Cubs looking to pick themselves up after dismantling core
The Chicago Cubs come into the offseason with a long list of issues to addressOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
IAN HAPP #8 - LEFT FIELDER - CHICAGO CUBS
25 HR •
86 RBI •
.243 AVG
25 HR
86 RBI
.243 AVG
Cubs edge Cardinals 3-2 in rain-shortened finale
Matt Duffy extended his hitting streak to a career-high 13 games with a pair of run-scoring singles to help the Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday...OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers, reaches base thrice Happ went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two walks in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Cardinals.
Impact Happ slammed the go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning off Luis Garcia. He added two walks and another run. The 26-year-old is slashing .227/.323/.426 with 25 long balls, 66 RBI and 63 runs scored in 532 plate appearances this season. He has three extra-base hits in his last four games.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Happ's home run caps comeback as Cubs stun Cardinals 6-5
Ian Happ drove a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning to sour what could be Jon Lester’s final career start, lifting the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lester expected to start as Cardinals host the Cubs
The Cardinals are expected to send Jon Lester to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Adrian Sampson the startOCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago to visit Pittsburgh Thursday
The Cubs will start Justin Steele on Thursday while the Pirates have yet to announce who will get the startSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs steal in win Happ went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Pittsburgh.
Impact The 27-year-old has cooled off from his hot start to September, going just 11-for-45 (.244) in his last 13 games. Happ is up to seven stolen bases in eight attempts this year. He's posted a .225/.318/.430 slash line, 24 home runs, 64 RBI and 59 runs scored in 144 games, but he's still seen regular playing time in the corner outfield.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hendricks scheduled to start for Chicago against Pittsburgh
The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Wednesday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Roansy ContrerasSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates beat Cubs 8-6 as Chicago's skid reaches seven games
Colin Moran hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt the Cubs their seventh straight loss, rallying to beat Chicago 8-6 on Tuesday nightSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keller expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts Chicago
The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Tuesday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Mitch KellerSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Umpire provides explanation for wild play in Cardinals-Cubs
Umpire Bill Miller has provided an explanation for a wild sequence during St. Louis’ 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs that added another layer of drama to the Cardinals’ 16th stra...SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sweet! Cardinals win 16th in row, go ahead in 9th, top Cubs
Make it a very sweet 16 for the St. Louis CardinalsSEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clubs 24th homer Happ went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 8-5 loss to the Cardinals.
Impact After an RBI single in the third inning and a bases-loaded walk in the fourth, Happ closed out the Cubs' scoring on the afternoon with a solo shot off Luis Garcia in the ninth. The 27-year-old slugger is trying to salvage a rough season with a big September, batting .354 (28-for-79) through 21 games with seven homers, four steals, 15 runs and 20 RBI. Saturday's long ball was his 24th of the year -- tying the career high he set as a rookie in 2017.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Thompson scheduled to start as Chicago hosts St. Louis
The Cubs will roll out Keegan Thompson to the mound Sunday and the Cardinals will give Jake Woodford the startSEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals set team record with 15th straight win, beat Cubs
The St. Louis Cardinals set a franchise record with their 15th straight win, boosted when catcher Yadier Molina and center fielder Harrison Bader helped pull off a wild double play...SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sampson scheduled to start for Chicago against St. Louis
The Cubs will send Adrian Sampson to the mound Saturday and the Cardinals plan to give Jon Lester the startSEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kepler homers twice, Ryan's 11 Ks lead Twins over Cubs 5-4
Max Kepler homered twice, rookie Joe Ryan struck out a season-high 11, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores twice in loss Happ went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's loss to the Twins.
Impact Happ didn't leave the yard, which he's done six times this month, but he did deliver another solid box score. The outfielder is batting .361 in September, and in addition to the six long balls, he now has 16 RBI and 14 runs scored in 18 games this month. Happ looks primed to keep delivering good production over the Cubs' final 10 games.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan expected to start for the Twins against Cubs
The Twins will start Joe Ryan on Wednesday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Kyle HendricksSEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jax expected to start for the Twins against Cubs
The Cubs will send Alec Mills to the mound Tuesday and the Twins will give Griffin Jax the startSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Sunday Happ is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Happ went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI on Saturday, boosting his average to .297 in the last 10 games. Patrick Wisdom starts in left field Sunday while Matt Duffy plays third base.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in three-hit effort Saturday Happ went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's loss to the Brewers.
Impact Happ continued his strong finish to the season, as he's now slashing .359/.414/.719 this month with six home runs and 15 RBI, pushing him to 23 home runs and 57 RBI for the year. The overall slash line won't end up looking as good for the outfielder due to a slow start, but fantasy managers will want to roll with Happ down the stretch given how he's performed lately.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sampson expected to start for the Cubs against Brewers
The Brewers will roll out Eric Lauer to the mound Sunday and the Cubs plan to give Adrian Sampson the startSEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brewers clinch 4th straight playoff berth with win vs Cubs
Manny Piña homered twice, Eduardo Escobar and Jace Peterson also connected, and the Milwaukee Brewers clinched their fourth straight postseason berth with a 6-4 victory over the Ch...SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Walks twice Friday Happ went 0-for-3 with two walks, a steal and a run scored in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Brewers.
Impact Happ reached base for the first time after walking to open up the fourth and eventually came around to score. The 26-year-old drew another walk in the fifth and stole a bag before the inning concluded. Happ is hitless over his last three games but has still scored a run each time over that span as he continues to find ways to get on base. He's still hitting a disappointing .219/.312/.424 with 22 homers, 55 RBI, 54 runs scored, four steals and 52:143 BB:K over 479 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
