Overall his year was worth 6.1 bWAR, which ranked tied for fourth among all NL position players with Matt Olson. It’s Nico’s second season with over 5 bWAR, he likely gets some downballot MVP consideration when the voting is revealed next month, and he very probably will take home his second Gold Glove this fall.

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

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

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner always plays with an edge. It requires a steady, daily intensity maintained over a six-month regular season, a grind that can challenge even the most tenured big-league veterans. Few Cubs delivered the level of ...

As we continue to move across the diamond with our Season Report card series, we have reached the strength of this team: one-half of the middle infield. Make no

Hoerner went 3-for-5 with an RBI and four runs scored in Tuesday's 9-7 loss to the Mets. He also stole a base. With New York starting lefty David Peterson, Hoerner batted leadoff instead of Michael Busch, and the former responded with a standout performance.

Once considered the hallmark of a good Major League hitter, the .300 batting average has felt like an endangered species in recent years as strikeout rates have skyrocketed across MLB. In addition, teams and players are placing less emphasis than ever on ...