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Cubs: Nico Hoerner to Start Rehab Assignment with South Bend - On
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Nico Hoerner steals the show in his MLB debut to help the Cubs
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Chicago Cubs are really missing Nico Hoerner, Matt Duffy
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Nico Hoerner puts together an impressive MLB debut performance for
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Hoerner 3 hits, 4 RBIs in debut, Cubs beat Padres 10-2
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Cubs beat Cardinals after a testy start to get back to .500
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OPINION: Extending Nico Hoerner Should be Cubs' Top Offseason
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In Depth: Nico Hoerner : 2016 Madison Mallard to 2018 First Round
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Chicago Cubs, Kyle Hendricks blank St. Louis Cardinals 3-0
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Cubs move a step closer to playoff elimination, losing 4-3 to
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Quick Hits: Tyler O'Neill's homer shatters tie, hoists Cardinals
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Steele, Hoerner help Chicago Cubs beat Baltimore Orioles 3-2 for
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Kyle Hendricks Chicago Cubs snap losing streak Cincinnati Reds