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Moises Ballesteros
Coverage of Moises Ballesteros in the Nexus archive.
- Cubs' Pedro Ramirez plays through sadness, worry as countrymen deal with aftermath of Venezuela earthquakes
Cubs' Pedro Ramirez and teammate Daniel Palencia express worry for family and fellow Venezuelans after earthquakes struck the country, causing over 150 deaths and widespread displacement. The Cubs' Venezuelan players, including Ramirez, wore 'VZ' caps to show solidarity with their affected countrymen.
- 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.