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Chris Russo goes scorched earth on Pete Crow-Armstrong for ‘derogatory’ Babe Ruth ‘never existed’ theory

Nypost · · 473 words · By Christian Arnold
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Cubs All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong is feeling the bite of one Mad Dog.

Claims checked 6
Techniques found 3
Topics 2

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What happened

Cubs All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong is feeling the bite of one Mad Dog.

Why it matters

Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo went off on Crow-Armstrong during a Wednesday segment on “First Take,” where the sports talk personality addressed the conspiracy that PCA repeated on Kristin Cavallari’s “Let’s Be Honest” podcast, claiming that Babe Ruth never…

Common ground

The Cubs superstar took it a step further when he also said that if the legendary Yankee did exist and hit 714 career home runs, then he did it against pitchers who were essentially throwing to him underhand.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Name Calling / Labeling 80% confidence
Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.
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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 70% confidence
Overstating facts or claims to create a stronger emotional response.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “he also said that if the legendary Yankee did exist and hit 714 career home runs, then he did it against pitchers who were essentially throwing to him underhand.”
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The provided evidence for claim 2 consists of irrelevant results about Pete Davidson and Disney's Pete. No evidence was provided that confirms or denies the specific claim about underhand pitching.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following are the baseball events of the year 1954 throughout the world.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1954_in_baseball
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of songs by their Roud Folk Song Index numbers; the full catalogue can also be found on the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library website. Some publishers have added Roud numbers to books …
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_on_the_United_S…
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Claim 2: “prior to 1945, baseball was segregated”
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The provided evidence for claim 5 consists of irrelevant results about the word 'Major' and a film. No evidence regarding the segregation of baseball prior to 1945 was provided in the search results, despite it being a historical fact.
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web search NEUTRAL — This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Major. If an internal link incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major
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web search NEUTRAL — Based on the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan who was martyred in action in the 26/11 attacks, it stars Sesh in the titular role as Unnikrishnan with Prakash Raj, Sobhita Dhulipala, Saiee Manjrekar,…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_(film)
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · The meaning of MAJOR is greater in dignity, rank, importance, or interest. How to use major in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/major
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Claim 3: “Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo went off on Crow-Armstrong during a Wednesday segment on “First Take,””
SINGLE SOURCE
While one web search result explicitly mentions Chris Russo scolding Pete Crow-Armstrong for dismissing Babe Ruth, the evidence provided does not explicitly confirm the specific 'Wednesday segment on First Take' detail across multiple independent sources. The provided evidence for claim 0 is largely irrelevant (general Wikipedia entries for 'Christopher'), but the evidence for claim 3 confirms the interaction occurred.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In January–February 2026, protests occurred throughout the United States in response to the shootings by immigration agents in the second Trump administration, most notably the killing of Renée Good a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_U.S._immigration_enforcem…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — August 25 is the 237th day of the year (238th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 128 days remain until the end of the year.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The baritone voice is typically written in the range from the second G below middle C to the G above middle C (G2–G4) although it can be extended at either end. However, the baritone voice is determin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_baritones_in_non-class…
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Claim 4: “PCA repeated on Kristin Cavallari’s “Let’s Be Honest” podcast, claiming that Babe Ruth never existed.”
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Three independent web search results confirm that Pete Crow-Armstrong appeared on Kristin Cavallari's 'Let's Be Honest' podcast and claimed that Babe Ruth never existed.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday made signif…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Holiday
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bob Dylan (legally Robert Dylan; born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Described as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figure in…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Dylan
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2024. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) no…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2024_albums
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Claim 5: “Babe Ruth hit 27 home runs over 500 feet?”
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The claim that Babe Ruth hit 27 home runs over 500 feet is attributed to Chris Russo in a web search result. However, there is no independent verification from a sports database or Wikipedia to confirm this specific statistic as a fact; it is presented as a statement made by Russo during a dispute.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — George Herman "Babe" Ruth (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948) was an American professional baseball player whose career in Major League Baseball (MLB) spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935. Nick…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Babe Ruth's called shot was a home run hit by Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the 1932 World Series, held on October 1, 1932, at Wrigley Fie…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth's_called_shot
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This page details statistics, records, and other achievements pertaining to Babe Ruth. At the time in which Babe Ruth played, some of baseball's modern awards did not exist. The Division Series and Le…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_career_achievements_by…
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Claim 6: “Bonds? Never. Not one.”
VERIFIED BY REFERENCE
The provided evidence for claim 4 consists of irrelevant results about the TV show 'Barry', a fitness company, and general Barry Bonds biography. No evidence was provided regarding the distance of Barry Bonds' home runs relative to 500 feet.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In Major League Baseball (MLB), the 500 home run club is a group of batters who have hit 500 or more regular-season home runs in their careers. There are twenty-eight players who are members of the 50…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/500_home_run_club
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24, 1964) is an American former professional baseball left fielder who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Bonds was a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates from …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Bonds
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Barry Bonds hit numerous milestone home runs during his 22 seasons in Major League Baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. Bonds ranks among the greatest baseball players of all…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_milestone_home_runs_by…
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.