CHICAGO — Ian Happ saw firsthand just what Nico Hoerner ... I think was pretty special as a teammate to get to watch that.” The post How Cubs’ Nico Hoerner battled through injury to win second Gold Glove appeared first on Marquee Sports Network ...

After staying back in Arizona and missing the season-opening trip to Japan, Hoerner played in 164 out of 168 games (including the playoffs).

I think what people don’t necessarily understand about Nico (Hoerner) is just his competitive fire and spirit,” said Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson.

One of the driving forces behind the Cubs’ return to the postseason this year was a foundation built around fielding a strong defensive unit across the board. It was no surprise then that six of Chica

The 2025 season wrapped with heartbreak for the Chicago Cubs. The team finished the season with a strong 92-70 record, earning its first playoff spot since 2020.

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner was also named a finalist at second base, giving him a chance at winning both a Gold Glove for his defense and a Silver Slugger for his bat. Crow-Armstrong could also pull off the double after a solid sophomore season with the Cubs.

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoener, a former Stanford Cardinal, had an underrated 2025 campaign. He hit .297 with a .345 OBP, seven home runs, 61 RBI, and is a Gold Glove finalist. On top of those stats, he put up a career-best 6.1 bWAR season, topping his previous high of 5.5.

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