IAN HAPP NEWS

Not starting Friday Happ is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.

Impact There's very little competition for at-bats in Chicago following the team's teardown at the deadline, but Happ hasn't hit well enough this season to earn an everyday role even in that situation, slashing .198/.301/.369. Patrick Wisdom moves out to left field in his absence, with Matt Duffy starting at third base.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson scheduled to start for Cubs at White Sox

The Cubs will start Keegan Thompson on Friday and the White Sox are expected to counter with Dallas Keuchel

AUGUST 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Breaking down Happ's stats with '22 in mind CHICAGO -- Ian Happ is sharp enough to understand the landcape. The Cubs outfielder knows the rest of this season is a period of evaluation,...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • MLB.COM

Stays hot in nightcap Happ went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies. He also stole his second base of the season.

Impact Happ didn't start the matinee, but he kept his hot streak going in the nightcap. The 27-year-old is 11-for-25 over his past eight games with three home runs and six RBI. Due to early-season struggles, he's still batting just .198, but fantasy managers are enjoying the production lately and should keep rolling with Happ for however long he's locked in at the plate.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McMahon goes deep in 10th, Rox split long twinbill with Cubs

Ryan McMahon lofted a two-run homer in the 10th inning, Brendan Rodgers followed with a two-run double that gave him five RBIs for the game, and the Colorado Rockies rallied to bea...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • Associated Press

On bench for matinee Happ isn't starting the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

Impact Happ will get a breather after he went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a run and a walk in Monday's win. Patrick Wisdom will take over in left field while Matt Duffy starts at third base.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marquez expected to start for the Rockies against Cubs

The Rockies will start German Marquez on Wednesday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach Davies

AUGUST 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Steele scheduled to start for Chicago against Colorado

The Cubs will send Justin Steele to the mound Tuesday and the Rockies plan to give German Marquez the start

AUGUST 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Three hits in win Happ went 3-for-3 with a walk, two doubles and a run scored in Monday's win over the Rockies.

Impact Happ has been stinging the ball lately, as he's now 9-for-19 over his past six games. He's still batting just .195 this season due to a slow start, but the 27-year-old is talented enough to help fantasy managers with a strong finish. Happ has also been batting third lately, which could help him generate some solid counting stats from the premium lineup spot, though the likes of Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez aren't around to offer any protection.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernández strikes out eight; Royals batter Cubs 9-1

Andrew Benintendi drove in three runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sliding Chicago Cubs 9-1 for a sweep of their weekend series

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Hernandez scheduled to start for Kansas City against Chicago

The Cubs are expected to send Alec Mills to the mound Sunday and the Royals plan to give Carlos Hernandez the start

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Takes seat Saturday Happ isn't starting Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact Happ is in the midst of a four-game hitting streak in which he's gone 6-for-13 with two home runs, a double, five RBI and a walk. Michael Hermosillo will take his place in left field and bat eighth.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Kansas City

The Cubs will send Keegan Thompson to the mound Saturday and the Royals plan to give Kris Bubic the start

AUGUST 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Goes deep again Wednesday Happ 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Reds.

Impact It wasn't all positive for Happ, as the outfielder left five runners on base, but he still managed his second home run in as many days and 14th of the season. The power is there, and Happ could be primed for a decent finish to the season if he can keep making consistent contact.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Depleted Cubs quiet playoff-contending Reds again, win 7-1

Michael Hermosillo homered for the first time since 2018 and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1

AUGUST 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Mahle scheduled to start as Cincinnati hosts Chicago

The Cubs will start Adrian Sampson on Wednesday while the Reds are expected to counter with Tyler Mahle

AUGUST 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Hendricks keeps Reds in check as Cubs end 12-game skid, 2-1

Kyle Hendricks became the first 14-game winner in the majors, Ian Happ homered and the Chicago Cubs snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Blasts key homer in three-hit game Happ went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Reds.

Impact Happ's 13th home run of the season put the Cubs up 2-0 in the sixth inning, and they held on for the narrow win, snapping a 12-game losing streak. The 27-year-old is still batting a woeful .186, but he has hits in five of his last six games, recording a .333 average in that stretch. It's a small step in the right direction for Happ, who will look to end 2021 on a high note and hope for better overall results in 2022.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Monday Happ will sit Monday against the Reds.

Impact Happ hits the bench after starting five straight games. He continues to struggle at the plate, with his last multi-hit game coming all the way back on July 2. He's hit .151/.256/.274 in 38 games since that contest. Patrick Wisdom will be the left fielder in his absence.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miley scheduled to start for Cincinnati against Chicago

The Reds will send Wade Miley to the mound Monday and the Cubs will give Justin Steele the start

AUGUST 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Chicago Cubs to visit the Miami Marlins

The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Sunday while the Marlins have yet to announce who will take the mound

AUGUST 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Thompson expected to start as Marlins host the Cubs

The Marlins will roll out Zach Thompson to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Zach Davies the start

AUGUST 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Hits 12th home run Happ went 1-for-3 with two walks, a two-run home run and two runs scored in Friday's loss to the Marlins.

Impact Happ connected for his 12th home run of the season in the eighth inning but also struck out twice, demonstrating both the good and bad parts of his game. He's striking out more than 30 percent of the time this year, and the 27-year-old has seen his batting average dip to .177. Happ struck out 27.3 percent of the time last year and just 25 percent of the time in 2019, and he batted .258 and .264 during this campaigns, respectively. If he can make more consistent contact to finish up this season, Happ has the talent to post solid stats, though fantasy managers may need to endure some ups and downs.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins tie team mark with 11-run inning; Cubs 9th L in row

Bryan De La Cruz hit a grand slam and Alex Jackson added a three-run homer as the Miami Marlins tied a team record by scoring 11 times in the second inning during a 14-10 win over...

AUGUST 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Luzardo scheduled to start as Miami hosts Chicago

The Marlins will send Jesus Luzardo to the mound Friday and the Cubs will give Adbert Alzolay the start

AUGUST 13, 2021 • Associated Press