The Chicago Cubs are picking 17th overall in the MLB Draft this summer, and a Tennessee Vols superstar could be their choice.

The Cubs second baseman told reporters exactly what he said to Derek Thomas before getting ejected from Sunday's game.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, center, argues with home plate umpire Derek Thomas (53) after Nico Hoerner, right, was ...

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner received an ejection from his team's loss on Sunday despite hardly losing his temper ...

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner paid the price for it Sunday. Thomas was working home plate for Sunday's game ...

Despite being one of the in-form MLB teams this season, the Chicago Cubs (40-25) fell to Detroit on Sunday losing the final ...

Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Phillies.

Nico Hoerner watched a two-strike fastball from Tigers righty Jack Flaherty zip low and inside, and the Cubs second baseman was caught by surprise when the pitch was called for an ill-timed strikeout.

The crackle of wood buckling under contact suggested Nico Hoerner had hit the ball off the handle of his bat. The swinging ...

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

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner was ejected from Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers after he questioned a ...