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Ross elevates red-hot Hoerner to Cubs' leadoff spot
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Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner needs to stay in the leadoff spot
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Chicago Cubs' P.J. Higgins, second from left, is congratulated by Patrick Wisdom, right, Nico Hoerner, center, and Ian Happ, right, after hitting a grand slam as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith
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Nico Hoerner looking forward to long-term future with Cubs, Taiwan News
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MLB Network on X: Nico Hoerner facing @Dempster46 in BP? Duck for cover 😂 The @Cubs infielder talks about their unique friendship and hitting his first grand slam at Wrigley Field. @IntentionalTalk
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Nico Hoerner on go-ahead hit, 07/17/2022
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Hendricks goes 9, Cubs beat Brewers 3-0
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Brewers drop Opening Day tilt against Cubs
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Nico Hoerner's double sends streaking Cubs past Pirates 3-2