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Japanese OF Suzuki finalizes 5-year deal with new-look Cubs

Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki is joining the new-look Chicago Cubs, finalizing an $85 million, five-year deal

MARCH 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Gets outfield competition With the Cubs agreeing to a deal with Seiya Suzuki on Wednesday, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Happ (elbow) finds himself in a more crowded outfield heading into the season.

Impact Happ is currently on the mend following surgery on his right elbow in February. He should be ready for Opening Day and might see his name penciled into left field, with Rafael Ortega in center and Suzuki in right. Happ played all three outfield spots in 2021, and also saw some time at second and third, so his versatility should keep him in the lineup most days even with the new addition to the roster.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Cubs, Seiya Suzuki agree to $85M, 5-year deal

A person familiar with the situation says the Chicago Cubs and star Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki have agreed to an $85-million, five-year deal

MARCH 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Cubs' Hoyer says team wants to 'add a lot more players'

Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer and new general manager Carter Hawkins are working the phones as the team begins spring training

MARCH 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Chicago Cubs spring training updates: Right-hander Adbert Alzolay and outfielder Ian Happ deal with injuries On the first official workout day, the Chicago Cubs are dealing with injuries to right-hander Adbert Alzolay and outfielder Ian Happ.

MARCH 14, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Sahadev Sharma: Ian Happ underwent a right elbow procedure in... - The Athletic Ian Happ underwent a right elbow procedure in February. He's hitting and doing light throwing now. Optimistic he'll be ready by start of the...

MARCH 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

On mend from elbow surgery President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Monday that Happ underwent a right elbow procedure in February, but the Cubs expect the outfielder to be ready for Opening Day, Madd...

Impact Per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune, Hoyer said Happ's surgery was a cleanup procedure that removed loose bodies from his throwing elbow. Hoyer added that Happ hasn't been affected at the plate since going under the knife, so even if the 27-year-old switch-hitter isn't able to complete his throwing program in time for Opening Day, he could still break camp with the club and serve as a designated hitter to begin the season. Happ's swing-and-miss tendencies will likely make his a major batting-average risk, but he should remain a strong source of counting stats after producing 25 home runs, 66 RBI, 63 runs and nine stolen bases over 148 games in 2021.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'We need a CBA that reflects the way teams are functioning': Chicago Cubs union rep Ian Happ sounds off on the MLB lockout Chicago Cubs union representative Ian Happ expresses frustration with the MLB lockout but hopes the sides can reach an agreement soon.

MARCH 4, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

MLB 4 days from deadline to cancel games and shorten season

Another negotiating session produced only minor movement and no proposals on big-money issues, leaving Major League Baseball four days from management’s Monday night deadline for a...

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Who hit the most irrelevant home run of the 2021 MLB season?

Using a highly scientific criteria, Jake Mintz determines which MLB player hit the home run that mattered least in 2021.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Who hit the most irrelevant home run of the 2021 MLB season?

Second no more? Playoffs give White Sox chance to build base

The Chicago White Sox have a rare opportunity to capture the spotlight and expand their fan base in a city in which they're often overshadowed by their neighbors a few miles north

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

With so much work to do this offseason, the Cubs will have to figure out where Ian Happ fits Ian Happ turned his 2021 season around, but what role could he have with the 2022 Cubs?

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cubs looking to pick themselves up after dismantling core

The Chicago Cubs come into the offseason with a long list of issues to address

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Cubs edge Cardinals 3-2 in rain-shortened finale

Matt Duffy extended his hitting streak to a career-high 13 games with a pair of run-scoring singles to help the Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Homers, reaches base thrice Happ went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two walks in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Happ slammed the go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning off Luis Garcia. He added two walks and another run. The 26-year-old is slashing .227/.323/.426 with 25 long balls, 66 RBI and 63 runs scored in 532 plate appearances this season. He has three extra-base hits in his last four games.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Happ's home run caps comeback as Cubs stun Cardinals 6-5

Ian Happ drove a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning to sour what could be Jon Lester’s final career start, lifting the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Lester expected to start as Cardinals host the Cubs

The Cardinals are expected to send Jon Lester to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Adrian Sampson the start

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Chicago to visit Pittsburgh Thursday

The Cubs will start Justin Steele on Thursday while the Pirates have yet to announce who will get the start

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Logs steal in win Happ went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact The 27-year-old has cooled off from his hot start to September, going just 11-for-45 (.244) in his last 13 games. Happ is up to seven stolen bases in eight attempts this year. He's posted a .225/.318/.430 slash line, 24 home runs, 64 RBI and 59 runs scored in 144 games, but he's still seen regular playing time in the corner outfield.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hendricks scheduled to start for Chicago against Pittsburgh

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Wednesday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Roansy Contreras

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Pirates beat Cubs 8-6 as Chicago's skid reaches seven games

Colin Moran hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt the Cubs their seventh straight loss, rallying to beat Chicago 8-6 on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Keller expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts Chicago

The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Tuesday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Mitch Keller

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Umpire provides explanation for wild play in Cardinals-Cubs

Umpire Bill Miller has provided an explanation for a wild sequence during St. Louis’ 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs that added another layer of drama to the Cardinals’ 16th stra...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Sweet! Cardinals win 16th in row, go ahead in 9th, top Cubs

Make it a very sweet 16 for the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Clubs 24th homer Happ went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 8-5 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact After an RBI single in the third inning and a bases-loaded walk in the fourth, Happ closed out the Cubs' scoring on the afternoon with a solo shot off Luis Garcia in the ninth. The 27-year-old slugger is trying to salvage a rough season with a big September, batting .354 (28-for-79) through 21 games with seven homers, four steals, 15 runs and 20 RBI. Saturday's long ball was his 24th of the year -- tying the career high he set as a rookie in 2017.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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