Changes are coming to the Cubs' core. And Nico Hoerner could lead the next wave — potentially from the leadoff spot.
CHICAGO - While the Cubs face pressure to field a championship contender, there's a possibility that their core could change considerably over the next two years as Kris Bryant, Javier Baez and Anthony Rizzo could depart via trade or free agency.
But that also means the team's top prospects will have opportunities to move up.
"The last couple years they probably thought it was unattainable for them to
