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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cubs stave off elimination, beat Nationals 3-1 behind Taillon and Swanson

CHICAGO — Jameson Taillon allowed two hits over six innings, Dansby Swanson hit his 16th home run and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Friday to stave off elimination from postseason contention. “We got a big swing from Dansby early in the game and props to Mike Tauchman, as well,” Chicago manager Craig Counsell said. “I’m just …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Imanaga strikes out 11 and Swanson homers with 4 RBIs to lead Cubs over A’s 9-2

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Shota Imanaga struck out a career-high 11 in winning his fifth straight start, Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer while tying his season high with four RBIs and Chicago Cubs defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-2 on Monday night. “He’s a rookie and he’s really talented and good,” Chicago manager Craig Counsell said. “I hope there’s other things he’s …

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4 months ago

Dodgers’ growing offensive struggles have a familiar feel in loss to Cubs

LA Times

Shohei Ohtani puts his hands up in front of Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson after reaching second base on a fielding error during the Dodgers’ 10-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers, meanwhile, didn’t score their first run until the fifth and squandered multiple opportunities to get back in the game — despite …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

For Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, wife Mallory’s goal for U.S. is golden moment

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Dansby Swanson wore his wife’s jersey and a grin wide enough to stretch from Chicago to Paris after the U.S. women’s national team beat Brazil for the Olympic gold medal on Saturday. “Definitely let out some fist pumps and screams, got up off the couch and then right back into the same spot,” he said prior to the …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Cubs activate Dansby Swanson from the injured list, recall Luis Vázquez from Triple-A Iowa

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Dansby Swanson tried to be helpful while he was on the 10-day injured list. The medical staff’s done a great job over the last couple weeks,” Swanson said, “just helping me, how to rest, what to do to get back healthy and put myself in the best possible to be successful to help us win some games.” The …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dansby Swanson homers as the short-handed Cubs beat the struggling Astros 4-3

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer during Chicago’s four-run first inning and the short-handed Cubs beat the Houston Astros 4-3 on Wednesday night. Playing without Cody Bellinger, Chicago used Swanson’s big swing and a solid start by Jameson Taillon to earn its second straight win. “Before that back injury, I just really liked where we were at,” Taillon …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Braves stop game for Ronald Acuña Jr.’s historic moment. ‘Absurd,’ Cubs announcers say

LA Times

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. steals second base as the ball gets away from Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson in the 10th inning Wednesday at Truist Park. When the Atlanta Braves slugger stole second base in the bottom of the 10th inning Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs, he became the first player in Major League Baseball to hit at …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Shohei Ohtani leaves Angels loss with finger blister on pitching hand

Daily Mail

The Mets won their third straight game after a super difficult stretch last month Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani said he doesn't expect to pitch in next week's All-Star after leaving the Los Angeles Angels' 8-5 loss to the San Diego Padres with a blister on the middle finger of his right-hand. Seattle Mariners celebrate a win over the San Francisco …

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1 year, 8 months ago

James Outman’s grand slam in ninth inning lifts Dodgers over Cubs

LA Times

Dodgers’ James Outman watches his grand slam against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning in Chicago on Thursday. A year ago, James Outman was hardly on the Dodgers’ MLB radar, a solid but overlooked prospect who’d spent years reworking his stiff “caveman” swing. Chicago Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, right, advances to second base as Dodgers shortstop Luke Williams applies a …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Swanson injures left knee in US match against Ireland

Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — Forward Mallory Swanson was carted off the field during the first half of the United States’ exhibition match Saturday against Ireland with an apparent left knee injury, a blow to the national team ahead of this summer’s Women’s World Cup. Swanson was the team’s leading scorer this year with seven total goals and a six-game scoring streak, …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Nico Hoerner looking forward to long-term future with Cubs

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Nico Hoerner thinks the best is yet to come — for him and the Chicago Cubs. “I hope that it’s not the last deal with this team,” Hoerner said Thursday in his first public comments since the contract was completed. Glad it worked out, and honestly, I hope it’s the first of many.” Hoerner is moving back to …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Swanson, Stroman help Cubs beat Brewers 4-0 on opening day

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Right after it was over, Dansby Swanson soaked in one more moment in a very special debut with the Chicago Cubs. “Hearing ‘Go Cubs Go’ is a lot better when you’re on the team,” the All-Star shortstop said. Swanson had three hits and Marcus Stroman worked six scoreless innings, breezing past baseball’s first pitch-clock violation on his way …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Braves make apparent SS decision; Díaz focusing on Reds role

Associated Press

The Atlanta Braves have apparently decided who will replace the departed Dansby Swanson as their starting shortstop. The 22-year-old Grissom made his big league debut last season by hitting.291 with five home runs and 18 RBIs in 41 games for the Braves. “I’ve kind of come down from that moment.” Díaz was 7-3 with a 1.84 ERA in 59 games …

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2 years ago

Cubs, All-Star SS Swanson finalize $177 million, 7-year deal

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Growing up in Georgia, Dansby Swanson used to go over to his grandfather’s house right after school. “To be able to play for my grandfather’s two favorite teams, it means literally like the world to me,” Swanson said. “We kind of say like it’s a race to 27 outs and whoever can get them the fastest usually wins …

