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Dansby Swanson is the final remaining star shortstop in free agency. Meanwhile, Gavin Lux would likely be the Los Angeles Dodgers’ shortstop if the 2023 season started today. But will the Dodgers attempt to sign Swanson? Freddie Freeman is reportedly ‘making a push‘ to bring his former Atlanta Braves teammate to LA, per Dodgers beat […]

Dansby Swanson appears to be in an excellent position in the free-agent market. He is the last of the elite shortstops still on the open market, and he appears to have at least 4 serious suitors at this time. MLB insider Jon Heyman reported that the Boston Red Sox have joined the fray, and they […]

The Chicago Cubs signed reliever Brad Boxberger to a one-year, $2 million contract on Thursday- and the fans weren’t happy about it. Not because they dislike Boxberger. Cubs fans were expecting the first reported deal they heard to be the Dansby Swanson signing. When it wasn’t, the Wrigley Field faithful took to Twitter to share […]

Dansby Swanson’s free agency market has been heating up over the past couple of days and it appears that one team may be pulling ahead as favorites. According to the latest MLB rumors from Jesse Rogers of ESPN, via Bleacher Nation, the Chicago Cubs are considered a strong possibility for Swanson in free agency. Rogers […]

It was well known that each of the premier shortstops in free agency, Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts, and Dansby Swanson, were in line for big contracts this offseason. However, Carlos Correa’s recent 13-year, $350M dollar deal with the San Francisco Giants bodes extremely well for Dansby Swanson based on a specific statistic, per […]

The Minnesota Twins weren’t able to keep Carlos Correa this offseason, but it wasn’t for their lack of effort. They made a giant bid to re-sign the shortstop, though it wasn’t enough to top what the San Francisco Giants offered him. San Francisco handed Correa a 13-year deal worth $350 million. On the other hand, […]

Are the Atlanta Braves going to lose another star player in free agency? A year after losing Freddie Freeman to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Alex Anthopoulos’ latest comments don’t bode well for Dansby Swanson’s chances of remaining in Atlanta. “I would say this,” Anthopoulos told MLB Network’s Chris Russo. “Right now on the roster, we’ve […]

Dansby Swanson’s camp has reportedly been in contact with the San Francisco Giants as MLB free agency rolls on, per Jon Morosi. San Francisco was of course linked to Aaron Judge prior to his New York Yankees return. Nevertheless, the Giants have plenty of money to spend in free agency. And with shortstop Brandon Crawford […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the market for a shortstop. And fans would love to see a player such as Dansby Swanson sign with the ball club. But other than the fact that Swanson is a talented player, there are 3 primary reasons as to why the Dodgers should pursue him in MLB free […]

MLB star shortstop Dansby Swanson married Chicago Red Stars’ Mallory Pugh over the weekend. The wedding has led some to believe that Swanson, a free agent, may opt to sign in Chicago with the Cubs with Pugh playing for the Red Stars. Although that is only speculation, it is something worth keeping tabs on. Pugh’s […]

While Trea Turner and Xander Bogaerts have already secured long-term deals, there are still several other big-name shortstops on the open market. That includes Dansby Swanson, who has been linked to numerous clubs, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, and his only team to date, the Atlanta Braves. And according to Jon Heyman, the […]

The MLB Winter Meetings wrapped up earlier this week, and it was quite a hectic time for the league. Several big name free agents came off the board, and the landscape of the league changed as a whole. The fireworks came early and often, and when the dust had settled, the MLB looked to be […]

The Chicago Cubs might be in a slight rebuild, but they’re still looking to add some big pieces in free agency. The addition of former NL MVP Cody Bellinger is a start and it appears they’re also in the mix for a star shortstop. Per Ken Rosenthal, the organization believes Atlanta Braves SS Dansby Swanson […]

The San Francisco Giants have lost out on the Aaron Judge sweepstakes. They were in it until the very end when Judge decided to remain with the New York Yankees. Now, the Giants will have to look at other avenues to add star power. They already bolstered their outfield with the addition of Mitch Haniger […]

The Atlanta Braves remained one of baseball’s best teams despite the departure of Freddie Freeman in last year’s free agency (to the Los Angeles Dodgers, a playoff rival, no less). Buoyed by the leadership of manager Brian Snitker and the continued elite play of Dansby Swanson and Austin Riley (among others), the Braves won the […]

The MLB Winter Meetings are in full gear now, with teams attempting to shake up their rosters for next year. The Chicago Cubs, in particular, have a truly insane scenario in mind for 2023. Their interest in the top shortstops on the market is well known. However, MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand added a new layer […]

The 2022 MLB Winter Meetings officially got underway on Sunday night. Former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Fred McGriff was selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, with names such as Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens missing the cut. However, the Hall of Fame isn’t what gets baseball fans excited for the Winter Meetings. It’s the […]

The Atlanta Braves are still working to re-sign Dansby Swanson in free agency this offseason, but reports indicate the two sides are still far apart in terms of their contract negotiations. There will be a number of teams interested in Swanson if he and the Braves don’t agree to terms, and the latest rumors suggest […]

Dansby Swanson has been one of the cornerstones for the Atlanta Braves during their current run of glory that has seen them win five consecutive National League East titles and the 2021 World Series. However, Swanson is a free agent who commands a great deal of respect in the market, and the shortstop is going […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly scheduled to meet with each of the top-tier free agent shortstops, per The Athletic’s Jayson Stark. Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts, and Dansby Swanson are all set to earn lucrative contracts this offseason. Turner has been listed as Philadelphia’s primary free agency choice, but the Phillies have been linked […]

