IAN HAPP NEWS

X-rays negative Happ exited Thursday's game with a bruise above his right eye, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact A ball he fouled off bounced up and hit him above his right eye, but X-rays came back negative so it is just a contusion for the Cubs' hottest hitter. Manager David Ross said Happ's vision was "super blurry" and his eye was watering, which is why he had to come out of the game, per Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune. He should be considered day-to-day.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Happ exits Cubs' finale after foul strikes face Cubs outfielder Ian Happ was forced to exit Thursday's game against the Pirates in the top of the fourth inning after being hit near the rig...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • MLB.COM

Happ exits Cubs' finale after foul strikes face Cubs outfielder Ian Happ was forced to exit Thursday's game against the Pirates in the top of the fourth inning after being hit near the rig...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • MLB.COM

Leaves after fouling ball off face Happ left Thursday's game after fouling a ball that bounced up and hit his head above his right eye, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact It is unclear how serious the injury is, and the hope is that he won't need to enter the concussion protocol. Happ was having a breakout season and had nine hits and four home runs in the last four games alone. Cameron Maybin replaced him in center field.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sets franchise record Tuesday Happ went 3-for-6 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 8-7 extra-innings win over the Pirates.

Impact He took Chad Kuhl deep on the second pitch of the game to extend his homer streak to three games. The blast also gave Happ 10 homers on the year and 60 in his career to set a new Cubs record for career home runs by a switch hitter. The hot streak has pushed the 26-year-old's slash line to .304/.420/.643, and he's making a strong case for a permanent home at the top of the order in Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Happ spoils Hayes' debut, leads Cubs past Pirates 8-7 Ian Happ finished what he started, singling home Nico Hoerner in the top of the 11th to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-7 win over the Pittsbu...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Happ spoils Hayes' debut, leads Cubs past Pirates 8-7

Ian Happ singled home Nico Hoerner in the top of the 11th to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sánchez pinch slam, Hicks HR help Yanks take 2 from Mets

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits two more home runs Sunday Happ went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Sunday's 10-1 win over the Reds.

Impact Happ took Luis Castillo deep in the fifth inning with a runner on, then added a solo shot in the seventh. That gives the Chicago center fielder three home runs across his last two games and nine long balls this season.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber homers twice as Cubs pound Reds 10-1

Chicago’s starting outfield of Kyle Schwarber, Jason Heyward and Ian Happ each homered twice, and the Cubs pounded the Cincinnati Reds 10-1 for a split of their four-game series

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep in nightcap Happ went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk and two RBI in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against Cincinnati.

Impact Happ went hitless in three at-bats during the first game of the twin bill, but he sparked the offense in the nightcap. He led off the game with a solo shot to right field and doubled in a run in the fifth inning. Happ is slashing .288/.417/.577 to lead Chicago in all three categories. He is also second on the team with seven homers and 17 RBI.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Reds take advantage of wild Kimbrel, beat Cubs for DH split

Nick Castellanos raced home on Craig Kimbrel’s third wild pitch of the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds avoided a doubleheader sweep by topping the Chicago Cubs 6-5

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees beat Mets 2-1 to stop 7-game slide

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Has three hits in loss Happ went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Happ has been a productive hitter for the Cubs, and they've rewarded him with leadoff duties lately. Kris Bryant (wrist/finger) could reclaim the top spot in the order when he's able to return from the 10-day injured list, but Happ should still have a prominent spot in the lineup moving forward.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers beat Cubs 7-6; Heyward sits out amid player protests

Niko Goodrum hit a two-run double to cap Detroit’s five-run sixth inning, and the Tigers rallied past the Chicago Cubs 7-6

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perez homer carries AL East-leading Rays past Orioles 4-3

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Báez hits 2 HRs, Cubs beat Tigers for 11,000th franchise win

Javier Báez hit two home runs and the Chicago Cubs became the second franchise in major league history to post 11,000 wins, beating the Detroit Tigers 9-3

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ian Happ’s breakout season is masking struggles of Cubs superstars Amid the struggles of Kris Bryant and Javier Baez, a breakout season from Ian Happ has been welcome for the Cubs. Things are going well for...

AUGUST 20, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Goes deep again Wednesday Happ went 2-for-6 with a walk. a triple and a solo home run across both games of a doubleheader against the Cardinals Wednesday.

Impact Happ homered for the second time in as many days and the third time in his last five games. He's now up to six long balls this season to go along with a strong 1.109 OPS, and the Cubs have inserted him into the leadoff spot recently with Kris Bryant (wrist) out of the lineup. Happ should continue to produce as the team's primary center fielder.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bote's 2-run single pushes Cubs to 4-2 win, split with Cards

The Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 to earn a split of a doubleheader

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep in win Happ went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in a 6-3 win over the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Impact Batting leadoff for the third time this season, Happ posted his seventh multi-hit game of the campaign and upped his average to .313. He produced Chicago's first run of the game with a solo homer to left field in the third inning and is now tied for the team lead with five long balls on the season. His 13 RBI, .439 OBP and 1.066 OPS also lead the team.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Darvish wins again as Cubs beat Cardinals 6-3

Yu Darvish pitched six effective innings in his fourth straight win, leading the banged-up Chicago Cubs to a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs 3B Kris Bryant gets injection for ailing left wrist

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant got an injection for his ailing left wrist, sidelining the slugger for at least two days

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides only offense Happ went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact Happ went deep in the bottom of the fourth inning, tying the ballgame 1-1, but St. Louis would put up two runs in the seventh to come away with the victory. The 26-year-old continues to produce at the dish for the Cubs this season, hitting .311 with four homers, 12 RBI and a stolen base.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE