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Today’s Reflections There’s not much to say about Game 2 or the Wild Card Series overall. Nico Hoerner was the only hitter to consistently rise to the challenge of the Padre pitching.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 1

2026 Cubs Playoff Heroes and Goats: Nico Hoerner is the Superhero vs. the Padres

And just like that, the season comes to an end with barely a whimper. Over two days, the Cubs looked completely and totally over matched. If you’re a decades long Cubs fan, you’ve seen this before.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 1

Chicago Cubs news — Boyd, Hoerner, Suzuki

Today’s Reflections Okay. The appearance of San Diego native Joe Musgrove in the ninth inning, to the screams of a chanting crowd, was pretty cool. And that was the only enjoyable part of Game 1 of the Wild Card game versus the Padres.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 12

Nico Hoerner’s bases-loaded HBP lifts Cubs past Pirates

Nico Hoerner was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth inning to force in the go-ahead run as the Chicago Cubs pulled out a 4-3 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 5

Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner is the unsung MVP, yet again

The Chicago Cubs won their second straight game on Friday, taking the series opener against the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park by a score of 6-1. In doing so, they re-took the top National League Wild Card spot from the Philadelphia Phillies by a half-game.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 18

Cubs piling up hits in series vs. rival White Sox

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong commonly goes by his initials, PCA, but teammate Nico Hoerner prefers another abbreviation. "He's been our MVP, and then just the direction that he's taken our team when a lot of us were struggling early in the year," Hoerner said.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 16

Cubs dealt major blow as Dansby Swanson hits injured list

Swanson exited Sunday's game after an awkward swing and the worst-case scenario has now come to fruition.

Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker help Cardinals rout Cubs

Cubs make Javier Assad, David Peterson decisions with return of Edward Cabrera

The 'No.1-overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / August 15

Cubs Make Nico Hoerner Move After Dansby Swanson's Exit From Lineup

The Chicago Cubs made a notable infield adjustment Saturday, moving Gold Glove second baseman Nico Hoerner to shortstop after Dansby Swanson was left out of the starting lineup against the St.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 5

Chicago Cubs: Hoerner and Swanson offensive rebirth started on the same date

The Chicago Cubs, on Tuesday, not only notched a victory over the back-to-back defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, but they also did it with new Dodger Tarik Skubal on the mound.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / July 19

Cubs' Nico Hoerner aims for strong finish to series vs. Twins

In search of their third consecutive series win, the Chicago Cubs finish up a three-game interleague set with the visiting Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Nico Hoerner Is Turning the Corner. Here Is What He Costs Now, and What He Should Cost by August.

In a previous Athlon Sports article we addressed Nico Hoerner’s early season slump, it causes, and how based on his expected stats, he was a good buy low candidate.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 30

Chicago Cubs: Is Nico Hoerner back to being Nico Hoerner?

The Chicago Cubs opened up their pocketbooks this past year in hopes of not only making a deep postseason run in 2026, but also in securing the core of a winning team for the future.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Nico Hoerner's Slump Has Two Causes. Only One of Them Is Luck. Both of Them Point to Buy.

Nico Hoerner is going through a serious June Swoon. So how is it that he is also a fantasy baseball buy-low candidate heading into July? The Cubs’ second baseman finished his 2025 campaign with the second-highest batting average in the National League (.297) and the third-most hits (178).

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / May 1

Cubs 2B Nico Hoerner departs vs. D-backs with neck tightness

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner departed Friday's home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with tightness along the left side of his neck. Hoerner led off the bottom of the first inning with a double but did not take his at-bat in the second inning.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / April 21

Nico Hoerner Has Played His Way Into the Early MVP Conversation

If any Chicago Cubs player has played himself into National League MVP talks, it’s Nico Hoerner. Obviously, it’s still very early in the season. The Cubs’ 5-1 win Monday night came in just their 22nd game.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 18

MLB Should Just Give Cubs' Nico Hoerner the Silver Slugger Now

One of the best decisions that the Chicago Cubs front office made before the 2026 season commenced was when they came to terms on a long-term deal with their second baseman, Nico Hoerner.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 15

Nico Hoerner drives in 5 as Cubs blitz Phillies to win series

Nico Hoerner had a career-high five RBIs and Shota Imanaga matched a personal best with 11 strikeouts, lifting the visiting Chicago Cubs to an 11-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.

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The 'MLB 2025 multi-hit game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with multiple hits in the most games in the 2025 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 30

Cubs Star Nico Hoerner Reveals First Thoughts on Extension & No-Trade Clause

The Chicago Cubs made some huge headlines over the last week by locking up not just one, but two of their critical stars who look like core pieces moving forward for the foreseeable future.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Cubs' Nico Hoerner Speaks Out After Signing Contract Extension

The Chicago Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner recently came to an agreement on a six-year, $141 million contract extension. Chicago is building around a core of players, as the team also recently signed star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to a long-term deal.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 27

Contract Details Emerge on Nico Hoerner's Cubs Extension

News broke yesterday that Chicago Cubs' star second baseman Nico Hoerner agreed to a contract extension yesterday with the team. We now know the details of the contract.