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St. Louis CardinalsCardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas reacts to ejection over throwing at Cubs' Ian Happ after Willson Contreras injury

Not much has gone right for the St. Louis Cardinals this season, and that continued in their 10-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Of course, it certainly didn’t help that the Cards’ starter in Miles Mikolas was ejected after facing just three batters when he hit Ian Happ with a pitch after Happ’s […]

Chicago CubsCubs' Ian Happ sounds off after 'scary moment' with Cardinals' Willson Contreras

The Chicago Cubs (51-51) picked up a big 10-3 victory on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday to finally claw their way back to .500. Though, the good vibes were significantly dampened for left fielder Ian Happ, who was involved in a nerve-wracking moment with a former teammate in the first inning. Happ […]

Chicago CubsCubs' Ian Happ gives hilarious prediction after Wrigley Field installs new lights

The Chicago Cubs showed off the new LED lights at Wrigley Field this week — and Ian Happ is loving them. The old 1988 lights apparently required a lot of maintenance over the years, while the new LED bulbs were installed to provide better and more energy-efficient lighting. “The new lights are epic,” Happ said […]

Chicago CubsCubs' Ian Happ on verge of $61 millioon contract extension

The Chicago Cubs have extended outfielder Ian Happ, according to a Wednesday tweet from Bleacher Nation’s Michael Cerami. “The Chicago Cubs have extended All-Star outfielder Ian Happ: 3 years, $61 million,” wrote Cerami. “No options. Deal starts in 2024.” Happ, a one-time All-Star and Golden Glove recipient with the Cubs, has spent seven years in Chicago since […]

Chicago CubsIan Happ's strong take on potential for Cubs offense in 2023 will hype up Chicago fans

The Chicago Cubs have been among the most aggressive spenders in the ongoing free agency period. The Cubs have gone all out to revamp their lineup. They shelled out $177 million to sign now-former Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson to a seven-year deal in December. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer has opted to […]

Cleveland Guardians1 perfect MLB trade Guardians must make this offseason

The Cleveland Guardians surprised many folks when they managed to win the American League Central over the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins last season. The Guardians weren’t believed to have a fighting shot against the superior rosters of the White Sox and Twins, but they ended up running away with the division in the […]

Chicago CubsCody Bellinger's Cubs signing draws hyped reaction from Ian Happ

It’s not only Chicago Cubs fans who are ecstatic to have Cody Bellinger on board. Even All-Star outfielder Ian Happ couldn’t help but get excited about the arrival of the former Los Angeles Dodgers star. On Twitter, Happ shared his high expectations with Bellinger now with the Cubs. He even went as far as to […]

Chicago CubsCubs' Ian Happ notches peculiar home run feat MLB hasn't seen in nearly 25 years

Ian Happ wore his Superman cape on Friday to lead the Chicago Cubs to an incredible 4-3 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers. Of course he made history in the process. The 28-year-old outfielder basically carried the whole load on the offense to help the Cubs win, with his double two-run homers sealing the deal for […]

Chicago CubsThe reason Willson Contreras, Ian Happ weren't traded at deadline

The Chicago Cubs stood pat at the MLB Trade Deadline and ended up keeping two of their longest-tenured players in Willson Contreras and Ian Happ. Both guys were expected to be moved, but ultimately, they will remain in a Cubbies uniform until the end of the season. By no surprise, Jed Hoyer was asked why […]

Chicago CubsFates of Cubs' Willson Contreras, Ian Happ, revealed

With the trade deadline coming and going, the Chicago Cubs have made a decision on both catcher Willson Contreras and outfielder Ian Happ. Cubs NOT trading Contreras and Happ, source tells @TheAthletic — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 2, 2022 The Cubs elected to not move on from either player at the deadline. While just a […]

Toronto Blue JaysRUMOR: Blue Jays targeting Ian Happ trade after George Springer's injury

With the MLB Trade Deadline quickly nearing, the Toronto Blue Jays have yet to make a move. An immediate need is a starter and/or reliever, but they’ve also shifted their focus to potentially acquiring another outfielder to fill in for George Springer after his latest injury. The Jays are showing interest in Chicago Cubs stud […]

Los Angeles DodgersRumor: Dodgers eyeing Cubs All-Star as possible Juan Soto 'backup plan'

The Los Angeles Dodgers could be looking to add another big-name player. With the trade deadline quickly approaching, teams who see themselves as contenders are trying to get even better. The Dodgers are no different. Like many other of baseball’s best teams, the Dodgers have been linked to several of the top trade cadidates. When […]

San Diego PadresRumor: Padres identify Cubs duo as possible Plan B for Juan Soto trade

