Dansby Swanson hits first spring training home run as a Cub: ‘Felt great’

Shortstop Dansby Swanson hits his first Spring Training home run as a Cub in the third inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ. (John Antonoff / for the Sun-Times)

MESA, Ariz. – Some friendly ribbing from Cubs manager David Ross preceded Dansby Swanson’s first home run in a Cubs uniform. 

“It kind of got me going a little, I’ll say that,” Swanson said after the Cubs’ 5-0 win against the Royals on Sunday. “It felt great, obviously. Anytime you can start to feel like you’re getting right on track for the start of the season is a big deal. So, I’m just excited that I contributed a little bit.”