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2 years ago

Cubs, right-hander Taillon finalize 4-year contract

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon have finalized a four-year contract worth roughly $68 million. The Cubs also have added All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson and 2019 NL MVP Cody Bellinger this offseason. The 31-year-old Taillon is coming off a solid season with the New York Yankees, going 14-5 with a 3.91 ERA. Taillon made his major league …

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2 years ago

AP sources: Cubs, SS Dansby Swanson agree to 7-year deal

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs and Dansby Swanson agreed to a $177 million, seven-year contract on Saturday, adding the All-Star shortstop to their rebuilding project. The team finalized a $17.5 million, one-year contract with 2019 NL MVP Cody Bellinger on Wednesday, and right-hander Jameson Taillon agreed to a four-year contract that is worth roughly $68 million. Swanson and Chicago Red …

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2 years ago

Dansby Swanson reportedly agrees to seven-year deal with Chicago Cubs

LA Times

Atlanta’s Dansby Swanson runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Mets on Oct. 1. The Chicago Cubs and Dansby Swanson agreed to a seven-year, $177-million contract Saturday, adding the All-Star shortstop to their rebuilding project. Swanson was part of a stellar group of free-agent shortstops that also included Trea Turner, Carlos Correa and Xander Bogaerts. The …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Judge, Díaz, Turner among 131 free agents after Series ends

Associated Press

HOUSTON — Aaron Judge, Edwin Díaz, Trea Turner, Dansby Swanson and Xander Bogaerts were among 131 players who became free agents on Sunday as baseball’s business season began just hours after the final out of the World Series. Teams have until Thursday to make $19.65 million qualifying offers to their former players who became free agents. If a team makes …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Shohei Ohtani homers, but Angels continue free fall and lose to the streaking Braves

LA Times

Angels third baseman Jonathan Villar bobbles a ball hit by the Braves’ Dansby Swanson in the fourth inning. I like the baseball that we’re playing right now.” Atlanta moved 20 games over.500 for the first time since ending the 2019 season with a 97-65 record. “What he’s doing is pretty special, I think, and he hits all the pitches too.” …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Acuña’s 1st game in Miami since knee injury, leads Braves

Associated Press

MIAMI — Ronald Acuña Jr. led off the game with a deep double and later singled and stole a base as the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 Friday night in his first game at the stadium where he sustained a season-ending knee injury last year. “We’re going to keep him off this turf,” Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said. …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Best Dodgers lineup ever? Five ways Freddie Freeman improves an already loaded team

LA Times

First baseman Freddie Freeman brings a Gold Glove along with a potent bat to the Dodgers. With that said, Freddie’s a really good baseball player.” The Dodgers will soon discover just how good they can indeed be with Freeman at the heart of their lineup, after the team agreed to terms with the former Atlanta Braves star on a six-year, …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Bellinger HR sends Dodgers to 3rd World Series in 4 years

The Independent

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4 years, 2 months ago

Justin Turner’s Superman play crucial for Dodgers in NLCS Game 7 win

LA Times

Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner dives to tag out Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson before turning a double play during the fourth inning of Game 7 of the NLCS. “For him to have the presence of mind to make a diving tag and throw the guy out at third,” Betts said, “that’s huge.” An inning later, Betts supplied similar heroics. …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Photos: Dodgers defeat Braves in NLCS Game 7

LA Times

The Dodgers advanced to the World Series for the third time in four years after defeating the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger homers against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning in Game 7 of the NLCS at Globe Life Field. …

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Cubs stave off elimination, beat Nationals 3-1 behind Taillon and Swanson

Imanaga strikes out 11 and Swanson homers with 4 RBIs to lead Cubs over A’s 9-2

Dodgers’ growing offensive struggles have a familiar feel in loss to Cubs

For Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, wife Mallory’s goal for U.S. is golden moment

Cubs activate Dansby Swanson from the injured list, recall Luis Vázquez from Triple-A Iowa

Dansby Swanson homers as the short-handed Cubs beat the struggling Astros 4-3

Braves stop game for Ronald Acuña Jr.’s historic moment. ‘Absurd,’ Cubs announcers say

Shohei Ohtani leaves Angels loss with finger blister on pitching hand

James Outman’s grand slam in ninth inning lifts Dodgers over Cubs

Swanson injures left knee in US match against Ireland

Nico Hoerner looking forward to long-term future with Cubs

Swanson, Stroman help Cubs beat Brewers 4-0 on opening day

Braves make apparent SS decision; Díaz focusing on Reds role

Cubs, All-Star SS Swanson finalize $177 million, 7-year deal

Cubs, right-hander Taillon finalize 4-year contract

AP sources: Cubs, SS Dansby Swanson agree to 7-year deal

Dansby Swanson reportedly agrees to seven-year deal with Chicago Cubs

Judge, Díaz, Turner among 131 free agents after Series ends

Shohei Ohtani homers, but Angels continue free fall and lose to the streaking Braves

Acuña’s 1st game in Miami since knee injury, leads Braves

Best Dodgers lineup ever? Five ways Freddie Freeman improves an already loaded team

Bellinger HR sends Dodgers to 3rd World Series in 4 years

Justin Turner’s Superman play crucial for Dodgers in NLCS Game 7 win

Photos: Dodgers defeat Braves in NLCS Game 7