John Antonoff / for the Sun-Times
MESA, Ariz. – Some friendly ribbing from Cubs manager David Ross preceded Dansby Swanson’s first home run in a Cubs uniform.
“It kind of got me going a little, I’ll say that,” Swanson said after the Cubs’ 5-0 win against the Royals on Sunday. “It felt great, obviously. Anytime you can start to feel like you’re getting right on track for the start of the season is a big deal.