Hoerner went 1-for-3 with a run scored and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Rays.
Hoerner walked to open the Cubs' half of the first inning before swiping second base and scoring on Ian Happ's base hit. The 26-year-old Hoerner would add a second stolen base later in the game, giving him 14 for the season. Hoerner had cooled off a bit at the plate coming into Wednesday's contest, batting .179 (7-for-39) over his last 10 games, though he does have two homers in that span. He's still slashing a solid .285/.336/.395 with four home runs, 26 RBI and 30 runs scored through 217 plate appearances this season.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Hits leadoff home run in win
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Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Rays.
Facing tough Tampa Bay starter Shane McClanahan, Hoerner got the game off to a good start, leading things off with his fourth home run of the season. The infielder isn't known as a great power threat, though he has been an effective table setter for Chicago with a .284 batting average and has chipped in 12 stolen bases to boost his fantasy value.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Paces offense in win
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Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Mets.
Neither team generated a ton of offense, but Hoerner sparked the Cubs' win from the leadoff spot. The infielder is now batting .295 this season despite entering this game in a mini 1-for-11 slump, and he has scored 27 runs in 40 games. So long as Hoerner is healthy and sitting atop the order, he should continue to produce strong fantasy numbers the rest of the way.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Powers team in return
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Hoerner (hamstring) went 3-for-6 with two doubles and four RBI in Friday's 10-1 win over the Phillies.
Hoerner provided the four RBI from the leadoff spot, which shows how productive Chicago's lineup was from top to bottom. The infielder had just returned from the injured list before the game, so he was able to pick up right where he left off. Hoerner is now batting a robust .310 this season and should continue to be a strong fantasy performer.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Returns from injured list
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Hoerner (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
The 26-year-old infielder was placed on the injured list last week with a left hamstring strain but was able to return after a minimum stay. Hoerner is batting .303 on the year.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: On track for Friday return
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Hoerner (hamstring) remains on track for activation when first eligible Friday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Hoerner went through more workouts on Monday, including baserunning drills, and came out of it feeling good. Barring a setback, it would appear he'll skip a rehab assignment and return in time for the Cubs' weekend series in Philadelphia.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Goes through baserunning drills
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Hoerner (hamstring) went through baserunning drills Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Hoerner took part in other drills over the weekend, but the fact that he's already doing some baserunning less than a week after suffering a left hamstring strain is a good sign. He's eligible to return from the 10-day injured list Friday and would seem to have a realistic shot to be ready to go on that day.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Works out on field
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Hoerner (hamstring) fielded grounders, went through agility drills and played catch Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
A hamstring strain interrupted a strong start to the season for Hoerner, who's hitting .303/.348/.395 through 35 games while stealing 12 bases. The Cubs haven't announced a specific date for his return, but the fact that he's able to perform a wide variety of activities despite hitting the injured list just one day prior seemingly gives him a shot at a minimum-length stay. Christopher Morel and Nick Madrigal have spent time at second base in his absence.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Placed on 10-day IL
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The Cubs placed Hoerner on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 9, with a left hamstring strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Hoerner suffered the injury while running the bases in Monday's series opener against the Cardinals and will be sidelined for at least another week. Christopher Morel is covering second base and batting leadoff Friday against the Twins and right-hander Sonny Gray. Nick Madrigal should also get regular looks at the position in Hoerner's absence.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Remains out of lineup
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Hoerner (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Cardinals, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Hoerner has been doing baseball activities and is expected to avoid the injured list, but he'll miss a second straight game after suffering a mild left hamstring strain in Monday's series opener versus St. Louis. Nick Madrigal is starting at second base and batting leadoff Wednesday against the Cardinals and left-hander Jordan Montgomery.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Out of lineup Tuesday
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Hoerner (hamstring) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals.
Hoerner is considered day-to-day after leaving Monday's series opener versus St. Louis because of a mild left hamstring strain. He said he expects to avoid the IL. Christopher Morel is playing second base Tuesday and Nick Madrigal will get a turn at leadoff. Patrick Wisdom is on the bench.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Nursing hamstring issue
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Hoerner left Monday's game against the Cardinals with left hamstring tightness, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. He went 0-for-3 prior to departing the contest.
Hoerner suffered the injury when running from first to third on Dansby Swanson's fifth-inning double. He's likely headed for further evaluation to determine whether he'll require a trip to the injured list.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Departs with injury
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Hoerner left Monday's game against the Cardinals due to an undisclosed injury, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Hoerner suffered the injury while running from first to third base on a base knock. The details of the injury are unknown at this time.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Swipes 12th bag
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Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Marlins.
While the heart of the Cubs' batting order couldn't bring him home, Hoerner once again did his job from the leadoff spot. The 25-year-old infielder has reached base safely in 14 of the last 15 games, and on the season he sports a .315/.361/.413 slash line with two homers, 12 steals, 18 RBI and 24 runs in 33 contests.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Tallies two hits Friday
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Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's win over the Marlins.
Hoerner keeps rolling along for the Cubs, as he's now batting .309 and has scored 24 runs across 32 games as the team's primary leadoff hitter. The shortstop should continue to be a strong fantasy asset atop the lineup, and he's further boosted by his 11 stolen bases in 13 attempts.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Records 10th theft
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Hoerner went 1-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in a loss to the Padres on Wednesday.
Hoerner gave the Cubs a one-run lead with an RBI single in the fifth inning, but that was the final run the team was able to score. The second baseman also continued his solid season on the basepaths, recording his 10th steal -- tied for second-most in the league. Through 23 games, Hoerner is already halfway to the career-high total of 20 thefts that he registered over 135 contests last season.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Triples, drives in three Tuesday
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Hoerner went 1-for-5 with a three-run triple in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Padres.
Hoerner made his lone hit count, as he cleared the bases with his first triple of the season in the eighth inning. The infielder has been off to a hot start, as he's now batting .347 and has also stolen nine bases in 11 attempts. Hoerner could be in line for a career-best campaign if he stays healthy.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Back-to-back games with homer
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Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 9-4 loss to the Dodgers.
After not hitting a home run over the first 18 games of the season, Hoerner has gone deep in back-to-back matchups versus the Dodgers. The 25-year-old infielder continues to shine as the Cubs' leadoff hitter, and he's totaled 11 RBI, nine stolen bases and 19 runs across 20 games.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Pops first homer
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Hoerner went 4-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Friday's 13-0 rout of the Dodgers.
His three-run blast in the fifth inning off Andre Jackson was Hoerner's first long ball of the season, while the four-hit performance extended his hitting streak to six games. The 25-year-old infielder has had a blistering start to the season, batting .365 (31-for-85) through 19 games with nine steals, nine RBI and 17 runs as the Cubs' leadoff hitter.
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Scores three runs
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Hoerner went 2-for-5 with an RBI, three runs scored, a stolen base and a walk in Monday's 10-1 win over Oakland.
Hoerner singled in a run and scored during the Cubs' four-run sixth inning. He crossed home three times in the big win, bringing him to 16 runs scored with an MLB-leading nine steals through 15 games. Hoerner posted his eighth multi-hit game and improved his slash line to .338/.394/.385.
