IAN HAPP NEWS

Goldschmidt homers twice to help Cardinals beat Cubs 4-3 after lengthy rain delay

Paul Goldschmidt homered twice and Sonny Gray tossed five scoreless innings to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in game delayed more than 2 1/2 hours at the s...

MAY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs and Braves meet with series tied 1-1

The Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves play on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves left-hander Max Fried turns in another gem in a victory over the Cubs

Atlanta left-hander Max Fried has carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning in three of his last five starts for Atlanta

MAY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fried pitches a 3-hitter and Ozuna homers to help the Braves beat the Cubs 9-2

Max Fried struck out nine while throwing a three-hitter for his second complete game of the season, and the Atlanta Braves beat Justin Steele and the Chicago Cubs 9-2

MAY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Happ's homer a welcome sign in first game back from two-day reset CHICAGO -- Ian Happ headed out of the batter’s box, his bat still in his right hand, leaning as he watched whether the baseball he just laun...

MAY 17 • MLB.COM

Absent from lineup again Happ is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Atlanta.

Impact It's the second straight game that Happ is on the bench, so it's possible he's dealing with some sort of injury. The Cubs could offer more on his status later Wednesday. Mike Tauchman is handling left field once again.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates and Cubs meet in series rubber match

Both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

MAY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs draw 6 bases-loaded walks in 5th vs. Pirates, most in 1 inning in 65 years

The Chicago Cubs drew six bases-loaded walks in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, the most by a major league team in a single inning in 65 years

MAY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cody Bellinger delivers four hits, including a homer, as the Cubs surge past the Pirates 7-2

Cody Bellinger had four hits, including his seventh home run of the season, and the Chicago Cubs surged past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2

MAY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Imanaga stellar again, Cubs end game with double play to edge Mets 1-0

Shota Imanaga continued the historic start to his big league career, throwing seven innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 win over the New York Mets

MAY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Sunday Happ (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Happ was removed from Friday's game against Miami due to left hamstring tightness, and he didn't play in either of the doubleheader games Saturday. In Happ's absence, Alexander Canario will start again in left field and bat ninth against Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera. Happ did note before Sunday's game that he is available off the bench and believes he'll be ready for Tuesday's series opener against the Astros, per Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Why Did Chicago Cubs Star Ian Happ Exit Game Against Miami Marlins? Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ exited Friday's contest against the Miami Marlins with an apparent injury.

APRIL 19 • SI.COM

Marte hits tying homer in 9th, Grichuk has winning double in 10th, D-backs beat Cubs 12-11

Ketel Marte hit a tying solo homer with two outs in the ninth, and Randal Grichuk won it with a pinch-hit RBI double in the 10th, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a wild 12-11 v...

APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners meet the Cubs with 1-0 series lead

The Seattle Mariners face the Chicago Cubs, leading the series 1-0

APRIL 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs meet in game 2 of series

The San Diego Padres bring a 1-0 lead into the latest game of the series against the Chicago Cubs

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets first major league victory in Dodgers' 4-1 win over Cubs

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched out of two early jams in five scoreless innings for his first career major league victory, Max Muncy hit a two-run single and the Los Angeles Dodgers bea...

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seiya Suzuki drives in 3 runs as Chicago Cubs hold off Los Angeles Dodgers for 9-7 win

Seiya Suzuki had three RBIs and Michael Busch homered against his former team, helping the Chicago Cubs beat Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-7

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Happ leads Cubs against the Rockies after 4-hit outing

The Chicago Cubs take on the Colorado Rockies after Ian Happ had four hits on Sunday in a 9-5 win over the Rangers

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Happ plays hero with four-hit day, go-ahead RBI ARLINGTON -- Ian Happ had a conversation with new Cubs manager Craig Counsell early in Spring Training about moving back into the leadoff sp...

MARCH 31 • MLB.COM

Starting in left field Happ (hamstring) is starting in left field and batting sixth in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact The 29-year-old started at designated hitter Sunday in his first Cactus League action since Feb. 29 due to a hamstring strain, and he's now back to playing the outfield. Happ will get in a few games during the final week of spring training and should be ready to go for Opening Day next week.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup at DH Happ (hamstring) will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter and leadoff batter in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Rangers.

Impact Happ will return to the lineup for the first time since Feb. 29 after missing the past two and a half weeks while recovering from a right hamstring strain. The Cubs will ease Happ back into the mix in a non-defensive role, but assuming he's able to resume patrolling left field at some point later this week, he should be ready to handle an everyday role when the team opens its season March 28 in Texas.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring strain Manager Craig Counsell noted Saturday that Happ has a mild left hamstring strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Counsell is optimistic that Happ will be ready for Opening Day, but the outfielder will not participate in spring training games for the time being. Happ slashed .248/.360/.431 with 21 home runs and a career-high 84 RBI in 2023.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs outfielder Ian Happ buys West Loop condo for $3M Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ in December paid $3.09 million for a 3,395- square-foot condominium in a newly constructed, 16- story luxur...

FEBRUARY 26 • TWINCITIES.COM

Though Ian Happ has evolved, the Cubs could use some of his old power The Cubs would benefit if Ian Happ can recapture some of his previous pop while still cutting down on his strikeouts.

FEBRUARY 25 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not starting Sunday Happ is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Happ started the past 56 contests with the Cubs pushing for a spot in the playoffs, but he'll take a seat Sunday after being eliminated from contention. The 29-year-old inked a three-year extension with Chicago in April and had a strong start to that contract with a .791 OPS, 21 homers, 14 stolen bases, 84 RBI and 86 runs in 158 games.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE