Cubs adjust lineup with Dansby Swanson and Alex Bregman decisions
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:51 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Chicago Cubs confirmed adjustments to their lineup ahead of the second game against the Washington Nationals on August 12. Dansby Swanson will remain in the ninth spot after a hitless performance in the first game, which the Cubs won 8-6. Alex Bregman has shifted to the third position for the match against Nationals' left-handed pitcher Jackson Kent, who is making his season debut. The Cubs, currently four games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central, aim to secure another victory in this series.
- •Cubs won the series opener against Nationals 8-6.
- •Dansby Swanson remains batting ninth due to recent struggles.
- •Alex Bregman moves to the third spot for game two.
- •Chicago is four games back in the NL Central.
- •David Peterson is set to start for the Cubs on Wednesday.
- 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Decision During Nationals Series
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs Announce Alex Bregman Decision During Nationals Series
"The Chicago Cubs are a surging team in MLB right now, and they have their eyes set on catching the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the NL Central. Currently, Chicago is 4.0 games back, and the Cubbies are going for another series win on Wednesday when they take on the Washington Nationals. On Tuesday, […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Alex Bregman Decision During Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Chicago Cubs made a decision on star shortstop Dansby Swanson ahead of the second game of a three-game series against the Nationals. The post Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Decision During Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 11:51 PMCubs Announce Dansby Swanson Decision During Nationals Series
The Chicago Cubs made a decision on star shortstop Dansby Swanson ahead of the second game of a three-game series against the Nationals. The post Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Decision During Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 11:50 PMChicago Cubs Announce Alex Bregman Decision During Nationals Series
The Chicago Cubs are a surging team in MLB right now, and they have their eyes set on catching the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the NL Central. Currently, Chicago is 4.0 games back, and the Cubbies are going for another series win on Wednesday when they take on the Washington Nationals. On Tuesday, […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Alex Bregman Decision During Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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