NICO HOERNER NEWS

Cubs are taking advantage of Nico Hoerner’s versatility by shifting him around the infield Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner said he's adjusting quickly to playing on various parts of the field because of frequent shifts.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Out of Tuesday's lineup Hoerner is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Hoerner started Monday but returns to the bench in favor of Jason Kipnis Tuesday. Kipnis has outperformed Hoerner so far offensively, and that figures to keep the latter out of the lineup more often than not, at least in the short term.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Báez hits 2 HRs, Cubs beat Tigers for 11,000th franchise win

Javier Báez hit two home runs and the Chicago Cubs became the second franchise in major league history to post 11,000 wins, beating the Detroit Tigers 9-3

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox belt 6 HRs, pound Cubs 10-1 for 6th straight win

Jose Abreu hit two home runs and the surging Chicago White Sox went deep six times to back Dallas Keuchel in a 10-1 romp over the crosstown Cubs at Wrigley Field

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Friday's lineup Hoerner is not in the lineup Friday against the White Sox.

Impact Hoerner has started only two of the past seven games and finds himself on the bench again Friday. Jason Kipnis has been receiving the bulk of the time at second base, but it's Hernan Perez who receives the start in the series opener.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bote's 2-run single pushes Cubs to 4-2 win, split with Cards

The Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 to earn a split of a doubleheader

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting nightcap Hoerner is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact Hoerner started Game 1 at third base and went 0-for-2 with one strikeout in the seven-inning loss. David Bote will start at the hot corner in place of Kris Bryant (wrist) in the nightcap.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Hoerner makes his 1st start at third base as the Cubs try to solve Jack Flaherty in Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Cardinals Nico Hoerner will make his first major league appearance at third base as the Cubs oppose formidable Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty in the...

AUGUST 19, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Takes seat Tuesday Hoerner isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Hoerner didn't start the second game of Monday's twin bill, and he'll remain on the bench Tuesday. Jason Kipnis will start at second base in his absence.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting for Game 2 Hoerner isn't starting the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hoerner went 0-for-2 at the dish in the first contest of the day. He's now 0-for-9 in his last three games, so perhaps a night off will allow him to reset. Jason Kipnis draws the start at second base for the nightcap.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Hoerner isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Brewers.

Impact Hoerner is 1-for-6 with a double, one run and two walks over the past two contests, and he's been splitting time at second base recently. Jason Kipnis will start at second base Saturday.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Darvish takes no-hitter into 7th, Cubs beat Brewers 4-2

Yu Darvish took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in his third straight dominant start, and the major league-leading Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday n...

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits again Wednesday Hoerner Adam Berry of MLB.com Wednesday in Cleveland.

Impact Hoerner has earned the majority of the starts at second base this season, though it's no surprise to see him lose playing time after grabbing just a single hit in his last six games. Jason Kipnis remains the starter against his former team Wednesday.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Hoerner is not in the lineup Tuesday in Cleveland.

Impact Hoerner has plenty of playing time in Chicago this season, though he doesn't have a true everyday role, as he'll be sitting for the fourth time in the season's first 14 games. Jason Kipnis will get the start at second base.

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Royals beat Cubs 13-2, stop 6-game slide

Whit Merrifield, Maikel Franco and Jorge Soler homered, and the Kansas City Royals stopped a six-game slide with a 13-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Stanford teammates Kris Bubic and Nico Hoerner made it to The Show so fast  Will Nico Hoerner face his old teammate Kris Bubic when the Cubs visit the Royals on Wednesday?

AUGUST 5, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not starting Tuesday Hoerner will be on the bench Tuesday against the Royals.

Impact Hoerner grabbed at least one hit in each of his first five games but has since gone hitless in four straight. Jason Kipnis will be the second baseman Tuesday.

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bryant homers, Mills shines as surging Cubs beat Royals 2-0

Kris Bryant homered in his return to the lineup and Alec Mills pitched seven effective innings, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 for their fourth consecutiv...

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Báez's walk-off in 11th clinches sweep Cubs rookie Nico Hoerner was asked recently for his thoughts on the new extra-inning rules in place this season in the big leagues. Hoerner...

AUGUST 2, 2020 • MLB.COM

Plates two runs in win Rizzo went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a walk during Friday's 6-3 win over the Pirates.

Impact Rizzo smacked a two-RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning, scoring Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ. The slugging first baseman has hit safely in five of Chicago's first seven games and, even though he is still searching for his first multi-hit game of the season, he has already racked up three homers and five RBI in only 20 at-bats.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hoerner making the most of opportunities Manager David Ross was in the team’s Draft room in 2018 as his bosses decided to make Stanford’s Nico Hoerner the 24th pick in the first rou...

JULY 30, 2020 • MLB.COM

Nico Hoerner is staying safe in the Cubs’ bubble — and productive in the lineup: ‘If there’s anything to learn from 2020, predicting isn’t really worth much’ Cubs rookie Nico Hoerner has seized most of the playing time at second base from veteran Jason Kipnis and also spelled shortstop Javier Baez...

JULY 30, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Báez homers twice, Cubs stay hot with 8-5 win over Reds

Javier Báez homered twice, doubled and scored on a deft dive to the plate, Alec Mills went six solid innings, and the Chicago Cubs extended their strong opening surge, beating the...

JULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects two hits as DH Kipnis went 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Reds.

Impact Kipnis started as the designated hitter while Nico Hoerner played second. It seems that Hoerner has the slight edge for playing time at the keystone, but manager David Ross showed Tuesday that he's willing to deploy both players. Kipnis has a 1.125 OPS so far in the early going, and he should continue to earn fairly regular playing time if he stays hot at the plate.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chatwood dominates, Cubs hit 3 HRs in 9-1 romp over Brewers

Tyler Chatwood pitched three-hit ball over six innings, Willson Contreras homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1 to take two of three in their opening series

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS