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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 2024-26

APRIL 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 • FOX SPORTS

Ian Happ, Cubs agree to 3-year, $61 million extension

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 series

APRIL 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 season

APRIL 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 deal

MARCH 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

Patrick Mooney: Ahead of Opening Day at Wrigley Field, the Cubs... - The Athletic Ahead of Opening Day at Wrigley Field, the Cubs have not reached an agreement with Ian Happ on a long-term contract extension, meaning the A...

MARCH 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MLB free agent watch: Ohtani leads possible 2023-24 class

Shohei Ohtani watch is on

MARCH 28, 2023 • Associated Press

Cubs mailbag: Hayden Wesneski in the rotation? Ian Happ's trade probability? The Cubs coaches and front office members aren't blind. They see what we're all watching. Wesneski looks the part and is getting results.

MARCH 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hits first spring home run Happ went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Brewers.

Impact 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.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Ian Happ took charge in a Gold Glove season, ahead of big contract decision for Cubs Happ's leadership, which comes with intellectual curiosity and edginess, has made him an integral part of the team on and off the field.

MARCH 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Stolen base risers: MJ Melendez, Ian Happ and more beneficiaries of MLB's new rules Michael Salfino identifies five hitters who, thanks to the new MLB rule changes, could see a sneaky uptick in stolen bases.

MARCH 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Could hit leadoff on occasion 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Sullivan: It's Ian Happ's year to deal with free-agency questions. Will Cubs reach an extension this time? MESA, Ariz. — Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Báez spent the first half of the 2021 season answering questions about their uncertain f...

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Column: It's Ian Happ's year to deal with free-agency questions. Will the Chicago Cubs reach an extension this time? Ian Happ enters his free-agent year having learned a lot from watching how his former Chicago Cubs teammates handled things the last two sea...

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

How Cubs outfielder Ian Happ is approaching extension talks Will an extension Happ-en this spring?

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • SUNTIMES.COM

Ranking the best 49 outfielders of 2023 in the MLB

Who are baseball's best outfielders? Ben Verlander breaks down his five tiers for all three positions.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Ranking the best 49 outfielders of 2023 in the MLB

Cubs notes: Extension talks with Nico Hoerner, Ian Happ; Kyle Hendricks' timeline and more Jed Hoyer has previously expressed a desire to avoid negotiations once players reported to Mesa.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Trey Mancini planning to move around with Chicago Cubs

Trey Mancini is planning to move around with the Chicago Cubs

JANUARY 23, 2023 • Associated Press

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