Happ went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a steal in Wednesday's loss to the Rays.
Happ drove in Nico Hoerner with an RBI single in the first inning to open the scoring before swiping his fifth bag of the year. The 28-year-old Happ is now 3-for-7 in his last two games after going through a 4-for-31 slump over his previous nine contests. Overall, Happ's put together a solid campaign, slashing .278/.394/.418 with four homers, 19 runs scored and 22 RBI while batting toward the top of Chicago's lineup,
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Reaches three times Tuesday
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Happ went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Rays.
Neither team got much going on offense, but Happ was still able to contribute. The outfielder continues to be a solid fantasy asset with an .818 OPS across 53 games. That would be his best mark since the shortened 2020 campaign, when Happ recorded an .866 OPS over 57 games. His counting stats haven't been great this year with four home runs, 18 runs scored and 21 RBI, though they'll likely trend upward if he continues to make consistent contact.
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Three hits in win
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Happ went 3-for-5 with a double in Friday's 6-2 win over the Twins.
Happ has maintained a hot bat in May, going 14-for-39 (.359) over 11 games. This was his fifth multi-hit effort of the month, and his third game with at least three hits this year. The outfielder is slashing .311/.430/.481 with four home runs, 18 RBI, 16 runs scored and four stolen bases through 37 contests.
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Clubs fourth homer
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Happ went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Friday's 4-1 win over the Marlins.
His fifth-inning shot off Edward Cabrera proved to be the difference in the game. Happ has reached base safely in 13 straight games and he continues to deliver as the No. 3 hitter for the Cubs, slashing .300/.422/.491 through 31 contests with four homers, four steals, 14 runs and 17 RBI.
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Sitting out Monday
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Happ is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.
Happ is likely receiving a routine maintenance day after he started in each of the Cubs' last six games. Nelson Velazquez will start in left field in Happ's stead.
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Sitting out Sunday
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Happ is out of the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Dodgers, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
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.
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Strong effort in easy win
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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.
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.
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Has perfect game at plate
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Happ went 4-for-4 with two doubles, one home run, three RBI, and a stolen base in Friday's 8-2 win over the Dodgers.
Happ had the Midas touch on Friday night, as he was a triple away from the cycle. The outfielder now has base knocks in nine of his 12 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 the veteran can stay consistent at the plate.
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Reaches three-year extension
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Happ and the Cubs agreed Wednesday on a three-year, $61 million contract extension, Michael Cerami of BleacherNation.com reports.
Happ had been set to hit free agency after this season, but his new deal -- which contains no player or team options -- ties him to the Cubs through the end of the 2026 campaign. The 28-year-old sports a .253/.338/.440 batting line since the beginning of the 2021 season, which includes a .981 OPS thus far in 2023. Happ also won a Gold Glove in left field in 2022.
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Reaches base five times Tuesday
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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.
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.
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Hits first home run
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Happ went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Brewers.
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.
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Reaches three times Opening Day
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Happ went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Thursday's win over the Brewers.
Dansby Swanson starred for the Cubs with three hits in his team debut, 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.
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Hits first spring home run
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Happ went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Brewers.
Happ hit his first Cactus League home run in 22 at-bats, and he's now batting a robust .364 this spring with a 1.007 OPS. The outfielder delivered 17 long balls and a .782 OPS for the Cubs last season, and he's primed to serve as a key offensive piece for the team again in 2023. Happ may also bat leadoff on occasion this year, though he'll likely spend more time in a run-producing spot, with Nico Hoerner typically hitting first.
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Could hit leadoff on occasion
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Happ may bat leadoff on occasion in 2023, though Nico Hoerner looks like the primary option for the role, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Hoerner has batted leadoff most frequently so far in Cactus League action, and manager David Ross seems to like the infielder as his tablesetter. However, Happ does have experience batting first during his tenure with the Cubs. Last year, he spent most of his time in the No. 3 spot, which set Happ up to record a career-high 72 RBI.
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Agrees to one-year deal
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Happ signed a one-year, $10.85 million deal with the Cubs on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Happ's deal with the Cubs means he avoided arbitration and will now be a free agent following the 2023 season. He slashed .271/.342/.440 in the 2022 campaign, while accumulating 17 home runs and 72 RBI. The 28-year-old also went 9-for-13 on stolen base attempts. He projects to start in left field entering the year.
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Three hits in win
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Happ went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Reds.
Happ recorded his first three-hit game since Aug. 25 with his 42nd double of the season and two singles Sunday. Happ also recorded an RBI via a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the first inning to give him 72 on the season, a career high. Through 155 games this season, Happ is slashing .275/.347/.447.
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Tallies two hits, two runs
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Happ went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Reds.
Happ has been solid all season for the Cubs, as he's now batting .272, and he leads the team with 72 runs scored. He also paces the squad with 71 RBI, and his 17 home runs are good for third. Happ has cut down on strikeouts this year, which has helped him produce fairly consistently since Opening Day, and the .272 average would be a new career best.
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Steals ninth base
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Happ went 2-for-5 with a double, a stolen base, a run scored and an RBI in an 8-3 win Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Happ doubled in the fifth and drove in a run with a single, stole second and scored in the seventh. It was the ninth stolen base of the year for the Mt. Lebanon native and his second this month. He continues to dominate his hometown club and has a .316/.405/.558 line in 310 career plate appearances against the Pirates.
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Resting Wednesday
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Happ isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets.
Happ started the last four games and went 4-for-14 with a home run, two doubles, three runs, two RBI and a stolen base. Nelson Velazquez (illness) will return to the lineup and start in left field Wednesday.
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Cubs' Ian Happ: Takes deGrom deep in win
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Happ went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Mets.
Happ got the second inning off with a bang as he took a 3-2 fastball from Jacob deGrom 407 feet to right field for his 17th long ball of the season. The solo shot got the Cubs on the board on their way to handing deGrom his second loss. Happ also recorded a base hit in the top of the fourth. The multi-hit effort was a positive sign for the switch hitter, as he had gone just 2-for-18 in his previous five games.
