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The late-night spot for Cubs fans asks whether Nico Hoerner or Michael Busch is more likely to bounce back in 2027.

Despite the Cubs leading the league in defensive runs saved, star second baseman Nico Hoerner faces a glaring snub from the 2026 Gold Glove finalist list.

The Chicago Cubs won five of six regular-season games against the San Diego Padres. That edge means little when the NL Wild Card Series opens Tuesday at Petco Park. Last year’s Wild Card meeting went three games, with only one run separating them overall. The Padres host with Michael King starting Game 1 and their bullpen rested. The Cubs will […] The post This overlooked player will make or break Cubs' chances vs. Padres in NL Wild Card appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Aaron Civale’s bullpen dominance and Nico Hoerner’s resurgence fuel Chicago’s Wild Card push, while Ian Happ’s late-season slump threatens his lineup security as the postseason race intensifies.

Michael Conforto homered and singled, Nico Hoerner had three hits and an RBI and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Saturday. Michael Busch and Miguel Amaya each doubled and singled for the Cubs, who finished with 13 hits. Cubs star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong singled, walked and drove in a run, while Ian Happ had two hits and two RBIs.

Skubal allowed two earned runs, including Hoerner's go-ahead infield single in the sixth, over six innings.