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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 11
In praise of the under-appreciated Nico Hoerner 
For much of last offseason, many Cubs fans were saying, “Trade Nico Hoerner and replace him with Matt Shaw!”, assuming the Cubs would then sign Alex Bregman or someone else to play third base.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 10
Cubs edge Braves to take season series
Nico Hoerner had three hits to pace Chicago's 11-hit attack and help the visiting Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Wednesday in the rubber game of their three-game series.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 29
The Chicago Cubs need to extend this unsung asset right now
The Chicago Cubs need to have a Nico Hoerner discussion. Amid all the talk of locking up Kyle Tucker before he hits the free agency market and extending 23-year-old burgeoning superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong, there has to be some serious talk about keeping Hoerner a Cub.
The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 28
Chicago Cubs news and notes: Colin Rea, Nico Hoerner, and Rafael Devers.
Brandon Birdsell isn’t going to be a callup. Birdsell will have elbow surgery and the timeline won’t be known until after the player goes under the knife.
Cubs Edge Angels 4-3 to Finish Three-Game Sweep
Nico Hoerner doubled in a run against his former teammate Kyle Hendricks, and the Chicago Cubs held on for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep at Angel Stadium.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 20
Nico Hoerner's One-Word Reaction On Willi Castro's Throw Says Everything
If the Chicago Cubs were going to make a charge at the NL Central title after their archrivals in the Milwaukee Brewers got red-hot to take a commanding lead, then their massive five-game matchup that got underway on Monday needed to be won.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 17
Cubs Star Ties Club Record, Ranked 2nd In MLB With Runners In Scoring Position
Second baseman Nico Hoerner has been a consistent weapon for a struggling Chicago Cubs offense. He doesn't make massive plays, but he comes through often when they need them and especially when the team has a runner in scoring position (RISP).
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 17
Cubs news and notes: Shota Imanaga, Kyle Tucker, Seiya Suzuki, Nico Hoerner and more.
Interpolating a mini-recap, random thoughts and interjections, and a great many videos and links. This edition has all of the above and then. Meatloaf today, maybe?
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 12
1 Cubs’ player who will make or break 2025 playoff chances
The Chicago Cubs are 67-50 heading into their series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Cubs start the three-game set with far more on the line.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 12
Cubs' Nico Hoerner Reveals Alarming Trend Behind 90% of His Instagram DMs
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner has been an incredibly consistent player for the franchise since making his debut on Sept. 9, 2019 and working his way into the lineup as an everyday player by the 2022 campaign.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 29
Teammate discusses which Ryne Sandberg qualities current Cubs possess
Ryne Sandberg's death on Monday has at least one former teammate talking about the qualities the Hall of Famer possessed on the field and which Chicago Cubs are carrying on his legacy.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 29
Five Cubs players in jeopardy amid Kyle Tucker decision
If the Cubs do re-sign Tucker, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic named five players on the current roster who might not rejoin the team in 2026, including two starting pitchers and three key pieces of the lineup.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / June 24
Nico Hoerner Avoids Undesirable Title After Home Run Against Cardinals
Miami Marlins infielder Xavier Edwards is officially the last qualified hitter without a home run during the 2025 MLB season. That undesirable title came down to two players, Edwards and Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner, entering Tuesday night.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / June 16
Nico Hoerner Quietly Enjoying Excellent Season for Cubs
Nico Hoerner is in his seventh year with the Chicago Cubs and has consistently been an important glue guy every single year. He has not strayed from that role this season.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 13
Cubs Predicted to Replace Nico Hoerner With 15 Home Run Infielder
The MLB Draft is set to take place exactly one month from today, and the Chicago Cubs are picking 17th overall. Right now, experts are making predictions on who each team will pick, and CBS Sports' Mike Axisa has a pick that should surprise some Cubs fans.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 9
Cubs' Craig Counsell Breaks Silence on Nico Hoerner Ejection
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Horner hit the showers early on Sunday. Hoerner struck out looking on a pitch that was obviously low and inside and was ejected for telling home plate umpire Derek Thomas, “You’re having a really bad day.” Manager Craig Counsell quickly rushed to Hoerner’s defense as he pleaded with Thomas.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 9
Cubs ejections are another example of umpires overreacting
When people pay money to go to a Major League Baseball game they are not doing so to watch the umpires. Sometimes the league's umpires need reminded of that.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / June 9
Cubs’ Nico Hoerner reveals 6-word message to umpire that got him ejected
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Detroit Tigers after he questioned a called third strike, and we now know what he said that led to him being thrown out.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 8
Chicago Cubs manager furious at ump for ejection after Nico Hoerner’s 6-word diss
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell was upset with home plate umpire Derek Thomas following the team’s 4-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday in front of 40,343 fans at Comerica Park.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / January 19
Status of Cubs’ Nico Hoerner Still Unclear as Spring Approaches
Since it was revealed Nico Hoerner underwent flexor tendon surgery in his right forearm in October, questions about the Chicago Cubs’ second baseman’s status haven’t gone away.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 18
Cubs' Nico Hoerner reveals part of game impacted most by injury
As the Cubs have attempted to retool their roster in an effort to get back to the playoffs for the first time in a 162-game season since 2018, one of the biggest question marks regarding the club’s roster this winter has been the status of second baseman Nico Hoerner.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 9
The Chicago Cubs finally provide update on core player
It has taken to the new year, but the Chicago Cubs finally provided an update for second basemen Nico Hoerner’s status for this up coming season. The 27-year-old Hoerner had surgery earlier this offseason to repair a torn right flexor tendon in his forearm.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 7
Chicago Cubs’ Nico Hoerner gets some long overdue recognition
The Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner just may be the “I get no respect” Rodney Dangerfield of the team. Since the 27-year-old became a full-time starter in 2022, he’s consistently been one of the better contact hitters in the league.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / October 21
Nico Hoerner Undergoes Hand Surgery
After a disappointing finish to the season, the Chicago Cubs announced that gold glover Nico Hoerner underwent flexor tendon surgery on his right hand.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 21
Cubs INF undergoes flexor tendon surgery
The news comes out of nowhere, as there was no prior indication there was anything wrong with his throwing arm.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 23, 2024
Watch: Cubs turn double play between three seagulls
The Chicago Cubs got New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos to ground into what would have normally been a pretty routine 4-6-3 double play in the top of the second inning on Sunday night.
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