IAN HAPP NEWS

Goes deep in lopsided loss Happ went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored in Thursday's loss to the Reds.

Impact Happ had a nice game but it was overshadowed by the Reds rolling to a 20-5 victory. The outfielder is still playing well lately, as he's blasted three home runs over his past nine games to get to five long balls for the season. It looks like the power is finally coming around for Happ, who blasted 25 home runs last season, so his fantasy value could trend upward in a hurry if he stays hot.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds have highest-scoring day in 23 years, rout Cubs 20-5

Kyle Farmer homered and had tied his career high with five RBIs to power the Cincinnati Reds to their high-scoring game in 23 years, a 20-5 rout of the Chicago Cubs

MAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs face the Reds with 2-1 series lead

The Chicago Cubs lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Cincinnati Reds

MAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Votto homers, triples, shouts at reliever as Reds beat Cubs

Joey Votto homered and tripled, then shouted at Cubs reliver Rowan Wick during a tense ending to the Cincinnati Reds’ 4-3 win over Chicago

MAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Reds

The Chicago Cubs visit the Cincinnati Reds trying to extend a four-game road winning streak

MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big effort in Monday's win Happ went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a home run, two runs scored and four RBI in Monday's win over the Reds.

Impact Happ's three-run home run in the seventh inning, his fourth of the season, broke open a 4-3 game and helped lead the Cubs to the 7-4 victory. While the power hasn't fully arrived yet, the outfielder does now have 22 RBI through 39 games to go with a solid .836 OPS. Happ's career high for RBI is 68, which he tallied back during his 2017 rookie season, and he could surpass that figure if he stays healthy this year.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Happ, Wisdom hit 3-run HRs, Cubs top Aquino, Reds 7-4

Ian Happ and Patrick Wisdom hit three-run homers and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 despite two home runs by Aristides Aquino

MAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds take on the Cubs in first of 4-game series

The Cincinnati Reds begin a four-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Monday

MAY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns with two hits Happ went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact After an off day Saturday, Happ returned with a solid performance Sunday. The outfielder has been playing well lately, as he's batting .281 over his past 10 games with a home run, three RBI and six runs scored. He's also struck out just five times in those contests. Limiting whiffs will be critical for Happ moving forward if he wants to finish the year strong.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Varsho's double scores 3 in 10th in Dbacks' 7-6 win vs Cubs

Daulton Varsho drilled a two-out, three-RBI double in the 10th inning then scored on a thrhowing error by Andrelton Simmons to give the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-6 comeback win o...

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Saturday Happ isn't starting Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Happ drew starts in the last 13 games, but he'll get a breather after he went 0-for-7 with an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts over the last two matchups. Patrick Wisdom will shift to left field while Ildemaro Vargas starts at second base.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zac Gallen, Daulton Varsho lead Diamondbacks past Cubs 3-1

Zac Gallen pitched five effective innings, Daulton Varsho homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks stopped a six-game slide with a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago-born rookie Suwinski homers, lifts Pirates over Cubs

Rookie Jack Suwinski, who attended high school 20 minutes from Wrigley Field, hit a tiebreaking home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cubs 3-2, ending Chicago’s four-game wi...

MAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs shut out Pirates for 2nd straight night, 7-0

Keegan Thompson combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs shut out he Pittsburgh Pirates for the second straight game, a 7-0 win that extended their winn...

MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records three hits in Monday romp Happ went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Pirates.

Impact The Cubs rolled 9-0, and Happ and Willson Contreras combined for five hits, four runs and five RBI, while the Pirates mustered only three hits as a team. Along with Contreras and Seiya Suzuki, Happ has been one of the team's top offensive performers. The outfielder is tied for second on the club with 16 RBI and his 17 runs are good for third. He hasn't offered much power yet, though, with only two home runs across 32 games.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contreras hits 1st-inning slam, Cubs beat Pirates 9-0

Willson Contreras led off with a double and became a rare leadoff hitter with a first-inning grand slam as the Chicago Cubs burst to an eight-run lead and beat the Pittsburgh Pirat...

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gomes hits HR, go-ahead single to lift Cubs over D-backs 4-2

Yan Gomes hit a solo homer and added a go-ahead single in the ninth inning to lift the Chicago Cubs over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks host the Cubs in first of 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Friday

MAY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ian Happ is working to improve his left-field defense Ian Happ has toggled between multiple positions throughout his career, but he may have found his home in left.

MAY 12, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Machado, Padres beat Cubs 5-4 in Clevinger's return

Manny Machado hit a go-ahead double in the sixth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 hours after finding out manager Bob Melvin will have prostate surgery

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in two Monday Happ went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Monday's win over the Padres.

Impact Though the Cubs are struggling at 10-18, Happ has been steadily producing all season, as he now has a .277 batting average, .794 OPS and 14 RBI across 26 games. The outfielder has been able to cut down on the strikeouts and he's making more consistent contact at the plate, as his average would represent a new career best if it holds up all year.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for matinee Happ isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.

Impact Happ will get his first game off since April 22 after he went 2-for-15 with a run, five walks and six strikeouts over the last five matchups. Patrick Wisdom will shift to left field while Jonathan Villar starts at third base.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs notes on Seiya Suzuki, Ian Happ and Nelson Velázquez The Dodgers, who've had the kind of run some expected the Cubs to have after 2016, are at Wrigley Field this weekend.

MAY 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dodgers bring 3-game win streak into game against the Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Chicago Cubs

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs play the Dodgers in first of 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs host the Los Angeles Dodgers to begin a three-game series

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS