Davies expected to start as Cubs host the White Sox
The White Sox will start Dylan Cease on Sunday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach DaviesAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NICO HOERNER #2 - SECOND BASEMAN - CHICAGO CUBS
7 HR •
48 RBI •
.273 AVG
7 HR
48 RBI
.273 AVG
Alzolay expected to start for the Cubs against the White Sox
The Cubs will send Adbert Alzolay to the mound Saturday and the White Sox plan to give Carlos Rodon the startAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alzolay expected to start for the Cubs against the White Sox
The Cubs will send Adbert Alzolay to the mound Saturday and the White Sox plan to give Carlos Rodon the startAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lynn, White Sox to take on Hendricks, Cubs
The White Sox will start Lance Lynn on Friday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Kyle HendricksAUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resumes baseball activities Hoerner (oblique) participated in baseball activities Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Hoerner has been on the 10-day IL for a week, but he did running/agility drills and played catch ahead of Thursday's game against the Rockies. The 24-year-old isn't believed to be particularly close to returning, but his return to baseball activities is a step in the right direction.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mills, Cubs to take on Gray, Rockies
The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Wednesday and the Rockies are expected to counter with Jon GrayAUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Davies expected to start for the Cubs against Rockies
The Cubs will start Zach Davies on Tuesday while the Rockies are expected to counter with Kyle FreelandAUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alzolay expected to start for the Cubs against Nationals
The Cubs will start Adbert Alzolay on Sunday and the Nationals are expected to counter with Erick FeddeAUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago to visit Washington Saturday
The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Saturday while the Nationals have yet to decide who will get the startJULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Cubs to visit the Washington Nationals
The Cubs will start Trevor Williams on Friday while the Nationals have yet to decide who will take the moundJULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Votto homers in record 6th game in row as Reds beat Cubs 7-4
Joey Votto has set a Cincinnati Reds franchise record by homering in six consecutive gamesJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placed on injured list Hoerner was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Hoerner suffered an oblique injury while attempting to check his swing Wednesday, and he'll be unavailable for at least 10 days. The Cubs called up Sergio Alcantara to serve as infield depth, but David Bote will likely work as the primary second baseman while the 24-year-old is sidelined.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Thursday Hoerner (oblique) isn't starting Thursday's game against Cincinnati.
Impact Hoerner exited Wednesday's loss to the Reds due to right oblique tightness, and he'll be unable to return to the lineup Thursday. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but David Bote will start at second base and bat eighth.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Votto extends power surge, Reds roll past Cubs 8-2
Joey Votto homered twice for the second consecutive day, going deep in his fifth straight game to match a Cincinnati record as the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with oblique tightness Hoerner was removed from Wednesday's game against the Reds with right oblique tightness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Hoerner was pulled from the game in the seventh inning after appearing to injure himself while attempting to check a swing. It's unclear how severe the issue may be, though it appears that a stint on the injured list is possible.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with apparent side injury Hoerner exited Wednesday's game in the seventh inning with an apparent side injury, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Hoerner reportedly grabbed his right side after attempting to check his swing on a strikeout earlier in the game, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. The severity of the injury remains unclear. Meanwhile, Kris Bryant took over at shortstop, his second career appearance at the position.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Enters lineup Tuesday Hoerner is batting seventh and playing shortstop Tuesday against the Reds.
Impact He was initially slated for a day off, but Javier Baez (heel) was scratched from the lineup, necessitating Hoerner's addition to the starting nine. If Baez is forced to miss any more time, Hoerner would likely get the majority of the playing time at shortstop.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Tuesday Hoerner is on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Reds.
Impact Hoerner went 2-for-3 with a walk and an RBI on Monday, raising his average to .226 in 10 games since the All-Star break. He's driven in four runs during that span. David Bote will start at second base and bat seventh Tuesday.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Báez hits bases-loaded single in 9th as Cubs top Reds 6-5
Pinch-hitter Javier Báez hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 6-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday nightJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Varsho HRs in 3rd straight, D-backs beat reeling Cubs 7-3
Daulton Varsho homered in his third straight game and hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run seventh inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks over the struggling Chicago Cubs 7-3JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Báez, Chirinos homer, Davies wins as Cubs pound D-backs 8-3
Javier Báez homered, Robinson Chirinos went deep twice, Zach Davies earned his first win since a combined no-hitter last month and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-...JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of lineup Hoerner will be on the bench for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Hoerner went hitless Sunday against Arizona, ending a seven-game hitting streak. He'll hit the bench Monday, with Eric Sogard starting at second base.
JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers two hits in win Hoerner went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Phillies.
Impact Hoerner returned to the lineup Sunday following a month away due to a hamstring strain, and he's now gone 4-for-12 in his first three contests back. The Cubs will likely monitor Hoerner's hamstring carefully in the short term, but there's no doubt they want the 24-year-old and his .337 batting average in the batting order as often as possible.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs top Phillies, Wheeler 8-3 to end 11-game slide
Anthony Rizzo, Joc Pederson and Nico Hoerner each had two hits and an RBI to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3, ending an 11-game losing streakJULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Tuesday Hoerner is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact The second baseman takes a seat following a 2-for-4 effort in Monday's blowout loss. Sergio Alcantara, recalled Tuesday, will start at second base as the Cubs try to snap their 10-game losing streak.
JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
