Ian Happ - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Launches fifth home run Friday Happ went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Friday's 12-4 win over the Mets.

Impact Happ was one of three Chicago hitters to go deep in the easy win, as he launched his fifth home run of the season in the eighth inning. The veteran outfielder is batting just .214, but his .799 OPS is actually nine points higher than his career mark, so he's still finding ways to produce offensively. After missing a few games recently with a bruised heel, Happ looks fully healthy, and he should remain a lineup staple for the Cubs moving forward.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ballesteros, Hoerner and Happ homer as Cubs hand Mets their 9th straight loss in 12-4 romp

Moisés Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ homered, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Mets their ninth straight loss, pounding New York 12-4

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Today's Best MLB Home Run & Stolen Bases Prop Bets: Top 5 for both ft. Ian Happ, Steven Kwan for April 17, 2026 The MLB regular season is in full swing, and several sluggers have started the year well. They will take the field again on Friday, looking to continue being influential for their...

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Phillies bring 1-0 series advantage over Cubs into game 2

The Philadelphia Phillies lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pirates play the Cubs after Cruz's 4-hit game

The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Chicago Cubs after Oneil Cruz had four hits against the Cubs on Saturday

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ramírez escapes bases-loaded jams in 10th, 11th innings, NL Central-leading Pirates beat Cubs 4-3

Yohan Ramírez escaped bases-loaded jams in the 10th and 11th innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of a throwing error by Caleb Thielbar to score the go-ahead run in a...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Back in lineup Happ (heel) will start in left field and bat fourth Saturday against the Pirates.

Impact A bruised left heel kept Happ out of the lineup for two games, but he returned to the starting nine Friday and went 2-for-3 with a walk. The 31-year-old outfielder is off to a very strong start to the season, slashing .233/.327/.558 with four homers, seven RBI and seven runs scored through his first 11 games.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates bring road win streak into game against the Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates hit the road against the Chicago Cubs looking to extend a three-game road winning streak

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Bryan Reynolds homers as the Pittsburgh Pirates blank the Chicago Cubs 2-0

Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer and Carmen Mlodzinski pitched six-hit ball into the sixth inning, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Seiya Suzuki returns to Cubs lineup after missing the start of the season with a knee injury

Seiya Suzuki has rejoined the Chicago Cubs after missing the start of the season with a sprained right knee

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Pirates visit the Cubs to begin 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates to start a three-game series

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Cubs' Ian Happ absent from starting lineup for series finale vs Rays | Sporting News Declan Harris

APRIL 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Managing bruised heel Happ is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays due to a bruised left heel, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Though the injury will keep Happ out of the starting nine for a second straight day, manager Craig Counsell said that the 31-year-old outfielder will be available off the bench Wednesday and should rejoin the lineup Friday against the Pirates, per Brian Murphy of MLB.com. Michael Conforto will pick up another start in left field in Happ's stead.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rays and Cubs play, winner claims 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago Cubs play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

First day off Tuesday Happ is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Tampa Bay.

Impact It's the first day off this season for Happ, who is hitting just .200 but with four home runs across his first 45 plate appearances. The Cubs will roll out Michael Conforto in left field Tuesday against the Rays.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

2026 MLB Power Rankings: What's Been The Early Surprises For All 30 Teams?

In this week's MLB Power Rankings, we call out an early season surprise for each team.

APRIL 6 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Power Rankings: What's Been The Early Surprises For All 30 Teams?

Goes deep again Sunday Happ went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two total RBI in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Guardians.

Impact Happ has been in a nice groove to begin the season as he now has an .809 OPS and four home runs through eight games, with the long ball total good for the team lead. The veteran outfielder is only batting .189, so it's been a little feast or famine so far, but the average should start to climb. Happ is locked into a spot near the top of Chicago's batting order, and he's producing enough power to remain a staple in fantasy lineups as well.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Kayfus, Gabriel Arias drive in 2 runs apiece as Guardians down Cubs 6-5 to split doubleheader

CJ Kayfus homered and Gabriel Arias hit an RBI single in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 and split a doubleheader

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

He Needed This BAD: Ian Happ Launches His FOURTH Homer of the Season! Ian Happ is now just two homers away from tying Derrek Lee for 13th most all-time in Cubs franchise history.

APRIL 5 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Home runs by DeLauter and Arias in 7th inning propel Guardians to 4-1 victory over Cubs

Rookie Chase DeLauter had three hits, including a two-run homer in the seventh inning, and drove in three runs as the Cleveland Guardians won their home opener 4-1 against the Chic...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Wrigley Field's wind has a massive effect on scoring, according to data Ian Happ stood in the batter’s box this past weekend and did what hitters at Wrigley Field have done for over a century: looked up at the fl...

APRIL 2 • FANSIDED.COM

Boyd helps the Cubs beat the Angels 6-2 in rubber game of series

Matthew Boyd struck out 10 while pitching into the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

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MARCH 31 • FOX SPORTS

Continues power surge Monday Happ went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 7-2 win over the Angels.

Impact After a relatively quiet performance on Opening Day, Happ has now gone deep in Chicago's last three games. He's thriving in the No. 3 spot in the order between Alex Bregman and Pete Crow-Armstrong. Happ's career high in home runs for a season is 25, which he's done twice, and while it's too early to say he'll surpass that figure, he is at least off to a promising start for fantasy managers.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera and Happ help the Cubs beat the Angels 7-2 in series opener

Edward Cabrera pitched six shutout innings, Ian Happ hit a solo homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

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Ballesteros, Hoerner and Happ homer as Cubs hand Mets their 9th straight loss in 12-4 romp

Phillies bring 1-0 series advantage over Cubs into game 2

Pirates play the Cubs after Cruz's 4-hit game

Ramírez escapes bases-loaded jams in 10th, 11th innings, NL Central-leading Pirates beat Cubs 4-3

Pirates bring road win streak into game against the Cubs

Bryan Reynolds homers as the Pittsburgh Pirates blank the Chicago Cubs 2-0

Seiya Suzuki returns to Cubs lineup after missing the start of the season with a knee injury

Pirates visit the Cubs to begin 3-game series

Rays and Cubs play, winner claims 3-game series

2026 MLB Power Rankings: What's Been The Early Surprises For All 30 Teams?

CJ Kayfus, Gabriel Arias drive in 2 runs apiece as Guardians down Cubs 6-5 to split doubleheader

Home runs by DeLauter and Arias in 7th inning propel Guardians to 4-1 victory over Cubs

Boyd helps the Cubs beat the Angels 6-2 in rubber game of series

Angels vs Cubs Highlights ⚾️ MLB on FOX

Cabrera and Happ help the Cubs beat the Angels 7-2 in series opener