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Amid the deep slump that has impacted almost the entire lineup, the calls for the Cubs to bench their $177 million shortstop are getting louder. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney examine the entire Swanson situation, beginning with the votes of confidence from the manager and the front office. Why are the Cubs so committed to their current defensive alignment? How long will that arrangement last? And what are the potential alternatives?
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"How are the Cubs going to handle the Dansby Swanson situation?" is an episode of North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast. Runtime 29 min. Published June 18, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.