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The Chicago Cubs took on the Toronto Blue Jays in a battle of American and National League franchises on the outside looking in of the 2024 autumn playoff picture. Cubs left fielder Ian Happ had a sparkling performance with a home run, two hits and three runs scored during the contest, which helped the Cubs […]

By the time Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ was born, Boog Powell had been retired from Major League Baseball for 17 years. The two, however, are now linked in birthday history. Happ celebrated his 30th birthday on Monday, August 12, as his Cubs lost 9-8 to the Cleveland Guardians. Happ hit a home run and […]

The Chicago Cubs are facing a decision ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline when it comes to being a buyer or seller, and as of now at 44-49 and 10 games out of the lead in the National League Central, the selling option seems more likely, but that does not mean that outfielder Ian Happ […]

The Chicago Cubs received multiple injury updates on Wednesday, via Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. Outfielder Ian Happ, who is battling a hamstring injury, took batting practice on the field. Infielder Nick Madrigal is also dealing with a hamstring injury and will undergo an MRI on Wednesday, but manager Craig Counsell referred to the […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ reportedly suffered a mild left hamstring strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. The injury is concerning, but manager Craig Counsell still expects Happ to be ready for Opening Day, via Montemurro as well. Happ, a 2022 All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, is a key piece to the […]

Pitchers and catchers are set to report for spring training, and Cody Bellinger is still a free agent. With the 2024 season just over a month away, Bellinger has yet to sign a contract in MLB free agency. Bellinger enjoyed a resurgent campaign with the Chicago Cubs in 2023, and a return to Chicago has […]

In early September, the Chicago Cubs were near-locks to be playing postseason baseball. On Saturday, they were officially locked out of the playoffs, and the team sounded off about the disappointing end to their season. “It stinks” is how catcher Yan Gomes summed up the team’s nightmare month and subsequent finish outside of playoff position, […]

The Chicago Cubs are one of the hotter teams in baseball and have firmly put themselves in a position to make the MLB playoffs. After falling to ten games under .500 at one point this season, Cubs players like Ian Happ, Dansby Swanson, and Kyle Hendricks are crediting manager David Ross with making sure this […]

Now that St. Louis Cardinals RHP Miles Mikolas has served his five-game suspension for plunking the Chicago Cubs’ Ian Happ, the team’s fan base keenly awaits his return. They don’t have to wait any longer: Mikolas will take the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 8, per the Cardinals’ official website (via SI.com’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]