Cubs Lock In Nico Hoerner With $135.3M Deal Through 2032

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Cubs Lock In Nico Hoerner With $135.3M Deal Through 2032

The Cubs have made Hoerner a long-term part of their core, signing him to a 6-year, $135,312,687 extension that runs through 2032. The deal includes a $5 million signing bonus, salaries of $23 million in 2027 and 2028, then $22.5 million annually from 2029-32, plus a full no-trade clause after his strong .297 season in 2025.

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Joey Wiemer’s On-Base Run Ends at 10 Plate Appearances

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Joey Wiemer’s On-Base Run Ends at 10 Plate Appearances

Wiemer’s season-opening streak of reaching base safely ended at 10 plate appearances, tying Carlos Delgado for the longest such start since 1951, per Underdog MLB. The Brewers outfielder had not been retired until the run finally snapped Monday. His streak gave Milwaukee an early spark and placed him alongside Delgado in a rare opening-week piece of history.

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Chase Burns Stars in Reds' Shutout Win Over the Pirates

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Chase Burns Stars in Reds' Shutout Win Over the Pirates

Burns pitched five scoreless innings and didn't give up a hit until the fifth as Cincinnati claimed a 2-0 victory over Pittsburgh. It was the first win of Burns' Major League career; the Reds are now 3-1. In 78 pitches, Burns allowed one hit and three walks while striking out seven.

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Edward Cabrera Dominates in Cubs Debut as Chicago Builds 6-2 Lead

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Edward Cabrera Dominates in Cubs Debut as Chicago Builds 6-2 Lead

Cabrera sparkled in his Cubs debut, throwing six scoreless innings against the Angels while allowing one hit, one walk and striking out five. He generated 15 whiffs and touched 98.1 mph, giving Chicago exactly the lift it needed. The strong outing backed an offense that built a 6-2 lead and capped an impressive first impression on the mound.

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Mike Trout Believes There Is 'Nothing More Awesome' Than Being a Father

Trout married his longtime girlfriend, Jessica Cox, in December 2017. The couple has two sons, Beckham(born July 2020) and Jordy(born June 2024). "I love being a dad. There's nothing better than being a father. I got two awesome boys, I've got a great wife, it's been fun," Trout said. The 11-time All-Star is still chasing his first World Series title.

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Lance McCullers Jr. Posts Best Strikeout Start Since 2021 Against Red Sox

McCullers Jr. delivered his sharpest start in years against Boston, allowing one run over seven innings with nine strikeouts, four hits and one walk on 96 pitches. It marked his first outing with at least nine Ks and one earned run or fewer since 2021. The veteran right-hander gave Houston a vintage performance and badly needed rotation stability.

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