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Nico Hoerner's Amazing Jump Throw
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Cubs roster move: Nico Hoerner to injured list, Andrelton Simmons activated - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Cubs are taking advantage of Nico Hoerner's versatility by shifting him around the infield
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Nico Hoerner 2022 Defensive Highlights
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April 16 2022: Chicago shortstop Nico Hoerner (2) in action during the game with Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies held at Coors Field in Denver Co. David Seelig/Cal Sport Medi(Credit Image Stock
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Cubs Notes: Hoerner, Payroll, Simmons, Madrigal - MLB Trade Rumors
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Teams that will be better on defense in 2023
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Nico Hoerner's breakout won't stop Cubs from pursuing shortstop
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Cubs already have their long-term shortstop in Nico Hoerner
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner 'excited' to see how high he can push his ceiling - Chicago Sun-Times
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2018 MLB Draft Scouting Reports For First Round Selections — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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Cubs' middle infielders play brilliantly together while working in different ways - The Athletic
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Chicago Cubs: Takeaways from 4-2 West Coast road trip
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Nico Hoerner Has Been Just So Dang Good - Bleacher Nation