CHICAGO — Breaking news from the Cubs community: Dansby Swanson — the former star turned leadership icon — sent an emotional and proud message to Pete Crow‑Armstrong shortly after PCA was called to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. “I always knew you were special. Now the world will see, and I’m proud to be your teammate,” Swanson said in a recent interview, sparking a wave of strong emotions among fans.
Crow‑Armstrong’s selection to the national team is truly a milestone in his career and a source of great pride for the Cubs. According to USA Baseball, PCA will wear Team USA’s colors for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, where the best players from around the world will gather.
Swanson, who was a pillar within the Cubs, could not hide his admiration for his junior: “When he played for the Cubs, we saw the stature of a future star. Now that he has been drafted, it proves that no one understands the expectations like his teammates and close friends.” Swanson’s words were not only a congratulation, but also an affirmation: PCA is the future not only of the Cubs, but also of American baseball.
PCA entered the 2025 season in explosive form: he reached 31 home runs and 35 stolen bases, becoming the first player in Cubs history to do so since Sammy Sosa.
In addition, his excellent defense in center field helped him win the Gold Glove and was voted to the All‑MLB Second Team.
PCA’s presence in the Team USA lineup is considered a high-level strategy of USA Baseball. According to sources, he will likely take on the center field position — a crucial role in the international lineup.
Under former Cubs player Mark DeRosa, PCA will play alongside big stars like Aaron Judge, creating a young and ambitious force for the team.
For the Cubs, this is a huge honor. The last time a player from their team made it to the national team in a major tournament like the WBC was rare, and PCA becomes a hopeful face for the future. Swanson knows this well — he was a “bridge” for the next generation, and now he is watching one of his biggest beliefs come to the fore.
Cubs fans have not hesitated to show their support. On social media, many fans shared the proud tone as if PCA were the brainchild of the entire Wrigley Field: “Our Pete!”, “Swanson was right — the world is about to see PCA’s talent.” The wave of cheers spread from the Cubs’ home stadium to the international stands, as if to affirm: PCA is not just a player, he is a symbol.
With Swanson’s message, a model of a player, a dedicated leader, PCA received not only the trust but also the sincere affection of his teammate and friend. This was a defining moment — a significant step that marked not only Crow‑Armstrong’s maturity, but also the Cubs’ position on the world baseball map.
When the whistle blew and the American flag fluttered behind him, Crow‑Armstrong would step out with the support of both Cubs fans and his former teammate: Dansby Swanson, who was not afraid to say his greatest pride — “you are ours, Pete. And you will go far.”
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