Impact Happ went 1-for-4 with three strikeouts in the afternoon game. Patrick Wisdom will move out to left field for the nightcap, with Matt Duffy taking Wisdom's usual place at third base.
AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
IAN HAPP #8 - LEFT FIELDER - CHICAGO CUBS
23 HR •
79 RBI •
.243 AVG
23 HR
79 RBI
.243 AVG
On bench for evening game Happ will sit for the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.
Goodwin homers, White Sox regroup to beat Cubs 8-6 in 10
Brian Goodwin led off the 10th inning with a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox regrouped after Craig Kimbrel blew a three-run lead against his former team to beat the rebuil...AUGUST 6, 2021 • Associated Press
Still here: Story homers twice, Rockies beat Cubs 6-5
Trevor Story hit two home runs, including a go-ahead two-run drive in the fifth inning, and the Colorado Rockies hung on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5AUGUST 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Wisdom's 3-run double lifts Cubs over Rockies, 3-2
Patrick Wisdom hit a three-run double to back a solid outing from Alec Mills and lead the Chicago Cubs past the Colorado Rockies 3-2AUGUST 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Díaz hits slam, Freeland earns win as Rockies top Cubs 13-6
Elías Díaz hit a grand slam, Kyle Freeland got his first win in more than a month and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 13-6AUGUST 4, 2021 • Associated Press
Homers, scores three times Tuesday Happ went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and three runs scored in Tuesday's loss to the Rockies.
Impact Happ is still batting just .179 this season, though it's promising to see him walk and homer in the same game, while also managing to avoid any strikeouts. The 26-year-old is suddenly one of the more established players on the roster, as the Cubs moved stalwarts Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Baez before Friday's trade deadline. That means Happ should see plenty of playing time the rest of the way, and despite the sluggish start, he could be poised to deliver some better returns for fantasy managers.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hernandez's HR in 9th gives Nats 6-5 win over Cubs
Yadiel Hernandez’s solo shot in the ninth inning — his second homer of the day — gave the Washington Nationals a 6-5 victory over the Chicago CubsAUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press
Chicago Cubs to visit the Washington Nationals
The Cubs will start Trevor Williams on Friday while the Nationals have yet to decide who will take the moundJULY 30, 2021 • Associated Press
Reaches double figures in homers Happ went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Reds.
Impact It's been a struggle this season for Happ, who's still batting just .181, but he did manage his 10th home run of the year. That gives him double figures in home runs in each of his five MLB seasons. The Cubs traded Anthony Rizzo Thursday and might still make a few more moves before Friday's deadline, so Happ could see more playing time down the stretch after getting stuck on the bench more frequently lately.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Votto homers in record 6th game in row as Reds beat Cubs 7-4
Joey Votto has set a Cincinnati Reds franchise record by homering in six consecutive gamesJULY 29, 2021 • Associated Press
Votto extends power surge, Reds roll past Cubs 8-2
Joey Votto homered twice for the second consecutive day, going deep in his fifth straight game to match a Cincinnati record as the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2JULY 29, 2021 • Associated Press
Heads back to bench Happ isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Reds.
Impact Happ started in Tuesday's loss to Cincinnati, and he went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and two strikeouts. Rafael Ortega will start in center field and lead off.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Báez hits bases-loaded single in 9th as Cubs top Reds 6-5
Pinch-hitter Javier Báez hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 6-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday nightJULY 27, 2021 • Associated Press
Remains on bench Happ isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.
Impact Happ has gone hitless with a strikeout in his last 10 at-bats, and he'll be excluded from the lineup for a fourth consecutive contest. Jake Marisnick will take his place in center field and bat seventh.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Sunday Happ is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Happ remains out of the lineup for the third straight time in the weekend series against Arizona. In fact, he's only started five times in the last 13 games. Happ is still getting some run off the bench as a pinch hitter, but that won't move the needle much in fantasy. The outfielder has struggled all year with a .176/.287/.316 slash line, so the extra time on the bench makes sense. Perhaps Happ can get going after the weekend off.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Riding pine Saturday Happ isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Happ has gone 0-for-8 with a strikeout across his last three appearances, and he'll remain out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Rafael Ortega will start in center field and lead off.
JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back on bench Happ will sit Friday against Arizona.
Impact Happ spent the last two games in left field following a run of three straight on the bench. He's struggled all year long and hasn't shown any signs of turning things around over his last 15 games, hitting .111/.238/.167 over that stretch. Kris Bryant will be the left fielder Friday.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kim earns 5th straight win on birthday, Cards beat Cubs 3-2
Kwang Hyun-Kim earned his fifth straight win on his 33rd birthday and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2JULY 23, 2021 • Associated Press
Sitting once again Happ is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Having failed to crack the starting lineup three games in a row, Happ appears to have lost his grip on an everyday role. At this point, he seems to be sharing center field duties with Jake Marisnick and Rafael Ortega, both of whom have displayed more offensive competence than the .180-hitting Happ. Ortega is starting in center field and batting eighth Tuesday.
JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains on bench Happ will sit Monday against the Cardinals.
Impact It's been a very disappointing season for Happ, whose career-low .617 OPS comes nowhere close to the .866 mark he recorded last season. He appears to be losing playing time, as he finds himself on the bench for the second straight day, but the expected deadline sell-off at Wrigley Field could leave the Cubs with little choice but to let him work through his struggles as an everyday player down the stretch. Rafael Ortega starts in center field Monday.
JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Sunday Happ is not starting Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Happ went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts Saturday and is now hitting .172 with 12 strikeouts in 29 at-bats this month. Jake Marisnick is playing center field and batting sixth in the series finale.
JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ian Happ sticking to the process as he tries to get on track at the plate, but results haven't followed for Cubs outfielder PHOENIX — The Chicago Cubs came into the season envisioning Ian Happ as their everyday center fielder and a regular in the leadoff spot.
JULY 18, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Ian Happ sticking to the process as he tries to get on track at the plate, but results haven't followed for Cubs outfielder PHOENIX — The Chicago Cubs came into the season envisioning Ian Happ as their everyday center fielder and a regular in the leadoff spot.
JULY 18, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
'This too shall pass': Ian Happ is sticking to the process as he tries to get on track at the plate, but the results haven't followed for the Chicago Cubs outfielder More than halfway through the season, Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ still is trying to get into an offensive groove. The Joc Pederson tra...
JULY 18, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Hendricks wins 9th straight, Wisdom HR, Cubs beat Cards 10-5
Kyle Hendricks won his ninth straight decision, Patrick Wisdom hit a two-run homer and Chicago Cubs pounded the St. Louis Cardinals 10-5JULY 9, 2021 • Associated Press
