Pete Crow-Armstrong named Cubs' lone All-Star

Pete Crow-Armstrong was named the Cubs' only All-Star for the second time, despite the team's $230 million payroll. The Cubs remain in playoff contention but trail the Brewers in the NL Central. Key players like Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner, and Dansby Swanson failed to earn All-Star recognition, while pitching struggles and injuries persist.