Young Guns Clash in Pivotal Series | Chicago Cubs News

Chicago Cubs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

CC Sabathia heaps praise on the Cardinals’ young stars as they gear up for a pivotal weekend showdown against the surging Cubs, led by fiery Pete-Crow Armstrong. Set for Star-Spangled Sunday on NBC and Peacock, this series could define both teams’ seasons. The Cardinals, fueled by a relentless “next-man-up” mentality under manager Oli Marmol, aim to prove their youth movement is serious business. Meanwhile, Armstrong’s offensive explosion—including a post-homer taunt against St. Louis—has ignited debate over his All-Star snub and added fuel to his fire. With the Cubs riding a rollercoaster…