CBS Sports writers named their most underrated players in baseball, and one writer selected Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner.

F or the first seven games of this road trip, the Cubs were pretty good at not getting behind on pitching. Last night, going after the win in the eighth game, they got behind. So ...

Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner plays during a baseball game Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/) ...

Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon is on quite the roll with wins in each of his last four starts. That's a nice stretch to be certain, but Taillon isn't interested in resting on his laurels.