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2023 Season Predictions: Nico Hoerner, Nick Madrigal
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Bleacher Report's rather optimistic prediction of the Cubs' 2022
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Cardinals set team record with 15th straight win, beat Cubs
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Cubs Decide to Option Nico Hoerner, Service Time Likely Driving
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State of the Cubs: Where roster stands at second base in 2022 and
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Bote wins Cubs 2B job; Hoerner optioned to Triple-A Iowa - The San
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NL Central 2020 Offseason Moves and 2021 Outlook: Chicago Cubs
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Chicago Cubs: David Bote wins 2nd-base job over Nico Hoerner
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Chicago Cubs calling up Nico Hoerner
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State of the Cubs: Where roster stands at second base in 2022 and
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David Ross: Nico Hoerner and Jason Kipnis Are the Cubs Main
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Cubs' Hoerner wants to win 2nd base job
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Báez hits bases-loaded single in 9th as Cubs top Reds 6-5
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Cubs starting second baseman Spring Training