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How Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson brings 'captain qualities' every day The Cubs had to pay for the intangibles when they signed Swanson, and the investment has been paying off.

JUNE 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Power returning Swanson went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's victory over San Diego.

Impact Swanson posted his eighth three-hit game of the season, but it was his first since May 9. The Cubs' shortstop started the season with a power outage, homering just once in the month of April. He has now homered five times in 29 games since April ended. He is not on pace to top 20 home runs, a mark he has hit in three straight season, but his OPS sits at .801 thanks to a career-high walk rate.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Triples, drives in two Saturday Swanson went 2-for-5 with a triple, a run scored and two RBI in Saturday's loss to the Reds.

Impact Swanson showed off his speed and recorded his second triple of the season. The shortstop recorded his first multi-hit game since May 15 and is now batting .264 with a .782 OPS in his first season with the Cubs. He's been solid if not spectacular so far, but Swanson remains one of the better fantasy assets at his position.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides all the offense Thursday Swanson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 10-1 loss to the Mets.

Impact Swanson popped his fifth home run of the season in the first inning, but then he cooled off along with his teammates. The shortstop has been solid in his first year with the Cubs, as he's now batting .265 with a .783 OPS. He'll have to get going on the power front, however, if he wants to reach the 25 home runs he tallied last year with Atlanta.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Sullivan: As a former No. 1 pick, Cubs' Dansby Swanson knows the pressure Connor Bedard could face with Blackhawks CHICAGO — Dansby Swanson glanced at the video board Monday night at Wrigley Field as Chicago Cubs fans began cheering a PA announcement.

MAY 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Paul Sullivan: As a former No. 1 pick, Cubs' Dansby Swanson knows the pressure Connor Bedard could face with Blackhawks CHICAGO — Dansby Swanson glanced at the video board Monday night at Wrigley Field as Chicago Cubs fans began cheering a PA announcement.

MAY 12, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Big game in loss Swanson went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a two-run home run and three total RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Swanson entered the contest batting just .235 in eight games this month but was able to get right back on track. The shortstop only has three home runs so far after hitting 52 long balls the last two seasons, though his .285 average and .800 OPS are up from his marks in 2021 and 2022. Swanson has settled in pretty well with the Cubs so far, and the power will likely come.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three hits in win Swanson went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 5-1 victory over the Nationals.

Impact Swanson went deep against MacKenzie Gore in the fifth inning, belting a 389-foot two-run shot to give Chicago a 4-1 lead. It was the second homer of the season for the shortstop, each of which has come over his past five games. While Swanson's power production has been disappointing thus far, he's hit well with a .301/.419/.398 slash line. He's also racked up 18 runs, nine RBI and three stolen bases.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dansby triumphs after losing battle with helmet WASHINGTON -- Over the years, Dansby Swanson has garnered a reputation as a hard-nosed player. He proved why while re-earning that distincti...

MAY 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Patrick Mooney: Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson was joking about... - The Athletic Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson was joking about his playoff hockey look on Monday night after a headfirst slide left a cut near his right eye...

MAY 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Swanson homers, Smyly sharp as Cubs beat Nationals 5-1

Dansby Swanson hit a two-run homer and Drew Smyly delivered seven solid innings as the Chicago Cubs bounced back from a rough series at Miami to beat the Washington Nationals 5-1

MAY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits first Chicago home run Swanson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Padres.

Impact Swanson has been good overall in his first season with the Cubs, as he's batting .284, though this was his first home run in the new uniform. The shortstop hit 25 long balls last year with Atlanta and 27 home runs in 2021, so his power production will likely pick up, which would enhance his already solid fantasy value. He's also locked into a premium spot near the top of the lineup most days and has already scored 17 runs in 23 games.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hosmer, Velázquez, Swanson hit HRs, Cubs beat Padres 5-2

Eric Hosmer and Nelson Velázquez hit back-to-back homers and Dansby Swanson added his first of the season to help the Chicago Cubs top the San Diego Padres 5-2

APRIL 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patience pays off Wednesday Swanson went 0-for-2 but drew three walks and scored three runs in Wednesday's 12-2 win over the Athletics.

