One of the stated goals over the offseason for the Cubs was to build up a longer roster of experienced bullpen pieces, putting the staff in a better position to withstand the kind of in-season storm that arrived early on a year ago.

Even the Diamondbacks putting in a reliever to pinch hit didn’t stop the onslaught in the eighth inning, burying the Cubs in a 10-6 loss Sunday. And as Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson chopped an RBI single up the middle to extend Arizona’s lead to two runs,

The Arizona Diamondbacks shelled Eli Morgan and the Chicago Cubs, scoring eight eighth-inning runs in a 10-6 win.

With the tying run in scoring position for Arizona, Swanson used instincts and athleticism to make a game-saving tag at third base.

A night after his heads-up defensive play sealed a victory for the Chicago Cubs, Dansby Swanson has his team in front of the Diamondbacks thanks to his bat. Swanson blasted a solo homer to left-center field in the top of the second inning,

Defense is something that is always present for Dansby Swanson, and that was on full display for the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.