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Nico Hoerner, Cubs double up Rockies Nico Hoerner had two hits, two walks and two RBIs to help the Chicago Cubs to a 6-3 win against the visiting Colorado Rockies in the second...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Nico Hoerner, Cubs double up Rockies Nico Hoerner had two hits, two walks and two RBIs to help the Chicago Cubs to a 6-3 win against the visiting Colorado Rockies in the second...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gets aboard four times in loss Hoerner went 2-for-5 with two walks, two RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 7-6 extra-innings loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Hoerner's hitting streak is up to 11 games, during which he's gone 18-for-48 (.375) with five steals but just one extra-base hit. He's tied for fifth in the majors with 41 steals this season, more than double his previous career high (20), which was set last year. Hoerner is slashing .286/.345/.391 with nine home runs, 64 RBI, 92 runs scored, 26 doubles and four triples through 139 contests overall.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Hoerner's base-stealing prowess is a weapon for the Chicago Cubs: 'It's a real skill,' the 2nd baseman says PHOENIX — Nico Hoerner had never been much of a threat to steal a base, even in college.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hoerner leads Cubs against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit game

The Chicago Cubs take on the Arizona Diamondbacks after Nico Hoerner had four hits against the Rockies on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Tallies four hits in loss Hoerner went 4-for-5 with a run scored in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Rockies. He also stole one base in two attempts.

Impact All four of Hoerner's hits were singles, and despite reaching four times, he only came around to score once. He did, however, record his 40th stolen base of the year in 47 attempts. The steals have been the infielder's biggest source of fantasy value, and he's now doubled his total from 2022. Hoerner should keep running frequently as the Cubs chase down a playoff spot in the final weeks of the season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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Shows off wheels in win Hoerner went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Despite tallying only one hit, Hoerner had a productive game, as he swiped his 37th and 38th bases of the season. The infielder had 20 steals last year, but he's taken it to the next level in 2023. He's also been an efficient base stealer, as he's only been caught eight times in 66 attempts over the last two seasons.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs Highlights

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Not starting Saturday Hoerner isn't in the Cubs' lineup Saturday against the Pirates, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Hoerner will sit out Saturday's contest after going 2-for-8 with an RBI and a run scored in the first two games of Chicago's series with Pittsburgh. Nick Madrigal will start at second base and bat ninth while Hoerner rests.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Highlights

AUGUST 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Reaches four times Friday Hoerner went 3-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Friday's loss to the Royals.

Impact Hoerner batted second but still served as an effective tablesetter for the Cubs. The infielder has done a good job of that this season with a .345 on-base percentage, and when he gets on base, he typically likes to run. Hoerner has tallied a career-best 30 stolen bases so far, which has propelled his fantasy value.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes 30th bag Hoerner went 2-for-3 with one steal in Tuesday's loss to the White Sox.

Impact Hoerner drew a walk and stole second base with the score tied 3-3 in the fifth inning. He was later thrown out attempting another steal in the seventh. The 26-year-old has now reached 30 stolen bases on the season after setting his previous career-high of 20 steals last year. In 29 games since the All-Star break, Hoerner is 10-for-12 on steal attempts while slashing .308/.390/.483 with seven doubles, four home runs, 14 RBI, 24 runs scored across 136 plate appearances during that span.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends hitting streak Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Hoerner extended his hitting streak to five games, and he's batting a robust .400 during the stretch. For the season, the infielder is batting a solid .278, but his biggest contribution has been on the basepaths, where he's 29-for-32 in stolen base attempts.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big day against Jays Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Friday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact He socked his ninth homer of the season in the first inning off Jose Berrios, helping the Cubs grab an early lead they wouldn't relinquish. Hoerner's had an up and down campaign, but he's heating up again in August -- over his last 10 games, he's batting .302 (13-for-43) with two solo homers, four steals and 11 runs scored.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Hoerner continues to mature at the plate by taking more chances in the right moments Power has never been Hoerner's calling card, but when he lets it loose and hits line drives he becomes even more valuable.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bellinger and Hoerner homer, Assad pitches career-high 7 innings as Cubs beat Blue Jays 6-2

Cody Bellinger and Nico Hoerner hit home runs, Javier Assad pitched a career-high seven innings and the Chicago Cubs improved to 7-3 in August by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2

AUGUST 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Registers steal Sunday Hoerner went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 6-4 win over Atlanta.

Impact While Hoerner was held hitless for the second game in a row, he was able to pick up his sixth steal in his last 14 games. In that span, he's batting .300 (18-for-60) with eight extra-base hits. The infielder is up to 27 steals in 30 attempts this year while slashing .272/.329/.394 with eight home runs, 58 RBI and 67 runs scored across 103 contests.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets day off Friday Hoerner is getting the day off Friday versus Atlanta, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Nick Madrigal will start at second base and bat leadoff against the NL East Leaguers and left-hander Max Fried. Hoerner went 6-for-16 with a homer, two doubles, one RBI, one stolen base and six runs scored in the Cubs' previous series versus the Reds.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three hits, homer in rout Hoerner went 3-for-6 with a solo home run and three runs scored in Tuesday's 20-9 win over the Reds. He also stole a base.

Impact Hoerner did a little bit of everything in the blowout win, popping his eighth home run of the season and also recording his 26th stolen base. The infielder is closing in on his career high of 10 home runs but has already set a new career high in steals, and that's the category that should continue to fuel his fantasy value the rest of the year.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Nico Hoerner hits a WALK-OFF RBI single in extras for a 3-2 win against the Mariners

JULY 28, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Keeps running Wednesday Hoerner went 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Wednesday's 10-7 win over the White Sox.

Impact Hoerner has three multi-hit efforts and four stolen bases over his last four games. Wednesday's contest was his first in that span without an extra-base hit. The infielder continues to hit well, batting .280 on the year and .340 (17-for-50) since the All-Star break. He's added a .733 OPS, 25 steals, seven home runs, a career-high 57 RBI and 57 runs scored through 93 contests overall.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Huge effort in win Hoerner went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the White Sox. He also stole two bases.

Impact Hoerner showed off all aspects of his game Tuesday, recording his seventh home run of the season along with his 23rd and 24th stolen bases. The power is a nice bonus as the base stealing has been the infielder's calling card this year. The 24 steals lead the team by a healthy margin and are a new career high for Hoerner.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has big game Saturday Hoerner went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double and three runs scored in Saturday's win over the Cardinals. He also stole a base.

Impact Hoerner helped lead the Cubs to eight runs as he recorded his second three-hit effort over the last five games. He also stole his 22nd base of the season in 25 attempts, which has been his most appealing fantasy asset. The infielder doesn't hit for a ton of power, but his ability to make consistent contact and run wild on the bases has made him plenty valuable.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Hoerner's slam propels Cubs past Nats Nico Hoerner's first career grand slam highlighted a five-run eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs overcame blowing a two-run lead in the top...

JULY 20, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

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