Impact Swanson showed a good eye at the plate and parlayed that into an effective day. He's been a good tablesetter for the Cubs, as he now has 15 runs scored in 16 games. Swanson scored a career-high 99 runs last season with Atlanta, and at this rate, he looks primed to surpass that figure if he stays healthy. The shortstop is also batting a career-best .333.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs hammer A's bullpen in 12-2 win for 3-game sweep

Dansby Swanson scored the tiebreaking run standing up on an infield grounder to spark a four-run sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs reached Oakland’s bullpen for 10 runs in a 12-2 v...

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs second straight multi-hit game Swanson went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs and a stolen base in Monday's 10-1 win over the Athletics.

Impact After missing a game last Wednesday versus the Mariners with a side injury, Swanson went hitless with seven strikeouts in eight at-bats in his first two games back in action, but he's settled back in nicely at the plate since then. He rapped out three hits and stole a base in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Dodgers, and then stayed hot Monday with his seventh multi-hit effort of the season. Though he has collected only three extra-base knocks (all doubles) through his first 14 games with the Cubs, Swanson has rewarded fantasy managers with a .368 average, three stolen bases, 12 runs and five RBI.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Friday Swanson (side) is back in the lineup Friday versus the Dodgers.

Impact Swanson sat out of Wednesday's series finale against the Mariners due to a side issue, but it thankfully wasn't anything serious. He is at shortstop and batting second Friday for the Cubs.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Arcia headed to IL with microfracture in left wrist

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia is headed to the injured list after tests revealed a microfracture in his left wrist

APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paul Sullivan: A well-earned day off for Dansby Swanson sees the Chicago Cubs lose 5-2 to end a satisfying homestand CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs lineup was missing one of its key pieces Wednesday in a 5-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners, but no one could begrud...

APRIL 13, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Column: A well-earned day off for Dansby Swanson sees the Chicago Cubs lose 5-2 to end a satisfying homestand The Chicago Cubs lineup was missing one of its key pieces Wednesday in a 5-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners, but no one could begrudge Dansby...

APRIL 12, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Column: A well-earned day off for Dansby Swanson sees the Chicago Cubs lose 5-2 to end a satisfying homestand The Chicago Cubs lineup was missing one of its key pieces Wednesday in a 5-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners, but no one could begrudge Dansby...

APRIL 12, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Expects to be back Friday Swanson (side) expects to return to the Cubs' lineup Friday against the Dodgers, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Swanson is out of the lineup Wednesday after exiting Tuesday's contest with a side issue, but it's been termed as merely cramping and he should be ready to roll after Thursday's off day. The big free agent signing is off to a superb start with his new club, sporting a .400/.467/.450 batting line with two doubles and one stolen base.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Swanson (side) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Swanson helped the Cubs erase a seven-run deficit Tuesday and went 4-for-4 at the dish before exiting Chicago's eventual 14-9 win in the sixth inning due to what the team termed as lower left side tightness. Manager David Ross clarified after the game that Swanson was dealing with cramping, and while the star shortstop will sit out Wednesday's series finale, he'll most likely be good to go for Friday's game in Los Angeles following a team off day Thursday. Nico Hoerner will slide over from the keystone to cover shortstop Wednesday in place of Swanson.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs take on the Mariners after Swanson's 4-hit game

The Chicago Cubs take on the Seattle Mariners after Dansby Swanson had four hits on Tuesday in a 14-9 win over the Mariners

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After emotional day, Swanson takes himself out of game CHICAGO -- Dansby Swanson took the field for the sixth inning on Tuesday night, but the Cubs shortstop soon motioned to his dugout. After a...

APRIL 12, 2023 • MLB.COM