DANSBY SWANSON NEWS

AP source: Hoerner, Cubs agree to $35 million, 3-year deal

The Chicago Cubs have locked up another infielder, agreeing to a $35 million, three-year contract with Nico Hoerner

MARCH 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Do-it-all Dansby puts on 'unbelievable' performance MESA, Ariz. -- After Dansby Swanson stepped on home plate and turned to jog back to the Cubs' dugout, manager David Ross blocked the shortst...

MARCH 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

A 'hard time' from manager David Ross ignited a big day for Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson Dansby Swanson's spring for the Chicago Cubs hasn't been one to write home about, but his home run Sunday may have gotten him back on track.

MARCH 26, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

NL East Preview: Braves, Phillies, Mets to duke it out again

The National League East made a strong argument as the majors’ toughest division in 2022 and lines up as perhaps even better this season

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves option Vaughn Grissom, tab Orlando Arcia as Opening Day SS

The Atlanta Braves sent Vaughn Grissom to Triple-A to begin the season, clearing the way for Orlando Arcia to start at shortstop in a surpri...

MARCH 21, 2023

Braves make apparent SS decision; Díaz focusing on Reds role

The Atlanta Braves have apparently decided who will replace the departed Dansby Swanson as their starting shortstop

MARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Why the Cubs are 'not worried' about Dansby Swanson's spring slump Still working to find his timing, Swanson is 2-for-28 this spring training.

MARCH 20, 2023 • SUNTIMES.COM

Struggling this spring Swanson is just 2-for-25 so far in Cactus League action with 11 strikeouts.

Impact It's been a rough spring for Swanson, who joined the Cubs in the offseason on a seven-year, $177 million deal. Swanson batted .277 for Atlanta last year with 25 home runs, so he should be fine in the long run, though these struggles could carry over into the early part of the regular season as the shortstop gets acclimated to his new surroundings.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Freddie Freeman on Dansby Swanson's transition, impact on Cubs: 'That's a winner' "All he knows how to do is win," Freeman said of his former teammate. "He cares about the game. He wants people to be good around him."

MARCH 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

At peace with his big decision, Dansby Swanson is implementing his vision for the Cubs Swanson hasn't regretted leaving Atlanta and is seeking every advantage for the Cubs. "He's always thinking about how to get an edge."

MARCH 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Swanson signing a signal Cubs are back in business of winning games The Cubs signed a slew of new players over the winter, headed by shortstop Dansby Swanson. After making four straight trips to the playoffs...

MARCH 2, 2023 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Max Scherzer loves pitch clock, which debuts to mixed reactions

Max Scherzer believes MLB's new pitch clock will help pitchers out. Some star hitters agree with him.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Hitless in team debut Swanson went 0-for-2 in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Giants.

Impact Swanson was playing in his first spring training game with the Cubs after agreeing to a seven-year, $177 million deal in the offseason. His exhibition stats won't matter much, as the team simply wants to get him to the regular season healthy and comfortable with his new teammates. Swanson should be Chicago's everyday shortstop, with Nico Hoerner shifting over to second base.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dansby Swanson wasn't easily sold on Cubs Dansby Swanson reminds you a bit of Derek Jeter. He’s uber-focused on the bottom line, which is to him wins and losses.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • NYPOST.COM

US women win SheBelieves Cup with 2-1 victory over Brazil

Alex Morgan and Mallory Swanson scored and the United States defeated Brazil 2-1 to win the SheBelieves Cup for the fourth straight year

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swanson scores again as US beats Japan 1-0 at SheBelieves

Mallory Swanson scored in the 45th minute, and the United States shut out Japan 1-0 Sunday to remain undefeated in the SheBelieves Cup

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

US women beat Canada 2-0, show support in labor dispute

Mallory Swanson scored a pair of first-half goals and the United States beat Canada 2-0 in a SheBelieves Cup match clouded by a labor dispute between the Canadian players and their...

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swanson expects to win with Cubs: 'That's why I came' MESA, Ariz. -- One of the first tasks on Dansby Swanson's to-do list after signing with the Cubs was to obtain a list of his teammates' phon...

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Astros celebrate, Cubs-Cardinals in London mark schedule

Baseball's 2023 season begins with another celebration for the Houston Astros, and Jacob deGrom returns to New York on another big day on this year's major league schedule

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ranking the best 23 shortstops of 2023 in the MLB

Who are baseball's best shortstops? Ben Verlander breaks down his five tiers.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Pitcher Max Fried loses to Braves in salary arbitration

Pitcher Max Fried has lost to the Atlanta Braves in salary arbitration

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No Dansby Swanson, but Braves confident about filling shortstop and leadership voids It can’t be overstated how much Braves officials and players believe in Ron Washington’s ability to mold infielders.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Braves sign manager Snitker to extension through 2025 season

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker has signed a contract extension through the 2025 season

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS