 touchdowns.

In June 2025, Rodgers spoke with Pat McAfee before the start of the season, saying he believed it was his last.

“That’s why we just did a one-year deal. Steelers didn’t need to put any extra years on that or anything, so this was really about finishing with a lot of love and fun and peace for the career that I’ve had,” he said.

He went on to say that he’s enjoyed his “20 fricking years” in the league, adding that finishing his career with the Steelers was the best place for him.

Steelers Dealt With Change After The 2025 Season

Another reason Rodgers’ return to the Steelers might’ve surprised his teammates was because of his emotional response to former head coach Mike Tomlin stepping down.

According to a previous report from The Blast, sources said that Tomlin’s announcement to the team “felt like a funeral,” and that Rodgers had an emotional reaction, saying “no” repeatedly.

In the past, Rodgers praised Tomlin as a coach and said his position with the organization played a role in his signing with the team.

“Mike T. has had more success than damn near anybody in the league for the last 19, 20 years,” Rodgers said. “And more than that, though, when you have the right guy and the culture is right, you don’t think about making a change, but there’s a lot of pressure that comes from the outside and obviously that sways decisions from time to time. But it’s not how I would do things and not how the league used to be.”

Rodgers Broke His Silence On Teammates’ Fight With Fan

Before that, Rodgers broke his silence on his teammate, DK Metcalf, being suspended for two games after appearing to strike a heckling fan.

While it’s unclear what the fan said, numerous reports claimed that the man, identified as Ryan Kennedy, repeatedly called Metcalf by his government name.

“I think there’s a mindset that you pay for a ticket, you say whatever the heck you want. I think there should be some code of conduct,” Rodgers said. “Obviously, [what Kennedy did] was intentional, and I think there was some celebration afterwards on his part.”

While Rodgers condemned Metcalf’s alleged actions, the quarterback also said that his teammate had his full “support.”

“The truth is that that would never happen face to face. You know, even some of the people that hate me the most in the cities that I’ve played against over the years, especially in the NFC North, it’s always pretty cordial when you see some of those people out and about,” he said.

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