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Dansby Swanson: Shortstop gets a first with the Cubs in win vs Padres
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A 'hard time' from manager David Ross ignited a big day for Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson
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Bellinger, Swanson, Happ power Cubs past MLB-leading Braves 6-4 for 6th straight series win
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Cubs Pay Heavily To Land Their Shortstop, Dansby Swanson
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Cubs SS Dansby Swanson placed on IL with heel contusion - ESPN
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Seven years after World Series win, the Cubs, led by Dansby Swanson and a solid core, look relevant again
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Cubs Spring Training Notebook: Swanson's winning mentality, Lester's mark on Steele, Cubs make some spring history - Marquee Sports Network
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Cubs' Dansby Swanson swinging hot bat before first Braves series since departure - Chicago Sun-Times
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Grading Cubs' Dansby Swanson 7-year, $177M contract