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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 12: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs looks on during batting practice at Truist Park on May 12, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
On Monday, the Chicago Cubs will open up a series with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
The Cubs are coming off an 8-5 loss to the Houston Astros.
They got swept by the Astros (and have lost eight in a row).
Dansby Swanson did not play in Sunday’s loss.
Cubs Announce Swanson Decision Before Pirates Game
GettyDansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game at PNC Park on May 1, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
For Monday’s game, the Cubs have announced their starting lineup.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Cubs 5/25 P. Crow-Armstrong CF I. Happ LF M. Busch 1B A. Bregman 3B M. Conforto RF P. Ramírez 2B M. Ballesteros DH M. Amaya C D. Swanson SS B. Brown SP”
Cubs 5/25
P. Crow-Armstrong CFI. Happ LFM. Busch 1BA. Bregman 3BM. Conforto RFP. Ramírez 2BM. Ballesteros DHM. Amaya CD. Swanson SS
B. Brown SP
— Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) May 25, 2026
Swanson is back in the lineup (on Monday) and batting 9th.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar