IAN HAPP NEWS

Patrick Mooney: Ahead of Opening Day at Wrigley Field, the Cubs... - The Athletic Ahead of Opening Day at Wrigley Field, the Cubs have not reached an agreement with Ian Happ on a long-term contract extension, meaning the A...

MARCH 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MLB free agent watch: Ohtani leads possible 2023-24 class

Shohei Ohtani watch is on

MARCH 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs mailbag: Hayden Wesneski in the rotation? Ian Happ's trade probability? The Cubs coaches and front office members aren't blind. They see what we're all watching. Wesneski looks the part and is getting results.

MARCH 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hits first spring home run Happ went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Brewers.

Impact Happ hit his first Cactus League home run in 22 at-bats, and he's now batting a robust .364 this spring with a 1.007 OPS. The outfielder delivered 17 long balls and a .782 OPS for the Cubs last season, and he's primed to serve as a key offensive piece for the team again in 2023. Happ may also bat leadoff on occasion this year, though he'll likely spend more time in a run-producing spot, with Nico Hoerner typically hitting first.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Ian Happ took charge in a Gold Glove season, ahead of big contract decision for Cubs Happ's leadership, which comes with intellectual curiosity and edginess, has made him an integral part of the team on and off the field.

MARCH 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Stolen base risers: MJ Melendez, Ian Happ and more beneficiaries of MLB's new rules Michael Salfino identifies five hitters who, thanks to the new MLB rule changes, could see a sneaky uptick in stolen bases.

MARCH 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Could hit leadoff on occasion Happ may bat leadoff on occasion in 2023, though Nico Hoerner looks like the primary option for the role, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Hoerner has batted leadoff most frequently so far in Cactus League action, and manager David Ross seems to like the infielder as his tablesetter. However, Happ does have experience batting first during his tenure with the Cubs. Last year, he spent most of his time in the No. 3 spot, which set Happ up to record a career-high 72 RBI.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Sullivan: It's Ian Happ's year to deal with free-agency questions. Will Cubs reach an extension this time? MESA, Ariz. — Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Báez spent the first half of the 2021 season answering questions about their uncertain f...

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Column: It's Ian Happ's year to deal with free-agency questions. Will the Chicago Cubs reach an extension this time? Ian Happ enters his free-agent year having learned a lot from watching how his former Chicago Cubs teammates handled things the last two sea...

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

How Cubs outfielder Ian Happ is approaching extension talks Will an extension Happ-en this spring?

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • SUNTIMES.COM

Ranking the best 49 outfielders of 2023 in the MLB

Who are baseball's best outfielders? Ben Verlander breaks down his five tiers for all three positions.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Cubs notes: Extension talks with Nico Hoerner, Ian Happ; Kyle Hendricks' timeline and more Jed Hoyer has previously expressed a desire to avoid negotiations once players reported to Mesa.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Trey Mancini planning to move around with Chicago Cubs

Trey Mancini is planning to move around with the Chicago Cubs

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

5 things we heard at the Cubs Convention, including Ian Happ's future, Nico Hoerner's spot and Nick Madrigal's fit Ian Happ isn’ t ruling out anything for his future with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs also reached agreements for this season with their other...

JANUARY 18, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

5 things we heard at the Cubs Convention, including Ian Happ's future, Nico Hoerner's spot and Nick Madrigal's fit Ian Happ isn’ t ruling out anything for his future with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs also reached agreements for this season with their other...

JANUARY 18, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

2024 MLB free agents: Who are the best non-Shohei Ohtani hitters available?

Shohei Ohtani is the clear best player set to be in the 2024 MLB free-agent class. Which other position players could hit the market — and c...

JANUARY 17, 2023

Agrees to one-year deal Happ signed a one-year, $10.85 million deal with the Cubs on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Happ's deal with the Cubs means he avoided arbitration and will now be a free agent following the 2023 season. He slashed .271/.342/.440 in the 2022 campaign, while accumulating 17 home runs and 72 RBI. The 28-year-old also went 9-for-13 on stolen base attempts. He projects to start in left field entering the year.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs Convention notes: Ian Happ's future, Nico Hoerner embracing his old spot and where Nick Madrigal fits While Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ’s 2023 salary remains uncertain, there’s a window for the sides to work out a contract extension be...

JANUARY 14, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

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JANUARY 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Giolito, McCullers among 6 elected to MLBPA leadership roles

The Major League Baseball Players Association has elected six new players to its eight-member executive subcommittee

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLBPA elects new executive player subcommittee The players voted Jack Flaherty, Lance McCullers Jr., Ian Happ, Austin Slater, Lucas Giolito and Brent Suter to the executive subcommittee

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cubs tender All-Star outfielder Happ contract for next year

The Chicago Cubs tendered All-Star outfielder Ian Happ a contract for next season, part of a flurry of moves

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs outfielder Ian Happ wins Gold Glove, waits for next step in contract talks Happ — whose career had been marked by hot streaks and deep slumps — emerged this year as the steadiest performer on a rebuilding team.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

2022 Gold Glove winners: Nolan Arenado, Jeremy Peña highlight list

The top defensive players across Major League Baseball were honored on Tuesday ahead of Game 3 of the World Series.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Happ first Cubs left fielder to win Gold Glove award Cubs left fielder Ian Happ has added another honor to his stellar 2022 season. Happ was named the National League Gold Glove Award winner in...

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM