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Dansby Swanson shows off bat and glove for Cubs
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Bellinger, Swanson, Happ power Cubs past MLB-leading Braves 6-4
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Chicago Cubs beat Atlanta Braves for 6th straight series win
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Braves lose series to Cubs at Wrigley Field
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Bellinger, Swanson, Happ power Cubs past MLB-leading Braves 6-4
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Cubs had no choice but to sign Dansby Swanson and make him the new
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Dansby Swanson makes major-league debut (Video) - Sports Illustrated
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Braves star Dansby Swanson finally feels at home in Atlanta
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