Sometimes the league's umpires need to be reminded of that; that is especially true for Derek Thomas, the home plate umpire ...

Cubs' Craig Counsell Breaks Silence on Nico Hoerner Ejection originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Chicago Cubs second ...

The Chicago Cubs were under a close microscope this weekend, entering their series against Major League Baseball's best ...

Even-keeled Nico Hoerner’s surprise ejection highlights a deeper issue Major League Baseball must urgently address.

Nico Hoerner’s ejection was criticized by many, and the ridiculous reason was captured by a hot-mic during the game.

Stakes were high when the Chicago Cubs faced the Detroit Tigers on Sunday with the series tied 1-1. The rubber game of the series was marred by controversy after Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner was ...

Hoerner was at the plate on Sunday as the Cubs took on the Detroit Tigers on the road, but his afternoon came to an early end ...

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 paid the price for it Sunday. Thomas was working home plate for Sunday's game ...

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner and manager Craig Counsell were both ejected in a heated fifth inning against the Detroit ...

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.