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

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

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 ...

Craig Counsell speaks after the Cubs' 4-0 loss to the Tigers, breaking down Nico Hoerner's ejection in the 5th inning, which ...

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

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

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.

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 ...

MLB umpire Derek Thomas has a short fuse. Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner paid the price for it Sunday. Thomas was working home plate for Sunday's game between the Cubs and Detroit Tigers.

Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs were having an intense game against the Detroit Tigers when a rather unusual ejection took place. The Cubs were hoping to build on their last success, but they ...

Hoerner struck out looking on a pitch that ... via Marquee Sports Network: "The ejection of Nico was completely unwarranted," Counsell said. "There's nothing that was said that warrants an ejection.