Nico Hoerner

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner is out of the lineup for a third consecutive game on Thursday, but manager Craig Counsell said there has been progress made to getting him back in the lineup.

Hoerner (hamstring) isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.

The Chicago Cubs have dealt with plenty of injuries this season, but two of their most important players are set to miss their second consecutive game on Wednesday night. Infielder Nico Hoerner, who had been shifted over to shortstop after Dansby Swanson landed on the injured list with a knee issue, will be out of action for the second straight...

Hoerner (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Atlanta.

Hoerner was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against Atlanta due to left hamstring tightness, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.