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Dansby Swanson - Clubs two more home runsSwanson went 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI in Tuesday's 20-9 win over the Reds.

ImpactChicago exploded on offense and Swanson was a big part of it, hitting his 14th and 15th home runs of the season a night after hitting his 13th home run of the year. The shortstop had a solid July with an .846 OPS and four home runs across 14 games, and he's off to a promising start in August.

AUGUST 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Belli blast blacks out Wrigley boardCHICAGO -- The Cubs were receiving calls about the potential availability of center fielder Cody Bellinger not that long ago. The team’s rec...

AUGUST 2, 2023•MLB.COM

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Daniel Duarte - Optioned to LouisvilleDuarte was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

ImpactSam Moll, acquired from the Athletics on Monday, will take over the vacant bullpen spot. Duarte, 26, has pitched to a 4.30 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 11:10 K:BB in 14.2 innings of relief this season at the major-league level.

AUGUST 1, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jeimer Candelario - To play regularly at 1BCubs manager David Ross said Tuesday that Candelario will get regular starts at first base, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

ImpactAcquired from the Nationals on Monday in exchange for a pair of minor-leaguers, Candelario is making his Cubs debut at first base Tuesday night against the Reds. Nick Madrigal is starting at third base. This will allow Cody Bellinger to see more action in center field as Chicago looks to make a late run at the NL Central title.

AUGUST 1, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Candelario makes successful return to Chicago Cubs as Mancini is cut to make room on roster

Jeimer Candelario felt right at home in his return to the Chicago Cubs

AUGUST 1, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seiya Suzuki - On bench TuesdaySuzuki is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Reds.

ImpactMike Tauchman will play right field and bat leadoff for the host Cubs. Cody Bellinger is in center field, with trade acquisition Jeimer Candelario sliding in at first base. This is presumably just a day of mental and physical rest for Suzuki, who went 0-for-9 with three strikeouts over the final two days of July.

AUGUST 1, 2023•ROTOWIRE