Cubs players Dansby Swanson and Javier Assad reflect on Father’s Day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
On June 21, 2026, Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and pitcher Javier Assad, both first-time fathers, discussed the impact of parenthood on their lives and careers. Swanson highlighted how his daughter Josie has shifted his perspective on performance and stress in baseball. Assad expressed joy in spending time with his daughter Arleth despite the challenges of his roster status. The players acknowledged the difficulty of balancing family and the demands of a professional sports career.
- •Swanson struggles with a recent offensive slump while navigating fatherhood.
- •Assad's daughter turned 4 months old recently amid his fluctuating roster position.
- •Both players emphasize the importance of family support during busy seasons.
- •Swanson credits his daughter for changing his perspective on stress and performance.
- •Assad looks forward to his daughter understanding his role as a pitcher.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — For Chicago Cubs’ first-time dads Dansby Swanson and Javier Assad, Father’s Day puts baseball in perspective
"The last six weeks have largely been forgettable for Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson. Mired in one of the worst slumps of his big-league career, Swanson is going through the day-to-day grind trying to get going offensively. It can be hard forgetting the at-bats that don’t turn out how he wanted, moving past the games that linger in the mind. But whenever Swanson gets home from the ballpark and ...
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