Chicago Cubs, Nico Hoerner and Japan

Chicago Cubs 2nd baseman Nico Hoerner won’t make the trip to Japan as he rehabs from surgery
Second baseman Nico Hoerner, still rehabbing from offseason surgery on his throwing arm, won’t travel with the Chicago Cubs for the Tokyo Series vs. the Los Angeles Dodger.
Cubs' Nico Hoerner won't travel to Japan for games vs. Dodgers
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner won't be going to Japan where the team opens the regular season next month, manager Craig Counsell announced on Thursday.
Why Cubs' Nico Hoerner injury update is 'good' despite being out for Tokyo Games
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner won't be traveling to Tokyo for Opening Day as he recovers from an arm injury.
How Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw's injuries affect the Cubs' Tokyo Series roster decisions
Shaw, the Cubs’ top prospect, entered spring as the favorite to win the job at third base. But the team has taken a cautious approach to his ramp-up after an oblique injury. They’re likely targeting Sunday for Shaw’s first spring-training game, manager Craig Counsell said.
Cubs confirm Hoerner won’t make trip to Japan; no decision yet on Shaw
Nico Hoerner was officially ruled out of the Cubs' opening series in Japan, but manager Craig Counsell spun the news in a positive fashion. “We're excited about where Nico's at,” Counsell told
Chicago Cubs 2nd baseman Nico Hoerner won’t go to Japan as he rehabs from surgery
Less than three weeks before the Chicago Cubs open the season in Japan, the organization has clarity on second baseman Nico Hoerner’s availability for the Tokyo Series.
Cubs' Nico Hoerner 'tracking toward' domestic Opening Day, will miss Tokyo Series
Hoerner is “tracking toward” being ready for domestic opening day against the Diamondbacks on March 27. The plan is to have him play in minor-league spring training games while the team is in Japan. Counsell said Hoerner’s rehab has taken a “big step forward” in the last few weeks.
Chicago Cubs slammed for ‘joke’ opening day lineup in Japan
The opening lineup for the Chicago Cubs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18 will not be ideal. The Cubs will be without starting second baseman Nico Hoerner for their opening series against the Dodgers as he recovers from flexor tendon surgery.
Projected Cubs Opening Day lineup with Nico Hoerner set to miss Tokyo Series
Grabbing a sneak preview of what the Cubs’ Opening Day lineup might look like considering the injury update on Nico Hoerner.
Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw and the Cubs’ trip to Japan
Two of the keys to the Cubs’ success in 2025 are the players expected to be the starting second baseman and third baseman, Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw. In BCB After Dark, Sara Sanchez covered the question of who’ll play second base if Nico can’t start the season there,
Cubs 2B Nico Hoerner to miss Japan series vs. Dodgers
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner will not travel to Japan for next month's season-opening two-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, manager Craig Counsell announced Thursday. Hoerner, 27,
Cubs’ Nico Hoerner will miss Tokyo Series but should be ready for domestic Opening Day
While the Cubs are in Japan, Hoerner will continue to get in work via minor-league games, according to manager Craig Counsell ...
Cubs Manager Provides Clarity on Nico Hoerner Injury News
Nico Hoerner (arm) will miss the Cubs' first two regular season games in Japan, but Manager Craig Counsell still had an ...
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