Cubs vs Diamondbacks: Swanson's Return, Gallen's Challenge

0:00It's May 1st. I'm Cory with the story, and this is MLB News Today. Baseball News powered by AI. Chicago Cubs dropping their lineup for the 120 PM Friday clash with the Arizona Diamond Backs at Riggly Field. Danzby Swanson's back is shortstop after sitting out with a sore left glute, sliding in at the 9 hole. Nico Herner leads off at 2nd, with hot-hitting Moisee's ballasteros at designated hitter right behind him in the 2 spot. Swanson's been a key spark in the Cubs turnaround, packing 6 homers, 2nd on the team to E&HAP. His chase rates down to 21.5%. Elite league-wide, and he's drawn a team high 20 walks. That discipline matters today against that gallon, who loves inducing chases on his breaking ball. Fans are breathing easy with Swanson healthy, especially after his elite defense and power. Manager Craig Council's resting Matt Shaw post his 3 hit bomb in yesterday's 5-4 win over San Diego. Dallas-Darros earns that high spot too, scorching with 24 hits and 16 RBIs in his first

1:0371 at Bats. Over on the Diamond backside, they're 4 and 6 in their last 10, cutting strikeouts but struggling for runs. Colin Reyes starts for the Cubs, leaning on ground balls against the team that grounds into tons of double plays. Gallon, who the Cubs nearly snagged in the offseason, brings his sharp command to shut down Chicago's hot bets. His matchup sets up nice for the Cubs' defense to shine, while their offense test-gallon stuff could be the start of another strong series.