Hernández strikes out eight; Royals batter Cubs 9-1
Andrew Benintendi drove in three runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sliding Chicago Cubs 9-1 for a sweep of their weekend seriesAUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
IAN HAPP #8 - LEFT FIELDER - CHICAGO CUBS
25 HR •
86 RBI •
.243 AVG
25 HR
86 RBI
.243 AVG
Hernandez scheduled to start for Kansas City against Chicago
The Cubs are expected to send Alec Mills to the mound Sunday and the Royals plan to give Carlos Hernandez the startAUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Saturday Happ isn't starting Saturday's game against the Royals.
Impact Happ is in the midst of a four-game hitting streak in which he's gone 6-for-13 with two home runs, a double, five RBI and a walk. Michael Hermosillo will take his place in left field and bat eighth.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Thompson scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Kansas City
The Cubs will send Keegan Thompson to the mound Saturday and the Royals plan to give Kris Bubic the startAUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes deep again Wednesday Happ 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Reds.
Impact It wasn't all positive for Happ, as the outfielder left five runners on base, but he still managed his second home run in as many days and 14th of the season. The power is there, and Happ could be primed for a decent finish to the season if he can keep making consistent contact.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Depleted Cubs quiet playoff-contending Reds again, win 7-1
Michael Hermosillo homered for the first time since 2018 and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mahle scheduled to start as Cincinnati hosts Chicago
The Cubs will start Adrian Sampson on Wednesday while the Reds are expected to counter with Tyler MahleAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hendricks keeps Reds in check as Cubs end 12-game skid, 2-1
Kyle Hendricks became the first 14-game winner in the majors, Ian Happ homered and the Chicago Cubs snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Cincinnati RedsAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blasts key homer in three-hit game Happ went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Reds.
Impact Happ's 13th home run of the season put the Cubs up 2-0 in the sixth inning, and they held on for the narrow win, snapping a 12-game losing streak. The 27-year-old is still batting a woeful .186, but he has hits in five of his last six games, recording a .333 average in that stretch. It's a small step in the right direction for Happ, who will look to end 2021 on a high note and hope for better overall results in 2022.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Day off Monday Happ will sit Monday against the Reds.
Impact Happ hits the bench after starting five straight games. He continues to struggle at the plate, with his last multi-hit game coming all the way back on July 2. He's hit .151/.256/.274 in 38 games since that contest. Patrick Wisdom will be the left fielder in his absence.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Miley scheduled to start for Cincinnati against Chicago
The Reds will send Wade Miley to the mound Monday and the Cubs will give Justin Steele the startAUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Cubs to visit the Miami Marlins
The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Sunday while the Marlins have yet to announce who will take the moundAUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thompson expected to start as Marlins host the Cubs
The Marlins will roll out Zach Thompson to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Zach Davies the startAUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hits 12th home run Happ went 1-for-3 with two walks, a two-run home run and two runs scored in Friday's loss to the Marlins.
Impact Happ connected for his 12th home run of the season in the eighth inning but also struck out twice, demonstrating both the good and bad parts of his game. He's striking out more than 30 percent of the time this year, and the 27-year-old has seen his batting average dip to .177. Happ struck out 27.3 percent of the time last year and just 25 percent of the time in 2019, and he batted .258 and .264 during this campaigns, respectively. If he can make more consistent contact to finish up this season, Happ has the talent to post solid stats, though fantasy managers may need to endure some ups and downs.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marlins tie team mark with 11-run inning; Cubs 9th L in row
Bryan De La Cruz hit a grand slam and Alex Jackson added a three-run homer as the Miami Marlins tied a team record by scoring 11 times in the second inning during a 14-10 win over...AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luzardo scheduled to start as Miami hosts Chicago
The Marlins will send Jesus Luzardo to the mound Friday and the Cubs will give Adbert Alzolay the startAUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench for evening game Happ will sit for the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.
Impact Happ went 1-for-4 with three strikeouts in the afternoon game. Patrick Wisdom will move out to left field for the nightcap, with Matt Duffy taking Wisdom's usual place at third base.
AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Goodwin homers, White Sox regroup to beat Cubs 8-6 in 10
Brian Goodwin led off the 10th inning with a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox regrouped after Craig Kimbrel blew a three-run lead against his former team to beat the rebuil...AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still here: Story homers twice, Rockies beat Cubs 6-5
Trevor Story hit two home runs, including a go-ahead two-run drive in the fifth inning, and the Colorado Rockies hung on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wisdom's 3-run double lifts Cubs over Rockies, 3-2
Patrick Wisdom hit a three-run double to back a solid outing from Alec Mills and lead the Chicago Cubs past the Colorado Rockies 3-2AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Díaz hits slam, Freeland earns win as Rockies top Cubs 13-6
Elías Díaz hit a grand slam, Kyle Freeland got his first win in more than a month and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 13-6AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers, scores three times Tuesday Happ went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and three runs scored in Tuesday's loss to the Rockies.
Impact Happ is still batting just .179 this season, though it's promising to see him walk and homer in the same game, while also managing to avoid any strikeouts. The 26-year-old is suddenly one of the more established players on the roster, as the Cubs moved stalwarts Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Baez before Friday's trade deadline. That means Happ should see plenty of playing time the rest of the way, and despite the sluggish start, he could be poised to deliver some better returns for fantasy managers.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hernandez's HR in 9th gives Nats 6-5 win over Cubs
Yadiel Hernandez’s solo shot in the ninth inning — his second homer of the day — gave the Washington Nationals a 6-5 victory over the Chicago CubsAUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Cubs to visit the Washington Nationals
The Cubs will start Trevor Williams on Friday while the Nationals have yet to decide who will take the moundJULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reaches double figures in homers Happ went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Reds.
Impact It's been a struggle this season for Happ, who's still batting just .181, but he did manage his 10th home run of the year. That gives him double figures in home runs in each of his five MLB seasons. The Cubs traded Anthony Rizzo Thursday and might still make a few more moves before Friday's deadline, so Happ could see more playing time down the stretch after getting stuck on the bench more frequently lately.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
