DANSBY SWANSON NEWS

Ozuna, Albies power Braves' offense in 16-4 rout of Nats

Marcell Ozuna homered twice, Ozzie Albies drove in three runs and the Atlanta Braves fired up their offense to rout the Washington Nationals 16-4

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stuck near bottom of lineup Swanson will start at shortstop and bat seventh in Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Atlanta is facing a left-handed starter (Patrick Corbin) for the second day in a row, but even with lefty-hitting regulars Eddie Rosario and Alex Dickerson out of the starting nine, Swanson hasn't been able to climb much in the order. Swanson didn't hit any higher than seventh in any of Atlanta's first five games, going 2-for-16 with 10 strikeouts.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves season preview 2022: They're World Series champions, but the vibe and focus haven't changed "Guys want to continue to get better," Dansby Swanson said. "That's just how we're all wired, to grow and just continue to play better."

APRIL 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Yankees sign right-hander Shelby Miller to minor league deal

The New York Yankees have signed right-hander Shelby Miller to a minor league contract and invited him to major league spring training

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Are 2022 Atlanta Braves better than the 2021 team?

With Ozzie Albies, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson, these Braves might be better than the 2021 title team, writes Jake Mintz.

MARCH 25, 2022

Crushes first spring homer Swanson went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.

Impact The shortstop turned on a Shane McClanahan pitch in the second inning and drove it completely out of CoolToday Park. Swanson delivered a career-high 27 homers and 88 RBI last season, and the 28-year-old will be counted on to supply similar or better numbers for Atlanta in 2022 as the club looks to repeat as World Series champions.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yanks' Judge, 5 Braves among players headed to arbitration

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and five players from the World Series champion Atlanta Braves are among the players who are headed toward salary arbitration hearings that wil...

MARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves' Acuña still rehabbing knee, won't play spring game

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. won’t see game action in spring training, even as a designated hitter

MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unlikely to discuss extension Swanson isn't interested in discussing a contract extension during the season, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The shortstop will be a free agent next offseason, but Swanson suggested Friday he didn't want the distraction of a contract negotiation. "I haven't even thought about it," he said. "But my off-the-cusp answer would be no. There's no point in having extra distractions. This game's hard enough as it is. You want to put all your energy into the game and your teammates. And that's the real reason why you do play, is for your teammates and to win. So if things are taking away from that focus, then it's not worth it." Swanson posted career-best power numbers last season, but paired his 27 homers and 88 RBI with a .248/.311/.449 slash line. Assuming Atlanta doesn't lock him up before Opening Day, the 28-year-old could be headed for a big payday if he keeps his power gains and continues to play strong defense in 2022.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Would Dansby Swanson consider negotiating a contract extension during the season? NORTH PORT, Fla. - Just as this past offseason was about Freddie Freeman, the next one could be about Dansby Swanson.

MARCH 18, 2022 • AJC.COM

MLB Lockout: Players Get Pizza Jobs at Papa John's Shortstop Dansby Swanson and outfielder Joc Pederson have signed up to be Papa John’s new “pre-season pizza pros.”

MARCH 6, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

MLB Lockout: Players Get Pizza Jobs at Papa John's Shortstop Dansby Swanson and outfielder Joc Pederson have signed up to be Papa John’s new “pre-season pizza pros.”

MARCH 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hundreds of thousands fans celebrate Braves title in parade

The Atlanta Braves were cheered by hundreds of thousands of fans in a two-stage parade celebrating the team’s first World Series championship since 1995

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Freddie Watch: Freeman top priority for champion Braves

Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman’s future is the most pressing offseason issue facing the Braves, who beat the Houston Astros to cap an improbable run to their first World Ser...

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dansby Swanson trade looks even worse for Arizona Diamondbacks after Atlanta Braves' title is the Dansby Swanson trade to the Atlanta Braves the worst in Arizona Diamondbacks history? It is certainly among them.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Blasts two-run homer Swanson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Astros in Game 6 of the World Series.

Impact Swanson extended Atlanta's lead with his two-run blast in the fifth inning, and he fielded the game-winning out as the team clinched the title. He started each of the six games in the World Series and hit .200 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dansby Swanson: The Atlanta sports curse has been broken HOUSTON – The 2021 Braves were tired of hearing about the Atlanta sports curse. So they did something about it.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • AJC.COM

Column: A most improbable team brings Atlanta a title

During three decades of nearly uninterrupted excellence, there were so many Atlanta Braves teams that seemed more championship worthy than this one

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Series 2021: Braves close out Astros in Game 6

The Braves are the 2021 World Series champions! Here are the top plays from their dominant Game 6 win!

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Fried finds footing in WS clincher for Braves after stomp

Max Fried got stomped on in the first inning, then delivered the best start of the entire World Series for the champion Braves

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Summer castoff Jorge Soler transforms into World Series MVP

A bit player during the Chicago Cubs’ drought-smashing victory over Cleveland five years ago, Jorge Soler was voted MVP of the Atlanta Braves' six-game World Series win over the Ho...

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hammerin' Braves rout Astros to win 1st WS crown since 1995

The Atlanta Braves have won their first World Series championship since 1995, hammering the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Freeman fittingly pockets last out for Braves in WS clincher

Freddie Freeman fittingly caught the last out for the Atlanta Braves as they won their first World Series championship since 1995

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS