Votto homers in record 6th game in row as Reds beat Cubs 7-4
Joey Votto has set a Cincinnati Reds franchise record by homering in six consecutive gamesJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
IAN HAPP #8 - LEFT FIELDER - CHICAGO CUBS
25 HR •
86 RBI •
.243 AVG
25 HR
86 RBI
.243 AVG
Votto extends power surge, Reds roll past Cubs 8-2
Joey Votto homered twice for the second consecutive day, going deep in his fifth straight game to match a Cincinnati record as the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heads back to bench Happ isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Reds.
Impact Happ started in Tuesday's loss to Cincinnati, and he went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and two strikeouts. Rafael Ortega will start in center field and lead off.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Báez hits bases-loaded single in 9th as Cubs top Reds 6-5
Pinch-hitter Javier Báez hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 6-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday nightJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains on bench Happ isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.
Impact Happ has gone hitless with a strikeout in his last 10 at-bats, and he'll be excluded from the lineup for a fourth consecutive contest. Jake Marisnick will take his place in center field and bat seventh.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Sunday Happ is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Happ remains out of the lineup for the third straight time in the weekend series against Arizona. In fact, he's only started five times in the last 13 games. Happ is still getting some run off the bench as a pinch hitter, but that won't move the needle much in fantasy. The outfielder has struggled all year with a .176/.287/.316 slash line, so the extra time on the bench makes sense. Perhaps Happ can get going after the weekend off.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Riding pine Saturday Happ isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Happ has gone 0-for-8 with a strikeout across his last three appearances, and he'll remain out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Rafael Ortega will start in center field and lead off.
JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back on bench Happ will sit Friday against Arizona.
Impact Happ spent the last two games in left field following a run of three straight on the bench. He's struggled all year long and hasn't shown any signs of turning things around over his last 15 games, hitting .111/.238/.167 over that stretch. Kris Bryant will be the left fielder Friday.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kim earns 5th straight win on birthday, Cards beat Cubs 3-2
Kwang Hyun-Kim earned his fifth straight win on his 33rd birthday and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting once again Happ is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Having failed to crack the starting lineup three games in a row, Happ appears to have lost his grip on an everyday role. At this point, he seems to be sharing center field duties with Jake Marisnick and Rafael Ortega, both of whom have displayed more offensive competence than the .180-hitting Happ. Ortega is starting in center field and batting eighth Tuesday.
JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains on bench Happ will sit Monday against the Cardinals.
Impact It's been a very disappointing season for Happ, whose career-low .617 OPS comes nowhere close to the .866 mark he recorded last season. He appears to be losing playing time, as he finds himself on the bench for the second straight day, but the expected deadline sell-off at Wrigley Field could leave the Cubs with little choice but to let him work through his struggles as an everyday player down the stretch. Rafael Ortega starts in center field Monday.
JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Sunday Happ is not starting Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Happ went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts Saturday and is now hitting .172 with 12 strikeouts in 29 at-bats this month. Jake Marisnick is playing center field and batting sixth in the series finale.
JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ian Happ sticking to the process as he tries to get on track at the plate, but results haven't followed for Cubs outfielder PHOENIX — The Chicago Cubs came into the season envisioning Ian Happ as their everyday center fielder and a regular in the leadoff spot.
JULY 18, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Ian Happ sticking to the process as he tries to get on track at the plate, but results haven't followed for Cubs outfielder PHOENIX — The Chicago Cubs came into the season envisioning Ian Happ as their everyday center fielder and a regular in the leadoff spot.
JULY 18, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
'This too shall pass': Ian Happ is sticking to the process as he tries to get on track at the plate, but the results haven't followed for the Chicago Cubs outfielder More than halfway through the season, Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ still is trying to get into an offensive groove. The Joc Pederson tra...
JULY 18, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Hendricks wins 9th straight, Wisdom HR, Cubs beat Cards 10-5
Kyle Hendricks won his ninth straight decision, Patrick Wisdom hit a two-run homer and Chicago Cubs pounded the St. Louis Cardinals 10-5JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits again Friday Happ remains on the bench for Friday's game against St. Louis.
Impact Happ finds himself on the bench for the third game in a row. He's made a very poor case for everyday at-bats this season, hitting .183/.296/.335. Jake Marisnick will be the center fielder Friday.
JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Thursday Happ is not in the lineup Thursday against the Phillies.
Impact Happ has a .517 OPS in 32 games since the start of June and will take a seat for the third time in the past four games. Rafael Ortega will receive his second straight start in center field Thursday.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Riding pine Wednesday Happ isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Impact Happ will be on the bench for the second time in the last three games after he went 1-for-5 with a double, a run, an RBI and two strikeouts Tuesday. Rafael Ortega will take his place in center field and bat eighth.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Monday Happ isn't in the lineup Monday against the Phillies.
Impact Happ will get a breather after he went 2-for-18 with two walks and six strikeouts across the last five games. Jake Marisnick will take over in center field and bat seventh.
JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bullpen strong again as Reds hand Cubs 9th straight loss
Amir Garrett escaped a jam in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds handed the Chicago Cubs their ninth straight loss with a 3-2 winJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reds deal Cubs seventh straight loss behind Gray, Votto
Joey Votto hit a two-run double in the sixth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds handed the Chicago Cubs their seventh straight loss with a 2-1 victoryJULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Playing second Friday Happ is starting at second base and batting eighth in Friday's game against the Reds.
Impact Happ will play second base for just the sixth time this season, as he's primarily become an outfielder for the Cubs. Chicago will use Joc Pederson, Kris Bryant and Jason Heyward in the outfield from left to right in this one. Happ should return to the outfield soon, but his ability to play the keystone could be useful moving forward, as the Cubs will likely want to find ways to get both Bryant and the surprising Patrick Wisdom into the lineup at the same time. Wisdom is playing third Friday with Bryant in center.
JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Slams ninth home run Happ went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 14-4 loss against the Brewers.
Impact Happ slammed a first-inning homer off Freddy Peralta to give the Cubs the early lead. He managed to reach base safely three times in the game, but it wasn't enough to match the Brewers' 14-run performance. The 26-year-old is slashing .190/.305/.355 in 235 plate appearances, which has caused him to lose his leadoff role. His home run Monday was just his second extra-base hit over his last 14 games.
JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers score 10 in 8th, beat Cubs 14-4 for 6th straight win
Willy Adames and Keston Hiura each hit a three-run homer during a 10-run outburst in the eighth inning that lifted the Milwaukee Brewers a 14-4 victory over the Chicago CubsJUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
