No MLB team has its end goal being making it to the NLDS before each season begins. In fact, it's hard to imagine that any team has ever had a goal other than winning the World Series each season, even those teams that never had a chance of making the playoffs.
When one thinks about where the Chicago Cubs could most stand to improve this offseason, the infield isn't the first thing that comes to mind. This is
How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?
NASHVILLE—Dansby Swanson doesn’t want it to get twisted, he wasn’t just standing in FirstBank Stadium’s south end zone because of Vanderbilt’s 6-1 record or its ability to compete with and knock off a team like No.
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
The Chicago Cubs must reckon with not having Kyle Tucker on their team next season. In fact, all indications are that Tucker doesn't seem likely to come back to the Cubs, if only because Chicago's front office hasn't displayed a willingness to spend a premium on the game's elite free agents.
The Milwaukee Brewers put themselves in an advantageous position, but finishing the job only gets harder with each passing day. After taking a 2-0 series lead over the Chicago Cubs in the National League Division Series, the Brewers dropped a 4-3 nailbiter at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night.
The Chicago Cubs will be fighting for their playoff lives on October 8, as they face the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of their NLDS series. The Cubs need to win three straight games against the No.

There’s a game today! It’s an NLDS game! Against the Brewers and their Miller magic, in the city that beer made famous. From Brew Crew Ball: The Brewers have “home-field advantage” for this one, though what exactly is “home-field advantage” in a series where the teams are roughly 90 miles apart?
The Chicago Cubs have passed their first postseason hurdle, getting by the San Diego Padres in the best-of-three Wild Card series to make their way to the Milwaukee Brewers in the next round.
The Chicago Cubs are back on the postseason stage this October, and veteran shortstop Dansby Swanson made sure to thank the city that has rallied around them.
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Dansby Swanson slammed a three-run homer in the five-run first inning and the Chicago Cubs went on to an 11-5 win against the visiting Washington Nationals in the opener of their three-game series on Friday afternoon.
Dansby Swanson had two homers, a triple and a season-high six RBIs, Ian Happ and Michael Busch also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 11-7 in Denver on Friday night.
Dansby Swanson delivered two RBIs, including the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, to help the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 win and take the series against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
An unusual mistake by Dansby Swanson ended up costing the Chicago Cubs dearly during Monday’s game.
Ryne Sandberg's death on Monday has at least one former teammate talking about the qualities the Hall of Famer possessed on the field and which Chicago Cubs are carrying on his legacy.
After splitting the first two games of the series, the Chicago Cubs took the rubber match over the New York Yankees on Sunday.
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is the midseason front-runner to win the American League MVP, and his bat is the biggest reason why. But as he showed on Friday night against the Chicago Cubs, he is also capable of making a positive impact in the field.
Dansby Swanson was a Gold Glove winner in 2023 with the Cubs and 2022 with the Atlanta Braves.
The Chicago Cubs continue to hold onto first place in the National League Central thanks to a 5-2 win over the Marlins on Monday.
Chicago Stars FC have been without Mallory Swanson for the entire 2025 season, and the club’s number nine has finally revealed the reason. Swanson announced on her Instagram that she and her husband, Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, are expecting a child.
On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs sent Dansby Swanson a message by demoting the shortstop ahead of their matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
The Chicago Cubs were down 3-to-1 in the tenth inning of their Sunday night game at Wrigley Field against the Philadelphia Phillies. There was quiet confidence among the Wrigley loyal, though, that their team could pull off a miraculous comeback.
Dansby Swanson’s 2025 numbers look rough: .177 average, .233 OBP, and a .344 slugging percentage through 104 plate appearances. But as Tyler Koerth of ChiCitySports reported, the advanced metrics tell a more complicated story—one that’s equally encouraging and frustrating.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson has struggled to find consistent results at the plate in recent seasons. This past winter, he underwent core surgery to address a lingering issue that had been contributing to his performance.
Since he will be ready to go for all of spring camp, this surgery might just be a footnote in the Cubs’ offseason.
The Chicago Cubs are placing shortstop Dansby Swanson on the injured list. He has been bothered by a balky knee the past few weeks.
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