4 pros and 4 cons for the Chicago Cubs heading into the second half

There's plenty to be excited about as the Cubs took a one game divisional lead into the break. Here are some key takeaways from the first half of the 2025 season.

Jim McIsaac/GettyImagesAs we head into the All-Star Break, the Chicago Cubs find themselves in first place in the NL Central with a record of 57-39. With half a season still to play, here are some key takeaways from the Cubs’ season so far.

Pro: Pete Crow-Armstrong is a superstar

Many experts predicted a breakout season from Pete Crow-Armstrong in 2025, but did they expect him to be this good? Crow-Armstrong currently leads the National League with 5.4 bWAR and is tied for the team lead with 25 home runs. In what is shaping up to be…