CHICAGO — Shockwaves are spreading through the baseball world: multiple inside sources reveal that the Chicago Cubs are preparing to give Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA) a record-breaking long-term contract — possibly surpassing the $700 million Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers.
According to a source close to President Jed Hoyer’s office, the “unbelievable” deal could span more than 12 years, making the 23-year-old star the new face of the Cubs for the next decade. “This is not just a contract — it’s a declaration of war,” the source stressed.
“They believe Pete is the future soul of the Cubs – like Ohtani with the Dodgers, or Judge with the Yankees,” – a senior MLB official shared.
Just a few seasons after his debut, Pete Crow-Armstrong has become a name that makes experts amazed. With his speed like the wind, top-notch reflexes and rare defense in center field, PCA is known as the “green wall” of Wrigley Field.
In the 2025 season, he achieved a WAR of +6.1, along with a series of highlights that made Cubs spectators stand up in the middle of a July night.
But not only talent, but also his spirit and the way he plays have made Cubs management believe that PCA is the “destiny piece” for a new era – an era that is not only about winning, but also about reviving the Chicago spirit.
If the deal is completed, Pete Crow-Armstrong will become the highest-paid player in MLB history, far surpassing icons like Ohtani ($700 million) or Mookie Betts ($365 million).
According to the Chicago Tribune, the contract terms include an average salary of more than $60 million a year, along with commercial clauses and exclusive image rights – something unprecedented in Cubs history.
One expert commented:
“The Cubs are not just buying talent — they are buying the soul of a new generation. And Pete is the symbol of that.”
The news spread like wildfire. Cubs fans flooded social media with the hashtag #KeepPCAForever, while skeptics questioned whether the team was “going too far” with a player so young.
The Los Angeles media even compared:
“If the Cubs do indeed spend more than the Dodgers did on Ohtani, it will be a historic moment – both financially and culturally.”
In a brief interview after the Brewers win, Pete just smiled when asked about the rumor:
“I don’t know what the future holds. All I know is that every time I put on a Cubs jersey, I want to be worthy of it.”
A simple statement — but one that contains pride, ambition, and the enormous responsibility that awaits him.
If this deal becomes a reality, MLB will have to rewrite financial history — and the Chicago Cubs may have just reshaped their entire future around a single name: Pete Crow-Armstrong.
And perhaps, this is the moment the Cubs declare to the world: A new era has begun — and it bears Pete’s name.
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