Impact It appears to be a routine day off for Happ. Nelson Velazquez will start in left field and Cody Bellinger will move up to the third spot in the Cubs' lineup.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
IAN HAPP #8 - LEFT FIELDER - CHICAGO CUBS
25 HR •
86 RBI •
.243 AVG
25 HR
86 RBI
.243 AVG
Sitting out Monday Happ is absent from the Cubs' lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.
Sitting out Sunday Happ is out of the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Dodgers, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Happ has been excellent in his first 20 games with a .924 OPS along with two homers, but he'll get a day of rest Sunday with Patrick Wisdom lined up in left field.
APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs' 5-1 West Coast trip, including Ian Happ crushing right-handers and Justin Steele flying under the radar The Chicago Cubs are developing a knack for pouring on runs. A tie game through five innings Wednesday at Oakland Coliseum quickly turned in...
APRIL 20, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Strong effort in easy win Happ went 2-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 12-2 win over the Athletics.
Impact Happ was in the middle of Chicago's offensive outburst as the No. 3 hitter, and he boosted his OPS to a robust .961 with the strong performance. The 11-6 Cubs are clicking on offense right now, with newcomers Dansby Swanson and Cody Bellinger providing a nice jolt. This should benefit Happ, as there will be plenty of chances for the outfielder to score runs and drive in others moving forward given his prominent spot in the lineup.
APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Wisdom hits 2 more homers as Cubs pound Athletics
Patrick Wisdom hit two more homers and drove in four runs, leading Hayden Wesneski and the Chicago Cubs to a 10-1 victory over the Oakland AthleticsAPRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Has perfect game at plate Happ went 4-for-4 with two doubles, one homer, three RBI, one run scored and one steal in Friday's 8-2 win over the Dodgers.
Impact Happ had the Midas touch on Friday night, as he was a triple away from the cycle. The outfielder now has base knocks in eight of his 11 games played this year, hitting to the tune of a .349 batting average thus far. While this number isn't sustainable, fantasy managers will hope that the veteran can finish the year at least .300 for the first time.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Happ leads Cubs against the Dodgers after 4-hit performance
The Chicago Cubs play the Los Angeles Dodgers after Ian Happ had four hits against the Dodgers on FridayAPRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs topple Dodgers 8-2 in Bellinger's return to Los Angeles
Yan Gomes homered twice, Ian Happ had four hits and three RBIs, Cody Bellinger scored in his return to Los Angeles and the Chicago Cubs beat the Dodgers 8-2 on Friday nightAPRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs fortify new core with Ian Happ extension. Can he lead their next great team?
Ian Happ just missed out on winning a World Series in Chicago. With his extension, he has an opportunity to help the Cubs get back to the to...APRIL 14, 2023
Cubs outfielder feeling Happ-y with extension This story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian’s Cubs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And_ subscribe to get it regul...
APRIL 13, 2023 • MLB.COM
Why Ian Happ's extension is a win for both him and the Cubs: 'I love this place' "The exciting part about being here is being able to build something and work towards a championship," Happ said.
APRIL 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Patrick Mooney: Ian Happ mentioned players like Nico Hoerner... - The Athletic Ian Happ mentioned players like Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Seiya Suzuki as reasons why he signed a three-year, $61 million contract ex...
APRIL 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ian Happ agrees to 3-year, $61 million contract extension with Cubs through 2026 CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ has agreed to a three-year, $61 million extension.
APRIL 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Happ, Cubs agree to $61 million, 3-year contract for 2024-26
All-Star outfielder Ian Happ and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a $61 million, three-year contract covering 2024-26APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ian Happ, Cubs agree to 3-year, $61 million extension
Outfielder Ian Happ and the Chicago Cubs reportedly agreed to a three-year, $61 million extension on Wednesday.APRIL 12, 2023
Ian Happ reportedly agrees to 3-year, $61 million contract extension with Chicago Cubs Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $61 million extension, according to ESPN.
APRIL 12, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Closing in on contract extension Happ and the Cubs are close to agreeing on a contract extension, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation says it's a three-year, $61 million extension which begins in 2024. Happ had been set to hit free agency after this season but will now remain in Chicago a while longer. The 28-year-old sports a .253/.338/.440 batting line since the beginning of the 2021 season, which includes a .981 OPS so far in 2023. Happ also won a Gold Glove in left field in 2022.
APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches base five times Tuesday Happ went 3-for-4 with two walks, a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 12-5 win over the Reds.
Impact Happ filled the stat sheet, which he's been doing regularly so far in the early going. Through five games, the outfielder is 7-for-16 with a home run, two RBI and six runs scored. Happ looks poised for a big season in the middle of Chicago's order, which has shown renewed life with the additions of Dansby Swanson, Eric Hosmer and Cody Bellinger.
APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wisdom's 3 hits, 6-run seventh, power Cubs over Reds 12-5
Patrick Wisdom doubled twice and had three hits and three RBIs, leading the Chicago Cubs over the Cincinnati Reds 12-5 to even their three-game seriesAPRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inside Ian Happ's quest to find another level on offense for the Cubs Ian Happ is confident in his swing, but he wanted to tweak his training to find some improvements.
APRIL 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Hits first home run Happ went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Brewers.
Impact Happ is off to a good start early in 2023, as he's gone 3-for-6 across two games with the home run. The outfielder hit 17 long balls and tallied a career-best 72 RBI last season, and he should once again be one of Chicago's top offensive performers this year from the middle of the lineup.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Contreras' 2-run single leads Brewers past Cubs 3-1
William Contreras hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Milwaukee’s three-run eighth inning, and the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 for the team’s first win of the seasonAPRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reaches three times on Opening Day Happ went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Thursday's win over the Brewers.
Impact Dansby Swanson starred for the Cubs with three hits, but Happ was also effective from the No. 3 spot in the lineup. The outfielder batted a career-best .271 last season, which coincided with a career-low 23.2 percent strikeout rate. If Happ continues to show improved plate discipline, including taking walks, he should be in for another strong campaign in 2023.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs' Happ: 'Nothing really to report' on negotiations
All-Star outfielder Ian Happ appears poised to enter the season with an expiring contract after he and the Chicago Cubs were unable to agree on a new dealMARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No new deal for Ian Happ means Cubs outfielder is heading toward free agency Ahead of Opening Day, the Cubs have not reached an agreement with Ian Happ on a long-term contract extension.
MARCH 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
