Chicago Sun-Times · May 26, 2025
Cubs notebook: 'Joy' rising for SS Dansby Swanson as things click on, off field
Chicago Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, left, and Moisés Ballesteros (25) celebrate after scoring against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks) ORG XMIT: CXC112David Banks/AP Photos
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When shortstop Dansby Swanson signed a seven-year, $177 million contract with the Cubs in free agency before the 2023 season, he had huge expectations for himself and the team.
Both are clicking after two dreary seasons of going 83-79 and missing the playoffs. The Cubs are red hot after beating the Rockies 3-1 on Monday, lead the division by three games over the Cardinals and are on pace to win 99 games.