Nico Hoerner
Cubs edge Diamondbacks 6-5 as Hoerner exits with neck tightness
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The Chicago Cubs defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Friday at Wrigley Field. Second baseman Nico Hoerner left early due to neck tightness after contributing a key double. Michael Busch sparked the offense with clutch hits in the win.
Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez earned his team-record ninth American League Player of the Week award on Monday, while Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner picked up his first career honor on the same day. Ramírez powered through a hot week with four home runs and five stolen bases. Hoerner delivered strong production, including 11 RBIs over six games.
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The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a six-year contract extension with second baseman Nico Hoerner, pending a physical, according to reports. The deal, which keeps the 28-year-old star off the free-agent market, comes days after a similar pact with center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Chicago has not yet confirmed the agreement.