IAN HAPP NEWS

Cubs manager Ross positive for virus, Chicago tops Pirates

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer missed the team’s 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates after they tested positive for COVID-19

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clubs home run No. 18 Happ went 2-for-6 with a two-run home run in a win over the Pirates on Thursday.

Impact Happ gave Chicago the lead Thursday blasting a two-run seventh-inning home run off Pirates reliever Chad Kuhl. The 27-year-old has slashed .202/.299/.388 across 377 at-bats so far this season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brault scheduled to start for Pittsburgh against Chicago

The Pirates will start Steven Brault on Friday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Alec Mills

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A bloop and a blast! Happ does both for win CHICAGO -- The Cubs were in the driver’s seat for the final innings of their 6-5 win against the Pirates on Thursday night at Wrigley Field,...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • MLB.COM

Thompson expected to start for Chicago against Pittsburgh

The Cubs will roll out Keegan Thompson to the mound Thursday and the Pirates will give Mitch Keller the start

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan expected to start for the Twins against the Cubs

The Cubs will start Justin Steele on Wednesday and the Twins are expected to counter with Joe Ryan

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasts 17th home run Happ went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Twins.

Impact Happ hit a solo home run off Caleb Thielbar in the eighth inning, extending the Cubs' lead to two runs. It was his third home run in five games. August was one of Happ's best months of the season so far, batting .255 with seven home runs. The 26-year-old is slashing .199/.299/.382 with 17 long balls, 42 RBI, 43 runs scored and two stolen bases in 414 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Schwindel and Ian Happ homer in the Chicago Cubs' 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins Frank Schwindel homered for the second straight game, Ian Happ added a towering homer into the third deck, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Min...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Schwindel, Happ homer; Cubs hold on to beat Twins 3-1

Frank Schwindel homered for the second straight game, Ian Happ added a towering homer into the third deck, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Davies scheduled to start for Cubs at Twins

The Cubs will start Zach Davies on Tuesday and the Twins are expected to counter with John Gant

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hendricks scheduled to start for Chicago against Chicago

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Sunday and the White Sox are expected to counter with Dylan Cease

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mills expected to start for the Cubs against White Sox

The White Sox are expected to send Lance Lynn to the mound Saturday and the Cubs plan to give Alec Mills the start

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers, knocks in three in loss Happ went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 17-13 loss to the White Sox.

Impact The 27-year-old was originally expected to get a day off, but he was added to the lineup after David Bote (ankle) was scratched. Happ provided solid production on short notice, but the Cubs' bats fell short of keeping up with those of their crosstown rivals. The utility man is slashing a poor .201/.303/.381 with 16 homers, 41 RBI, 42 runs scored and two stolen bases through 402 plate appearances.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grandal 8 RBIs in return from IL, White Sox beat Cubs 17-13

Yasmani Grandal homered twice and drove in eight runs in his return from the injured list, and the Chicago White Sox beat the sloppy Chicago Cubs 17-13

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs scratch INF David Bote after he gets hurt during BP

Cubs infielder David Bote has been scratched after he sprained his right ankle during batting practice

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late addition to Friday's lineup Happ will start at second base and bat fifth Friday against the White Sox after David Bote was scratched because of a sprained right ankle, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Happ was originally slated to get the game off but will now man the keystone with Bote suffering the ankle injury during batting practice.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Happ is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.

Impact There's very little competition for at-bats in Chicago following the team's teardown at the deadline, but Happ hasn't hit well enough this season to earn an everyday role even in that situation, slashing .198/.301/.369. Patrick Wisdom moves out to left field in his absence, with Matt Duffy starting at third base.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson scheduled to start for Cubs at White Sox

The Cubs will start Keegan Thompson on Friday and the White Sox are expected to counter with Dallas Keuchel

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breaking down Happ's stats with '22 in mind CHICAGO -- Ian Happ is sharp enough to understand the landcape. The Cubs outfielder knows the rest of this season is a period of evaluation,...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • MLB.COM

Stays hot in nightcap Happ went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies. He also stole his second base of the season.

Impact Happ didn't start the matinee, but he kept his hot streak going in the nightcap. The 27-year-old is 11-for-25 over his past eight games with three home runs and six RBI. Due to early-season struggles, he's still batting just .198, but fantasy managers are enjoying the production lately and should keep rolling with Happ for however long he's locked in at the plate.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McMahon goes deep in 10th, Rox split long twinbill with Cubs

Ryan McMahon lofted a two-run homer in the 10th inning, Brendan Rodgers followed with a two-run double that gave him five RBIs for the game, and the Colorado Rockies rallied to bea...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact Happ will get a breather after he went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a run and a walk in Monday's win. Patrick Wisdom will take over in left field while Matt Duffy starts at third base.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marquez expected to start for the Rockies against Cubs

The Rockies will start German Marquez on Wednesday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach Davies

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steele scheduled to start for Chicago against Colorado

The Cubs will send Justin Steele to the mound Tuesday and the Rockies plan to give German Marquez the start

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three hits in win Happ went 3-for-3 with a walk, two doubles and a run scored in Monday's win over the Rockies.

Impact Happ has been stinging the ball lately, as he's now 9-for-19 over his past six games. He's still batting just .195 this season due to a slow start, but the 27-year-old is talented enough to help fantasy managers with a strong finish. Happ has also been batting third lately, which could help him generate some solid counting stats from the premium lineup spot, though the likes of Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez aren't around to offer any protection.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE