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Nico Hoerner tripled in the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning and the visiting Chicago Cubs handed the San Diego Padres their first home loss, 2-1, on Tuesday night.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 16

3 Pressing Thoughts After the Cubs' Extra-Inning Victory

The Chicago Cubs handed the San Diego Padres their first home loss of 2025 after a 10-inning affair with a 2-1 final score. With the victory, the Cubs

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13

Cubs player misses fly ball in middle of interview with ESPN

One player’s in-game interview with ESPN quickly went wrong this week. Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner was mic’d up for his team’s “Sunday Night Baseball” game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 7

Chicago Cubs infielder has improved his approach so far in 2025

The Chicago Cubs had a chance to sweep the Padres on Sunday at Wrigley Field, but they couldn’t slam the door shut to extend their winning streak to six games.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 29

Chicago Cubs: Why having this valuable piece back strengthens the lineup

The Chicago Cubs are not off to a great start this season, having a 1-3 record in their first four games. The Cubs had another clunker last night when they dropped the second game of the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, falling 8-1 after scoring ten runs the night before to beat them.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / March 25

Despite Offseason Surgery, Chicago Cubs Gold Glover Appears Healthy For Opening Day

The Chicago Cubs are playing one last spring training game on Tuesday and Nico Hoerner is in the lineup, signaling that he should be healthy enough to play on Opening Day.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 22

Chicago Cubs receive important update on Nico Hoerner

The Chicago Cubs are five days away from beginning their second start to the season when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in a four-game series. The Cubs look to bounce back after taking a pummeling over in Tokyo where they dropped both games to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 11

Chicago Cubs key position player will spend time in minors as Cubs travel to Japan

The Chicago Cubs already had an idea of where they were headed with their star second baseman, but the plans have now been confirmed. The 27-year-old Nico Hoerner underwent successful flexor tendon surgery on his right forearm this past October, to repair an injury that persisted throughout much of the 2024 season and hampered his performance.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 7

Chicago Cubs considering sending starter to Triple-A to begin 2025 season: Report

The Chicago Cubs have some important roster decisions to make by March 11. That’s the date the Cubs will hop on a plane to travel to Toyko and begin their regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Ex-Yankees Veteran Predicted to Start for Chicago Cubs

With starting second baseman Nico Hoerner not traveling with the team to Japan for the Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, an opening has emerged in the Chicago Cubs' starting lineup.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 3

Chicago Cubs don’t want to ‘punish’; but have ‘major concern’ for infielder before Japan

It might be two games in a 162-game season, but the Chicago Cubs opening series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Japan has already been much scrutinized this winter by local media.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 3

Chicago Cubs hint at another starter sitting opening day after Sunday’s debut

The Chicago Cubs infielder situation for opening day looks less rosy following Sunday’s 7-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The Cubs revealed last week that Nico Hoerner will not be starting at second base against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 at the Tokyo Dome in Japan as he recovers from flexor tendon surgery.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 28

Chicago Cubs slammed for ‘joke’ opening day lineup in Japan

The opening lineup for the Chicago Cubs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18 will not be ideal. The Cubs will be without starting second baseman Nico Hoerner for their opening series against the Dodgers as he recovers from flexor tendon surgery.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 28

Chicago Cubs Infield Could Look Very Different In Japan With Recent Injury News

The Chicago Cubs are less than three weeks away from getting started with their regular season campaign in a two-game set against the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in Japan.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / February 28

Cubs Manager Provides Clarity on Nico Hoerner Injury News

The Cubs have their eyes set on the playoffs. That’s for sure. They have been competitive each of the last two years with back-to-back 83-win seasons, but the North Siders have not been quite good enough.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / February 28

Injury News: Zach Neto & Nico Hoerner to Miss Opening Day

On February 27, both the Angels and Cubs provided updates on their injured star infielders. Los Angeles (AL) confirmed Zach Neto will be unavailable for Opening Day.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / February 27

Forearm Injury Sidelines Cubs Standout for Tokyo Series

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner will not make the trip to Japan with the team to open the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19, reports ESPN’s Jesse Rogers.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / February 27

Reports: Cubs missing key pieces for Japan series

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner will not travel to Japan for next month's season-opening two-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, ESPN reported Thursday.

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.

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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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 6

Chicago Cubs Have Reportedly Had Trade Talks With Seattle Mariners for Nico Hoerner

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the most frequently mentioned teams when it comes to trade rumors around baseball. It is no secret that they would like to move Cody Bellinger after he decided to accept his 2025 player option worth $27.5 million.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 18

Two potential trade destinations for Nico Hoerner and Cody Bellinger

With the MLB offseason in swing, the Chicago Cubs could find themselves at the forefront of trade talks surrounding two of their best players in outfielder Cody Bellinger and second baseman Nico Hoerner. Here are two potential trade destinations for both players.

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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.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 23

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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