Cubs’ Nico Hoerner can thrive on team full of talent by just being himself. By Sahadev Sharma. June 23, 2025. CHICAGO — Jameson Taillon felt like something was off with his team in Japan.

Hoerner broke hard out of the batter’s box and beat Tigers third baseman Zach McKinstry’s on-the-run throw to first base. The Cubs would go on to beat Detroit 6-1 on Saturday, fueled by five ...