Watch the pregame video below:

Video summary/cliff-notes;

(00:00–00:36) Dansby Swanson talks about recovering from a core injury and how he feels like himself again—athletic, consistent, and able to perform without hesitation.

(00:36–01:06) Despite grinding through pain last season, he emphasizes that playing for his teammates and winning games made it worth it; he’s glad the injury is now behind him.

(01:06–01:41) Swanson expresses relief and excitement to be back at Wrigley Field, noting how long the road stretch felt and appreciating being back in front of home fans.

(01:41–02:10) Reflects positively on playing in Sacramento, appreciating the efforts to maintain big-league standards and the opportunity to play any MLB game.

(02:10–03:12) Praises teammate Tucker’s “hitterish” mindset and calm, confident demeanor—highlighting his readiness and consistency at the plate.

(03:12–03:42) Recalls his first time playing at Wrigley as a Cub and says it carries a unique energy; he’s excited for new teammates to experience it.

(04:13–04:46) Notes the team’s strong defense and emphasizes a collective focus on winning rather than internal competition.

(04:46–05:47) Discusses the new torpedo bat he’s been using, citing its scientific backing and comparing it to how technology changed golf clubs—believes it could become more widely adopted.

(05:47–end) Adds that belief in the bat and testing it over time matters more than just chasing trends—he’ll have a more definitive opinion after a few months.