Cubs make lineup change for Dansby Swanson during Dodgers series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Chicago Cubs adjusted their lineup for the second game of a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 4, 2026. Dansby Swanson, typically batting 8th or 9th, will bat 7th against pitcher Tarik Skubal. The Cubs secured a 10-5 victory in the first game of the series. Javier Assad will start for the Cubs in the upcoming game, replacing Kevin Alcantara, who was optioned. Additionally, Tyrone Taylor is set to make his Cubs debut after being traded from the Mets.
- •Cubs won the first game 10-5 on August 3.
- •Dansby Swanson moves up to 7th in the batting order.
- •Javier Assad will start for the Cubs against Skubal.
- •Tyrone Taylor makes his Cubs debut after a trade.
- •Kevin Alcantara has been optioned to make room in the lineup.
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Change Before Royals Series
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Change During Dodgers Series
"The Chicago Cubs are one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball right now. They have won four straight games and five of their last six contests. On Friday, they open up a weekend set against the Kansas City Royals. Before the Royals series began, the Cubs announced a slight change with Dansby Swanson. […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Change Before Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs are squaring off in a 3-game series of two top NL contenders. On Monday, the Cubs won 10-5, but on Tuesday, it will be a tough test for the Chicago Cubs offense (which is among the best in the league) against Tarik Skubal. The Cubs are opting to […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Change During Dodgers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 12:45 AMChicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Change Before Royals Series
The Chicago Cubs are one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball right now. They have won four straight games and five of their last six contests. On Friday, they open up a weekend set against the Kansas City Royals. Before the Royals series began, the Cubs announced a slight change with Dansby Swanson. […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Change Before Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 2:03 AMChicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Change During Dodgers Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs are squaring off in a 3-game series of two top NL contenders. On Monday, the Cubs won 10-5, but on Tuesday, it will be a tough test for the Chicago Cubs offense (which is among the best in the league) against Tarik Skubal. The Cubs are opting to […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Change During Dodgers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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