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Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Cubs Make Dansby Swanson Announcement After 11th MLB Season

The Chicago Cubs season came to a disappointing end in the National League wild card round. The Cubs looked like one of MLB’s best teams at times while also looking like one of the worst at others.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Cubs’ Dansby Swanson reveals Chicago’s strategy down 0-1 vs. Padres

The Chicago Cubs are facing elimination after a difficult start to the postseason, but shortstop Dansby Swanson said the team plans to stick with what worked during the regular season.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 29

5 Questions I Need Answered in Wild Card Series

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28

Cubs vs. Padres: Breaking down the 2026 season series

In a wild-card series that nearly came down to the final game of the season to determine home field advantage, the Chicago Cubs will be traveling out west for a rematch of a 2025 NLWCS matchup against the San Diego Padres.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 20

Chicago Cubs are getting the best Dansby Swanson back just in time

The Chicago Cubs may be close to clinching a playoff spot, but the battle for home field advantage will rage on throughout the final week of the regular season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

Cubs eye potential playoff berth in finale vs. Reds

The Chicago Cubs could not ask for a better gift than a healthy Dansby Swanson for the playoffs. Swanson came off the injured list on Friday after being sidelined for a month with a left oblique strain.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / September 20

Busch’s 20th, Swanson’s First Homer Back Lift Cubs Past Reds, 5-2

Matthew Boyd finally got a win, Michael Busch put the Chicago Cubs back in front, and Dansby Swanson reminded everyone why they waited a month for him.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 19

Cubs come through in late innings, top Reds

Michael Busch and Dansby Swanson hit solo home runs to lift the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. The win allowed the Cubs (86-69) to pull a full game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for the top wild-card playoff spot in the National League.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 18

Cubs vs. Reds Lineup: Dansby Swanson Returns! Clay Holmes On the Mound, More

The Chicago Cubs spent their day off at the historic Churchill Downs watching Alex Bregman's horse take home the crown. Luck has to be on the Chicago Cubs side, right?

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Cubs get massive Dansby Swanson boost for stretch run

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson has been reinstated from the injured list, the team announced Friday. Swanson was expected to return for the Cubs’ series against the Cincinnati Reds, but it is now official.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 16

Chicago Cubs: The latest on Dansby Swanson and his up-in-the-air return

The Chicago Cubs were fortunate that every other team in the hunt for a National League Wild Card spot also lost on Tuesday. Otherwise, the team’s frustrating 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves would’ve been a really tough blow.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 15

Cubs Knoxville Smokies Wrap: Knoxville falls to Trash Pandas, 9-2

The Iowa Cubs were rained out in Omaha tonight, which ruined the scheduled rehab games for Dansby Swanson and Gavin Hollowell. It hasn’t been decided yet when or even if the game will be made up.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 15

Is Cubs’ Dansby Swanson still expected to return from injury this week?

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is recovering from a left side oblique strain. Cubs manager Craig Counsell previously revealed that Swanson is expected to return this week.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 12

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Alvarez, Buxton, Swanson

Some good news in Chicago, aside from the Cubs’ win against the Pirates. Dansby Swanson could be back in one week’s time, just in time for the postseason rush.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 11

Cubs’ Dansby Swanson nearing return amid playoff push

The Chicago Cubs are attempting to officially clinch their spot in the postseason. Soon, they should be getting some extra lineup reinforcements to aid that push.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 11

Cubs announce plans for return of Dansby Swanson

Cubs manager Craig Counsell spoke Friday and revealed the plans for Swanson's return.

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Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Dansby Swanson Takes Step Forward Toward Return to Cubs Ahead of Brewers Game

Despite their active three-game losing streak, the Chicago Cubs are rolling on their way to October, looking to secure the top National League Wild Card spot over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 8

Chicago Cubs give more encouraging news on Dansby Swanson

Cubs manager Craig Counsell spoke to the media before Tuesday night’s game in Milwaukee, including giving another update on shortstop Dansby Swanson. Per The Sun-Times’ Jeff Agrest, Counsell said they aim to have Swanson back for the Braves series next week at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4

Cubs’ Dansby Swanson injury update is encouraging, but there’s a catch

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is currently dealing with an injury. According to MLB.com, Swanson is dealing with a left side/oblique strain. MLB.com also reports that while Swanson is swinging a bat every day and participating in defensive work and agility/running drills, the infielder is expected to miss at least two more weeks.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / September 2

Chicago Cubs Announce New Dansby Swanson Injury Update

The Chicago Cubs offered a fresh update on shortstop Dansby Swanson just before Tuesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. The club is still without its regular starter at the position as it tries to stay in the thick of the National League race.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Dansby Swanson Makes Off-Field Announcement Amid 4th Cubs Season

Dansby Swanson’s fourth season with the Chicago Cubs has hit a rough patch. The 32-year-old shortstop landed on the 10-day injured list on August 17 with a left oblique strain, cutting his availability short as they chase the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the National League Central.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 17

Reports: Cubs SS Dansby Swanson out 4-6 weeks with oblique strain

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is headed to the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain, ESPN and MLB.com reported on Monday. The injury, which forced him to leave Sunday's 11-4 loss to the St.