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Dansby Swanson agrees to seven-year contract with Cubs, his Braves
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Unlikely hero, 2 HRs carry Braves to brink of Series title
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Seven years after World Series win, the Cubs, led by Dansby
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Dansby Swanson - Wikipedia
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Dansby Swanson, Cubs agree to deal
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The Cubs Came Up Short, But Opened a New Window to Contend
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Dansby Swanson (heel) returns to lineup in Cubs' victory - ESPN
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Swanson and Candelario go deep as the Cubs hold off the Braves 8
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Dansby Swanson, All-Star SS, activated by the Cubs after being
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