{
  "id": 9664579,
  "title": "Cubs news: Dansby Swanson's postseason-clinching celebration is locked in",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/cubs-news-dansby-swansons-postseason-clinching-celebration-is-locked",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T00:40:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cubs-news-dansby-swansons-postseason-004012398.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chicago Cubs secured a playoff spot on Thursday and celebrated with an iconic tradition - spraying champagne in the locker room. Shortstop Dansby Swanson, a postseason-clinching celebration veteran, took the stage during an interview with Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network. Swanson, aware of the sting of champagne in his eyes, donned goggles for the occasion. Despite McGregor teasing him for being \"soft,\" Swanson defended his choice, calling it \"smart.\" The shortstop asserted that the celebration is merely a step towards their ultimate goal. The Cubs' victory over the Miami Marlins marked a significant day, with Pete Crow-Armstrong reaching a 40/40 season. The team now faces a crucial three-game series against the Red Sox in Boston before the postseason begins.",
  "summary": "One of MLB’s most notable traditions is its postseason-clinching celebrations. After clinching a playoff spot or moving on in a postseason series, teams celebrate in the locker room by spraying bottles of champagne. The Chicago Cubs clinched a playoff spot on Thursday and had their champagne celebration. While some of the players lack playoff […] The post Cubs news: Dansby Swanson's…",
  "key_points": [
    "Chicago Cubs secure playoff spot on Thursday",
    "Dansby Swanson celebrates with goggles during interview",
    "Cubs face Red Sox in crucial three-game series"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Dansby Swanson's pragmatic approach to celebrating with goggles shows he prioritizes preparedness over tradition, indicating a focused mindset as the Cubs head into the postseason.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}