Nico Hoerner had an RBI single and Justin Turner followed with a two-run double, all in the ninth inning, as the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Miami Marlins 5-4.

“He’s always been a hitter,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “He’s been the youngest player on his team, still, for his whole career. And he’s always been one of the better hitters, and that’s impressive.

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the best teams in baseball through the first quarter of the season, powering their way to the top of the standings with a hist

With Ian Happ heading to the IL with an oblique injury, the Chicago Cubs reportedly are promoting top catching prospect Moises Ballesteros.

The two games that were televised included a game where the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets with a final score of 6-5 and a matchup between the Minnesota Twins and the San Francisco Giants that ended in favor of the Twins with a score of 2-1.

Only one player from the Cubs' World Series core remains in the MLB as a true star. That's Kyle Schwarber, who is in the midst of a league-leading on-base streak.

Rea was told he'd likely be a reliever, but injuries gave him a chance to start. He's now 3-0, including Monday's win against the Marlins.

The Chicago Cubs are being urged to pursue a $500 million deal for Kyle Tucker after a worrying report linked him to the Los Angeles Dodgers.