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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 10-5

JULY 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Sits again Friday Happ remains on the bench for Friday's game against St. Louis.

Impact Happ finds himself on the bench for the third game in a row. He's made a very poor case for everyday at-bats this season, hitting .183/.296/.335. Jake Marisnick will be the center fielder Friday.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Happ is not in the lineup Thursday against the Phillies.

Impact Happ has a .517 OPS in 32 games since the start of June and will take a seat for the third time in the past four games. Rafael Ortega will receive his second straight start in center field Thursday.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Wednesday Happ isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Happ will be on the bench for the second time in the last three games after he went 1-for-5 with a double, a run, an RBI and two strikeouts Tuesday. Rafael Ortega will take his place in center field and bat eighth.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Happ isn't in the lineup Monday against the Phillies.

Impact Happ will get a breather after he went 2-for-18 with two walks and six strikeouts across the last five games. Jake Marisnick will take over in center field and bat seventh.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen strong again as Reds hand Cubs 9th straight loss

Amir Garrett escaped a jam in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds handed the Chicago Cubs their ninth straight loss with a 3-2 win

JULY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Reds deal Cubs seventh straight loss behind Gray, Votto

Joey Votto hit a two-run double in the sixth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds handed the Chicago Cubs their seventh straight loss with a 2-1 victory

JULY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Playing second Friday Happ is starting at second base and batting eighth in Friday's game against the Reds.

Impact Happ will play second base for just the sixth time this season, as he's primarily become an outfielder for the Cubs. Chicago will use Joc Pederson, Kris Bryant and Jason Heyward in the outfield from left to right in this one. Happ should return to the outfield soon, but his ability to play the keystone could be useful moving forward, as the Cubs will likely want to find ways to get both Bryant and the surprising Patrick Wisdom into the lineup at the same time. Wisdom is playing third Friday with Bryant in center.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slams ninth home run Happ went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 14-4 loss against the Brewers.

Impact Happ slammed a first-inning homer off Freddy Peralta to give the Cubs the early lead. He managed to reach base safely three times in the game, but it wasn't enough to match the Brewers' 14-run performance. The 26-year-old is slashing .190/.305/.355 in 235 plate appearances, which has caused him to lose his leadoff role. His home run Monday was just his second extra-base hit over his last 14 games.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers score 10 in 8th, beat Cubs 14-4 for 6th straight win

Willy Adames and Keston Hiura each hit a three-run homer during a 10-run outburst in the eighth inning that lifted the Milwaukee Brewers a 14-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs

JUNE 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Riding pine Sunday Happ isn't in the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.

Impact Happ has gone just 2-for-19 with a double, an RBI, a walk and four strikeouts across his last nine appearances, and he'll take a seat for the fifth time in the last six games. Jake Marisnick will start in center field and bat sixth.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Bellinger blasts game-ending HR, Dodgers beat Cubs 3-2

Cody Bellinger homered with two out in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in their first walk-off victory of the season

JUNE 27, 2021 • Associated Press

On bench Saturday Happ will sit Saturday against the Dodgers.

Impact Happ sits for the fourth time in five games. He's in the middle of a career-worst season at the plate, hitting just .180/.296/.330 on the year. Jake Marisnick will start in center field in his absence.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Happ is not starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Happ has now been out of the lineup for three consecutive games, though he did appear as a pinch-hitter in the first two contests. He has only two hits in his last 23 at-bats, neither of which have gone for extra-bases. Rafael Ortega will draw the start in center field and hit sixth in Happ's continued absence.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Happ is not starting Tuesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Happ has hit a dismal .118 in June, striking out 24.6 percent of the time and driving home just four runs in those 19 games. Jake Marisnick gets the start in center field Tuesday.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Monday's lineup Happ is not in the lineup for Monday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Happ owns a poor .184/.302/.337 slash line through 60 games this season. Things have only been getting worse for him lately, as he's hitting .138/.219/.241 over his last 12 games. Kris Bryant will move out to center field in his absence Monday, with Patrick Wisdom starting at third base.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Thursday Happ isn't starting Thursday's game against the Mets.

Impact Happ's recent slump continued across the last two games, as he went 1-for-7 with three strikeouts. Jake Marisnick will take over in center field and bat seventh.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DeGrom pulled with shoulder issue from Mets' 6-3 win vs Cubs

Jacob deGrom was pulled from a second straight start with an arm injury, this time leaving after three perfect innings with right shoulder soreness, but the New York Mets bullpen s...

JUNE 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Not starting Monday Happ will get the day off Monday against the Mets.

Impact Happ has struggled significantly over his last 20 games, hitting just .131/.274/.246. Jake Marisnick will handle center field in his absence.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez, Cardinals to take on Davies, Cubs

The Cubs will send Zach Davies to the mound Sunday and the Cardinals plan to give Carlos Martinez the start

JUNE 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Slams eighth home run Happ went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Happ hit a two-run home run off John Gant as a part of the five-run second inning. He added an eighth-inning walk. The 26-year-old has struggled this season, slashing .195/.320/.367 in 202 plate appearances. Consequently, he lost his leadoff role this season and finds himself towards the bottom of the lineup. He has eight homers, 18 RBI and 22 runs in 52 games.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pederson homers in 3rd straight game, Cubs beat Cards 7-2

Joc Pederson homered for the third straight game, Sergio Alcántara and Ian Happ also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs used a five-run second inning to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7...

JUNE 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Sitting Friday Happ is out of the lineup Friday against the Cardinals.

Impact The 26-year-old is 2-for-25 through eight games in June and will take a seat for the second time in the past three contests. Kris Bryant will shift to center field while Patrick Wisdom continues to start at third base.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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