The San Diego Padres are expected to make a huge splash at the 2022 MLB trade deadline, emerging as a potential favorite in the Juan Soto sweepstakes. A Soto trade is far from a guarantee for the Padres, and it looks as if they’ve been doing their due diligence, lining up a potential backup plan […]

Cleveland Guardians3 sneaky MLB trade deadline targets for the Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians are on the verge of being a playoff contender in the American League. They are a game behind the Minnesota Twins in the American League Central division, and 1.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL wild card standings. Those are deficits that this team can overcome during the remaining […]

Chicago White Sox3 sneaky MLB trade deadline targets for the White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have had a somewhat disappointing 2022 season so far. After loading up last offseason, they were expected to be a shoe-in to win the American League Central. Instead, they have found themselves in a three-horse race with the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians so far. Right now, they are three games […]

Chicago CubsRUMOR: Ian Happ likely joining Willson Contreras out the Cubs' door before trade deadline

The Chicago Cubs are widely viewed as sellers ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline, and perhaps the tastiest asset they have at the moment is catcher Willson Contreras. But another position player is also gaining steam in trade discussions, and that’s switch-hitting Ian Happ. Via Jeff Passan of ESPN: “Two things have become clear […]

New York Yankees2 sneaky Yankees MLB trade deadline targets

Despite having a dream of a first half of the season, the New York Yankees could use significant improvements. The Yankees entered the All-Star break 64-28, led by MVP frontrunner Aaron Judge’s 33 homers. While it’s been mostly good times this season, the team has a few weak points that could derail a championship run. […]

Philadelphia PhilliesTrea Turner, Ian Happ reveal All-Star qualities behind Philly slugger Kyle Schwarber

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber has proven to be one of baseball’s most explosive hitters. He has also been called one of the game’s best teammates.  As the All-Star break is underway, many of the game’s elite are currently gathered in Los Angeles. With Schwarber on his fourth team in the last two seasons, many […]

Chicago Cubs2 best destinations for Cubs All-Star Ian Happ ahead of 2022 MLB trade deadline

The Chicago Cubs shocked their fanbase last season when they opted to trade three of their core stars and most well-liked players in Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and Kris Bryant at the MLB trade deadline. In 2022, the Cubs find themselves in a similar position. They’re currently 34-52 with no real shot at contention and […]

Chicago Cubs4 players Cubs must trade ahead of 2022 MLB trade deadline

The Chicago Cubs are fresh off of a 2021 campaign that saw them trade three of their biggest stars in franchise history. The Cubs rebuild became official when they dealt Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Javier Baez away last season ahead of the trade deadline. And Chicago will likely endure a similar fate prior to […]

Chicago White Sox3 top targets for White Sox ahead of 2022 MLB trade deadline

The Chicago White Sox have underperformed in 2022. They were not only the clear favorites in the AL Central, but many predicted that the White Sox would win the World Series this season. But Chicago currently sits in third place in AL Central with a record of under .500. But they are just 5.5 games […]

Chicago CubsCubs outfielder Ian Happ calls out scummy Twins fans for throwing Skittles at him

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ didn’t take too kindly when Minnesota Twins fans were apparently launching Skittles at him during Wednesday’s game at Target Field. #Cubs outfielder Ian Happ had Skittles thrown at him at Target Field in Minnesota on Wednesday, which he was quite unhappy about, calling those fans "scum."https://t.co/jVcZ6SBunS via @BernsteinRahimi Show pic.twitter.com/Bb3Uwf9L1o […]

Chicago CubsChicago Cubs: 4 keys to winning the National League Central

CLUTCH Summary: The Chicago Cubs remain in solid spot to contend for the National League Central crown. One of the most polarizing teams in all of baseball, though, they’ve not really lived to up preseason expectations. The dog days of Summer are over, and a true playoff push begins right now.  When Spring Training began, […]

Chicago CubsWATCH: Cubs OF Ian Happ blasts monstrous 474-foot home run vs. Athletics

The Chicago Cubs have been turning things on lately and are trying to take hold of the National League Central division. While they have some stiff competition in the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers, their bats are starting to come alive, which spells bad news for their opponents. Ian Happ recently rejoined the Cubs […]

Chicago CubsMLB analyst names Ian Happ as most likely player to be traded by the Cubs

Theo Epstein and the Chicago Cubs are in the middle of deciding what they want to do ahead of the MLB trade deadline. With a team that appears capable of contending in the National League, the Cubs may need to make another move or two. If they decide to do so, they have some talent […]

Chicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs should trade one struggling, but promising young outfielder

Currently leading the National League Central division by only 1.5 games as the end of May draws closer and closer, the Chicago Cubs have a bit of an issue that needs fixing. Their positional player depth, while a strong suit for the franchise this season, is making it a bit tough to juggle for manager […]

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