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Mickey Moniak hits walk-off RBI triple to lift the lowly Rockies past the Cubs, 6-4

Pinch-hitter Mickey Moniak hit a walk-off RBI triple, Tanner Gordon struck out a career-high nine and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 on Sunday to avoid a series swe...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Reaches four times in win Happ went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double and an RBI in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact Happ has enjoyed his trip to Coors Field so far, as he's gone 5-for-8 with two walks, four extra-base hits and three RBI in two games. The veteran outfielder is still having a bit of a down season by his standards, as his current .732 OPS would be the lowest of his nine-year MLB career. However, Happ has also managed 17 home runs to this point, and he could reach the 20-homer plateau for the third straight season and fifth time overall with a good finish to the year.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker and Assad power Cubs to a 4-3 win over the Rockies

Kyle Tucker had two hits and an RBI, Javier Assad won his first game in almost a year and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Goes deep in three-hit game Happ went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a solo home run, two RBI and two total runs scored in Friday's 11-7 win over the Rockies.

Impact Happ was one of several Chicago players to get a boost from the thin Coors Field air. The veteran outfielder tied a season high with eight total bases, and he recorded his first multi-hit performance in 10 days. On the season, Happ is now slashing .231/.331/.393 with 17 home runs, 59 RBI and 71 runs scored across 123 games.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson hits 2 homers, drives in 6 runs to lead Cubs to an 11-7 win over the Rockies

Dansby Swanson hit two homers and drove in a season-high six runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 11-7 to keep pace with NL Central-leading Milwaukee

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Not starting Wednesday Happ isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Impact The switch-hitting Happ owns a .632 OPS against southpaws this season, and the Cubs will keep him on the bench Wednesday with left-hander Carson Whisenhunt set to take the mound for the Giants. Willi Castro will fill in as Chicago's left fielder and bat ninth.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Clemson Tiger Makes Another Unbelievable Catch A former Clemson standout, now in the big leagues, made another unbelievable catch on Friday night. Bryce Teodosio, starting in center field...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

Brice Turang hits a 2-run homer as Brewers widen NL Central lead over Cubs with 4-1 win

Brice Turang hit a two-run homer, Isaac Collins drove in two insurance runs and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Taillon and Busch star as the Cubs beat the Brewers 4-1 for a doubleheader sweep

Jameson Taillon pitched six effective innings in his return from a calf injury, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 for a sweep of their split doubleheader

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Sitting out first game of twin bill Happ is not in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Impact Happ will likely be back in the lineup for the nightcap, but he will begin Monday's afternoon tilt on the bench. Owen Caissie will start in left field and bat sixth in the first game Monday.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches three times in win Happ went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Pirates.

Impact Despite getting a new outfield mate recently in rookie Owen Caissie, Happ has held onto an everyday role, and he delivered his first multi-hit performance since Aug. 8 in Sunday's victory. The veteran outfielder is having a down year by his standards with a .228 batting average and .714 OPS, but it appears his playing time is going to hold steady, and his track record suggests he should still be able to provide fantasy value down the stretch.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dansby Swanson delivers as the Chicago Cubs edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3

Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in the rubber game of the weekend series

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Seiya Suzuki hits a tiebreaking single as the Cubs edge the Pirates 3-1

Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 for a sorely needed victory

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homers as Max Scherzer and the Blue Jays beat the Cubs 2-1

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, helping Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1

AUGUST 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets new outfield mate With top prospect Owen Caissie expected to make his MLB debut Thursday, per Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com, Happ and other Chicago outfielders may be more crunched for regular playing...

Impact Chicago already has a fairly crowded outfield with Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker playing most days left to right, and regular DH Seiya Suzuki also capable of filling a corner spot. The addition of Caissie is likely an attempt to jump start a Cubs' offense that has been struggling lately, and the top prospect figures to take playing time away from any of the current outfielders who are slumping or could use a break. Happ has the lowest season-long OPS of the aforementioned quartet, and he's slashing just .222/.310/.361 this month. It remains to be seen how Chicago divvies up playing time moving forward, but it makes sense to think that the 31-year-old Happ could see more rest days during the stretch run.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Horton fans career-high 8, Busch and Shaw homer as Cubs beat Blue Jays 4-1

Rookie right-hander Cade Horton struck out a career-high eight in 5 2/3 sharp innings to win his fourth straight start, Michael Busch and Matt Shaw homered and the Chicago Cubs bea...

AUGUST 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Goes deep in win Happ went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Reds.

Impact Happ extended his hitting streak to five games as he launched his 16th home run of the season in the eighth inning. The veteran outfielder has been batting lower in the order recently and has seen some steady improvement at the plate following a slow start to the season. Happ is now batting .258 over his last 10 games and .230 overall.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki and Cade Horton help the Cubs stop sweep with 6-1 win over the Reds

Seiya Suzuki homered, Cade Horton threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the Cubs prevented a sweep from the Reds by winning 6-1

AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Cade Horton tosses 2-hit ball over 5 innings as Cubs beat Orioles 1-0

Rookie Cade Horton tossed two-hit ball over five innings, and the Chicago Cubs overcame a terrific start by Trevor Rogers to beat the Baltimore Orioles 1-0

AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go Friday Happ (shin) is starting in left field and batting seventh Friday against the Orioles.

Impact The outfielder was held out of the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers due to a bruised left shin, though he still appeared as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-2 with a solo homer. Happ has a .231/.318/.513 slash line with three homers and a stolen base in 12 games since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs play the Orioles in first of 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs host the Baltimore Orioles to begin a three-game series

AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Homers off bench Wednesday Happ (shin) appeared as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 10-3 win over the Brewers.

Impact Happ suffered a bruised left shin during Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee, and while he didn't start Wednesday's game, the veteran was clearly healthy enough to play, as he launched his 15th home run of the season. The Cubs have an off day Thursday, which gives Happ another day to rest, and he should be in the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Orioles.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busch's leadoff homer, Ballesteros' 3-run double help Cubs beat Brewers 10-3 to avoid sweep

Michael Busch homered on the game’s first pitch, Moisés Ballesteros hit a bases-clearing double and the Chicago Cubs trounced the Milwaukee Brewers 10-3 on Wednesday to avoid a thr...

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs' Ian Happ says he won't need IL stint after fouling a ball off his shin

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ says fouling a ball off his shin against the Milwaukee Brewers won’t require a stint on the injured list

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Will not require IL stint Happ (shin) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Milwaukee, but the Cubs do not anticipate him requiring a trip to the 10-day injured list, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports...

Impact Happ had to be lifted from Tuesday's game in Milwaukee after fouling a ball off his left shin. He is not in Wednesday's lineup, but it's possible Happ will be ready to play Friday after Thursday's team off day. Seiya Suzuki is in left field Wednesday and Moises Ballesteros is getting a start at designated hitter.