Dansby Swanson has been linked to no shortage of teams so far in MLB free agency. But one dark horse recently emerged as a possible landing destination for Swanson, per David O’Brien. “St. Louis hasn’t been mentioned as prominently as some other teams as potential landing spots for Dansby Swanson if the shortstop doesn’t re-sign […]

Dansby Swanson is one of four premier shortstops available in MLB free agency this offseason. With rumors swirling in reference to each of their potential destinations, MLB insider Mark Feinsand recently revealed Swanson’s likeliest free agency landing spots, per MLB.com. Feinsand listed the Braves, Dodgers, Phillies, Red Sox, Marlins, and Giants as the top suitors […]

The Seattle Mariners had a very strong 2022 season that saw them unexpectedly make it all the way to the ALDS. There’s no shame in losing to the eventual champions in the Houston Astros, but it was clear that for all the progress the Mariners had made during the 2022 season, they still have a […]

The Atlanta Braves are working to re-sign Dansby Swanson after the shortstop’s breakout season. The franchise isn’t looking to break the bank after locking down so many of its key players on long-term deals. They are still looking to keep Swanson, but if not, they will look for in-house options. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic […]

Dansby Swanson has enjoyed a pair of breakout seasons over the past two years. The former Vanderbilt star always featured a high-ceiling, but he struggled to find his footing offensively through the first portion of his career. Swanson was always regarded as a solid defender, but his 2021 and 2022 offensive outbursts will lead to […]

The Atlanta Braves have locked up just about every key member of their future with one notable exception: shortstop Dansby Swanson. He is a free agent now and will command a big deal after making his first All-Star team. It will understandably take a big contract to re-sign Swanson but complicating matters for the shortstop […]

Aaron Judge officially hits the open market on Thursday when MLB free agency begins. This year’s crop of free agents is full of superstar players, players with renewed value, and players looking for a second chance. Judge headlines this group of players with his historic 2022 season. He set the American League record for most […]

By and large, the Atlanta Braves have had a successful 2022 season, winning 101 games during the regular season before getting knocked out by the surging Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS in four games in their quest to defend their championship. Despite the contentious departure of first baseman Freddie Freeman, the Braves maintained an elite […]

The Atlanta Braves were shocked in the MLB Playoffs by the Philadelphia Phillies. Star shortstop Dansby Swanson shared his honest reaction following Atlanta’s NLDS loss, per Bally Sports: Braves on Twitter. “We just didn’t get things done when it mattered,” Swanson said. “It breaks my heart.” Dansby Swanson was also asked what he thought was […]

Dansby Swanson is ‘The Sheriff’ around the jurisdiction known as the Atlanta Braves’ clubhouse. Swanson, one of the elder statesmen for the youthful Braves at the age of 28, has taken some of the club’s younger players, such as rookies Michael Harris and Vaughn Grissom, under his wing. Only, Swanson’s tough love methods have Harris […]

The postseason may as well be starting early for the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets. With just six games left on the season, the Mets hold a one game lead over the Braves in the National League East. It just so happens that the Braves and Mets will play three of those final six […]

The Atlanta Braves are working to secure each member of their winning core for the long term. Shortstop Dansby Swanson is next as he continues his breakout season. The Braves have already started discussing a new deal with the 28-year-old. In 126 games this season, he has a slash line of .291/.346/.450 with 143 hits, […]

Just like in 2021, the Atlanta Braves are looking to lock up one of their infielders for the long run. With Dansby Swanson set to enter free agency in 2023, the team is looking to negotiate a new deal with the shortstop. However, fans are worried that the situation will end up like Freddie Freeman. […]

The Atlanta Braves have been making key signings to their roster in the last few years. During the MLB trade deadline, they locked up star third baseman Austin Riley to a 10-year deal, keeping him for the long haul. Just two days ago, they made another key signing, extending standout rookie Michael Harris to an […]

The Atlanta Braves have displayed no hesitancy when it comes to extending their players. Atlanta has already locked up stars such as Matt Olson and Austin Riley over the past few months. They most recently extended budding star Michael Harris to an 8-year, $72 million dollar contract. And the Braves may not be done yet, as […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a rebuild. However, they may be looking to contend soon. They have a promising core of young prospects rising through the minor leagues, and they recently added former Cleveland Guardians slugger Franmil Reyes. But MLB insider Ken Rosenthal reported that the Cubs will be looking to make even […]

The Atlanta Braves have remained one of the best teams in baseball following their World Series championship. Their 55-37 record is still behind the New York Mets for the NL East lead but is also the fifth-best record so far in this MLB season. Although Ozzie Albies has been out for a month now with […]

The Atlanta Braves are back to looking like the defending world champions. They are firmly in Wild Card territory and are firmly above .500 thanks to a 13-game winning streak. The Braves have gotten amazing contributions from almost every corner of the team. Ronald Acuña Jr. continues to astound, Dansby Swanson is hitting .370, Kenley […]

The Atlanta Braves are off to a difficult 2022 campaign following their World Series victory over the Astros from a season ago. Atlanta will likely be fine down the stretch, but it is clear they are in the midst of a World Series hangover in the post-Freddie Freeman era. Teams often struggle out of the […]