Chicago's Bryant puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Reds
Chicago's Bryant puts 10-game hit streak on the line against RedsMAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NICO HOERNER #2 - SECOND BASEMAN - CHICAGO CUBS
7 HR •
48 RBI •
.273 AVG
7 HR
48 RBI
.273 AVG
Castellanos takes 13-game hit streak into matchup with Cubs
Reds, streaking Castellanos set for matchup with CubsMAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates take 5-game losing streak into matchup with Cubs
Pittsburgh will try to break its five-game losing streak when the Pirates take on ChicagoMAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trevor Williams pitches Cubs past Pirates 4-1
Trevor Williams pitched six innings and singled twice against his former team, helping the streaking Chicago Cubs top the stumbling Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nico Hoerner is the latest in a run of Chicago Cubs to limp onto the 10-day injured list with a strained hamstring Nico Hoerner became the latest Chicago Cub to go on the 10-day injured list with a strained hamstring before Wednesday’s game in Pittsburgh.
MAY 26, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Hoerner (hamstring) latest Cub to hit IL The Cubs just can’t seem to avoid the injury bug, as the club announced Wednesday that Nico Hoerner was placed on the 10-day injured list wi...
MAY 26, 2021 • MLB.COM
Cubs place Hoerner on injured list with strained hamstring
The Chicago Cubs have placed infielder Nico Hoerner on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring and selected outfielder Rafael Ortega from Triple-A IowaMAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heads to injured list Hoerner (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact It was initially unclear how severe Hoerner's left hamstring strain was, but now it's apparent that he'll require more than just a few days to recover. The injury comes at a bad time for the infielder, who was in the midst of a 10-for-27 stretch at the plate. Outfielder Rafael Ortega was selected from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates look to break 4-game slide against Cubs
Pittsburgh will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Pirates take on ChicagoMAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pederson's 2 homers, Arrieta lead Cubs over Pirates 4-3
Joc Pederson hit two home runs, Jake Arrieta beat Pittsburgh for the third time this season and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pirates 4-3MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Managing strained hamstring Hoerner was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after leaving Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact The 24-year-old went 2-for-2 before suffering the injury while running out a failed bunt attempt during the sixth inning. Hoerner should be considered day-to-day until the severity of the injury is determined.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sahadev Sharma: Left hamstring strain for Nico Hoerner. Also of... - The Athletic Left hamstring strain for Nico Hoerner. Also of note, shortstop Sergio Alcántara was pulled from the Iowa Cubs game soon after Hoerner's inj...
MAY 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Removed with injury Hoerner was removed from Tuesday's game at Pittsburgh with an apparent left hamstring injury, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact The 24-year-old suffered the injury during the sixth inning while running out a bunt attempt, and he tumbled over the first-base bag. Hoerner walked off the field with the athletic trainer and should be considered day-to-day.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Baez's HR in 10th leads Cubs to 2-1 win over Cardinals
Jávier Báez hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to break a scoreless tie and propel the Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 win over the St. Louis CardinalsMAY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores three runs Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a double and three runs scored in Friday's 12-3 win over the Cubs.
Impact Hoerner doubled and scored in the fifth inning and later came around to score in both the seventh and eighth. He's riding a five-game hitting streak, going 8-for-20 with six runs scored during that span. Hoerner owns an .885 OPS through 18 games this season.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pederson, Happ, lead Hendricks, Cubs over Cardinals 12-3
Joc Pederson homered on the first pitch of the game, Ian Happ got two hits during an eight-run burst in the eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 12-3MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ian Happ homers twice as Cubs beat Nationals 5-2
Ian Happ homered twice and drove in three runs, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 5-2MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Soto hits scoreboard, Scherzer wins again, Nats top Cubs 4-3
Juan Soto homered off Wrigley Field’s right-field scoreboard, helping Max Scherzer win his third straight decision in the Washington Nationals’ 4-3 win over the Chicago CubsMAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Contreras homers off Lester as Cubs beat Nationals 7-3
Willson Contreras, Jason Heyward and Javier Báez homered off Jon Lester in his return to Chicago, and the Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 7-3MAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hendricks takes shutout into 9th, Cubs beat Tigers 5-1
Kyle Hendricks took a shutout into the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-1MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Saturday Hoerner is not in the lineup for Saturday's game in Detroit.
Impact Hoerner returned from a forearm injury Friday and immediately entered the starting lineup, but it's no surprise to see that he won't be asked to play two games in a row right away. Eric Sogard will start at second base Saturday, but Hoerner should be expected to start on a regular basis going forward.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bryant hits 2-run homer, Cubs outlast Detroit 4-2
Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer in the third inning, and the Chicago Cubs went on to a 4-2 victory over the Tigers, snapping Detroit’s four-game winning streakMAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Healthy and starting Hoerner (forearm) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list as expected Friday and will bat eighth and play second base against the Tigers.
Impact He spent a minimum-length stay on the injured list after straining his forearm during a collision with teammate Ian Happ in early May. Hoerner had gotten off to an excellent start in 11 games prior to the injury, hitting .389/.500/.556 with three steals. Nick Martini was optioned in a corresponding move.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Slumping Cubs look to stop 3-game losing streak against Tigers
Chicago heads into the matchup against Detroit in a rut, losers of three straightMAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Amed Rosario's hit in 10th gives Indians 2-1 win over Cubs
Amed Rosario’s bases-loaded single with two outs in the 10th inning gave the Cleveland Indians a 2-1 win over the Chicago CubsMAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
