After staying back in Arizona and missing the season-opening trip to Japan, Hoerner played in 164 out of 168 games (including the playoffs).

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong now has the hardware to back up his defensive ability. He won the first Gold Glove Award of his career Sunday, as Rawlings revealed the ful

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong won his first Gold Glove Award on Sunday, while left fielder Ian Happ picked up his fourth consecutive honor.

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoener, a former Stanford Cardinal, had an underrated 2025 campaign. He hit .297 with a .345 OBP, seven home runs, 61 RBI, and is a Gold Glove finalist. On top of those stats, he put up a career-best 6.1 bWAR season, topping his previous high of 5.5.

I think what people don’t necessarily understand about Nico (Hoerner) is just his competitive fire and spirit,” said Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson.

Overall his year was worth 6.1 bWAR, which ranked tied for fourth among all NL position players with Matt Olson. It’s Nico’s second season with over 5 bWAR, he likely gets some downballot MVP consideration when the voting is revealed next month, and he very probably will take home his second Gold Glove this fall.