Bears News: Dansby and Mallory Swanson announce they are expecting their first child

Tony Crumpton · Senior Editor · Wednesday, May 07 2025

Exciting news for a Chicago power couple.

Chicago Cubs standout shortstop Dansby Swanson and his soccer star wife, Mallory Swanson, shared on social media that they are expecting their first child.

“Our greatest blessing,” Mallory wrote alongside a photo of the couple holding an ultrasound image.

Congrats to the happy couple from all of us at CubsHQ!

USWNT and Chicago Stars standout, Mal Pugh Swanson, and Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson announced they're expecting on social media 🫶

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