Chicago — The Chicago Cubs’ season ended on a mixed note: both proud of their victories and saddened by their NLDS loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. In the midst of this, Dansby Swanson, the highest-paid player and one of the team’s leaders on the field, shared an emotional message to fans on Instagram:
“Chicago. It was a great season. We reached heights we hadn’t reached in a long time. We grew, we grew, and we embodied the Cub spirit. It may not have ended the way we wanted, but the pain made the victory that much sweeter. One chapter is closed, but there are many more to be written. Thank you, Wrigley!”
At 31, Swanson had a stellar season, with 24 home runs, 20 stolen bases, a 105 OPS+, and a 4.5 WAR, contributing to the Cubs’ 92-game winning streak. Along with Nico Hoerner, Swanson formed one of the most effective double-playing duos in MLB.
But it was Swanson’s resilience, leadership, and positive attitude that truly inspired him. Despite the loss to the Brewers – an opponent that has been a minor “nightmare” for the Cubs for years – Swanson emphasized that this was an important step forward for the team moving forward.
Swanson’s message was more than just a recap of the season, it was also a heartfelt message to the Cubs fan community: pride, disappointment, and hope were interwoven in each line.
Teammates and fans were quick to express their support: “We are proud of Swanny,” “Thank you for leading with such a big heart,” comments flooded social media, showing Swanson’s strong influence not only on the field but also in the hearts of fans.
Swanson ended the season with a message of hope: the Cubs have grown, they have fought hard, and next season there will be many opportunities to write a new chapter. This message also reminded everyone that success does not come from results alone, but from the journey of resilience and teamwork.
One fan wrote:
“Swanson reminded us that the Cubs are more than just baseball, they are family, passion and Chicago pride.”
With Swanson at the helm, the Cubs enter next season with renewed confidence, renewed determination and a heart full of enthusiasm — ready to conquer any challenge.
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