Dansby Swanson
Coverage of Dansby Swanson in the Nexus archive.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong named Cubs' lone All-Star
Pete Crow-Armstrong was named the Cubs' only All-Star for the second time, despite the team's $230 million payroll. The Cubs remain in playoff contention but trail the Brewers in the NL Central. Key players like Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner, and Dansby Swanson failed to earn All-Star recognition, while pitching struggles and injuries persist.
- Cubs sticking with Dansby Swanson in everyday lineup with hopes of jumpstarting shortstop’s slumping bat
The Cubs are maintaining Dansby Swanson's everyday role at shortstop despite his .175 batting average, the worst in the league among qualified hitters. Team officials emphasize his defensive value and hope his offensive performance will improve, citing his past production and the team's strong run prevention as reasons to keep him in the lineup.
- Slumping shortstop Dansby Swanson sits, then scores winning run for Cubs
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson was benched due to a batting slump but later scored the winning run as a pinch-runner. Manager Craig Counsell emphasized mental rest for Swanson, while pitcher Ben Brown delivered a strong performance with 5⅓ scoreless innings.
- Craig Counsell not sitting Dansby Swanson just yet, but it’s under consideration for Cubs’ slumping shortstop
Cubs manager Craig Counsell is considering benching slumping shortstop Dansby Swanson, who has a batting average below .200, but has not done so yet. Swanson's struggles are part of broader offensive issues for the Cubs, which have lost 17 of their last 22 games. Counsell previously sat struggling veteran Ian Happ, who later improved after rest.