Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The switch-hitting outfielder will get a routine rest day, but should be back in the lineup soon. Patrick Wisdom will slide over to left field and bat fifth versus lefty Jose Quintana. This appears to be a fairly favorable spot for Wisdom, but he has struggled with the bat early in the season. Outfielder Clint Frazier (appendicitis) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. That being said, Happ and possibly Wisdom could see more starts in left field over the next week.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (knee) should be able to play in the upcoming series against the Pittsburgh Pirates from April 12-13, according to manager David Ross. Happ was hit on the left kneecap by a pitch on April 9, but X-rays came back negative for any structural damage. The Cubs held him out as a precaution on Sunday and have labeled him as day-to-day. Through two games this year, Happ is 5-for-7 with two doubles and four RBI for the Cubbies. "He's doing all right," Ross said of Happ on April 10. "He says he feels good. Said he's available, but I think just as I'm making out the lineup and stuff last night, assuming there's some soreness, assuming that two days off wouldn't hurt anybody right now."

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (knee) underwent X-rays on his knee that came back negative on Saturday. After being plunked in his left knee, he exited Saturday's contest against the Milwaukee Brewers early and was replaced by Clint Frazier. In Saturday's win, the 27-year-old went 2-for-3 with three runs scored, two RBI, a walk, and a hit-by-pitch. Happ's knee has no structural damage and is considered day-to-day. The Cubs outfielder is off to a blistering start, slashing .714/.778/.1.000 with four RBI and three runs scored over nine plate appearances. Frazier would see an uptick in playing if Happmis were forced to miss any games.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (elbow) is starting in left field and batting eighth in the Cactus League game on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Happ has only been serving as the designated hitter this spring after having right elbow surgery in February, but he's clearly made progress as we approach Opening Day. He should open the regular season with a starting job in the outfield, barring any setbacks. The 27-year-old hit .288/.363/.581 with 15 home runs, 40 RBI and eight steals in the final 55 games last year after a slow start, and he has the upside to hit 20-plus home runs and steal 10-15 bases for fantasy managers. Happ won't truly break out, though, unless he lowers his career strikeout rate of 30.8%.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (shoulder) is recovering from right elbow surgery that he had in February, but he should be fine for the start of the regular season. Happ said the surgery was a cleanup procedure that removed loose bodies from his throwing elbow. The surgery wasn't serious, but it's something to watch for the 27-year-old once spring training games get underway later this week. At the very least, Happ should be able to serve as the designated hitter early in the year if his throwing isn't back to normal. He doesn't make enough consistent contact to help fantasy managers in the average department, but the switch-hitter has plenty of power (career-high 25 homers in 2021) and some modest speed (28 steals in five MLB seasons).

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Monday's victory versus the Cincinnati Reds. Happ crushed his homer to left field in the bottom of the first inning to give the Cubs a 3-0 lead at the time. The outfielder had an awful first half of the season, but he has been coming into his own in the second half. Happ is hitting .306 over the last month with eight home runs and 21 RBI. For the season, Happ is now hitting .214 with 19 home runs and 48 RBI. He is worth a look in deeper mixed leagues at the moment.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 2-for-6 with a two-run home run in Thursday's victory versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Happ gave the Cubs a 5-3 lead with his blast in the bottom of the seventh inning. Despite having a very rough first half, Happ has turned things on in the second half of the season and is hitting .358 with six home runs and 14 RBI over his last 15 games. Those looking for cheap power and a hot hitting bat on the waiver wire should consider scooping up Happ at the moment. For the season, he is hitting .202 with 18 home runs and 44 RBI.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. Happ added a late insurance run in the top of the eighth inning with his dinger to help give the Cubs a 3-1 victory. Happ has been having a rough season, but he has turned things around late in the second half and is hitting .333 with five home runs and 12 RBI in his last 15 games. For the season, Happ is hitting .199 with 17 home runs, 42 RBI and two stolen bases. Managers looking for cheap power should take a look at Happ.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ will be on the bench to begin Friday's contest against the Chicago White Sox and left-handed starter Dallas Keuchel. Happ is batting just .198 with a .301 on-base percentage, 15 home runs, and two stolen bases in 397 plate appearances this season. That being said, he's been much more effective lately, hitting .357 with a .426 on-base percentage, four home runs, and a stolen base in his last 47 plate appearances. Patrick Wisdom is moving to left field in Happ's place with Matt Duffy taking over at third base. Considering Wisdom starts most games for the Cubs, this is essentially Duffy replacing Happ in the lineup. The 30-year-old, who is batting fourth against Keuchel, is hitting .260 with a .337 on-base percentage, one home run, and four stolen bases in 199 plate appearances this season. Fantasy managers are probably better off looking elsewhere for streaming help on Friday.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Colorado Rockies. Happ blasted a three-run home run off of Daniel Bard in the bottom of the seventh inning to tie the game and send it to extra innings. Despite the home run this evening, Happ has been a major disappointment at the plate this year and is hitting a dismal .198 with 15 home runs and 38 RBI. The outfielder has been getting plenty of opportunities to showcase himself in the second half of the season, but he hasn't made much of them and can be left on the waiver wire in all formats.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies. Left-hander Austin Gomber is on the mound for the Rockies in the game. The left-handed Happ has struggled significantly against same-handed matchups this year. He has slashed just .162/.253/.297 against lefties while slashing .205/.314/.379 against righties. Patrick Wisdom is shifting over to cover Happ's usual left field post for Game 1 of the doubleheader. Right-hander German Marquez is starting Game 2 of the doubleheader, so it's safe to expect Happ will be back in the starting lineup for Game 2.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the Cincinnati Reds. Happ hit a pair of singles and crushed a solo home run off of Vladimir Gutierrez in the top of the sixth inning that would wind up being the game winning run. Happ has been have a rough season at the plate, but he is now hitting .280 with two home runs and five RBI over his last seven games. Happ will be getting plenty of playing time down the stretch for the Cubs, but is only an option in the deepest of leagues at the moment. For the season, Happ is hitting .186 with 13 home runs and 33 RBI.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 1-for-3 with two walks, two runs and a two-run home run in Friday's loss versus the Miami Marlins. Happ crushed his home run off of David Hess in the top of the eighth inning to trim the Marlins lead to 14-9 at the time. Happ has gone back to playing regularly with the Cubs dealing many of their offensive starters at the trade deadline, but he hasn't taken advantage and is hitting a weak .177 with 12 home runs and 30 RBI. Happ came into the season as a sleeper on many draft boards, but he has been a disappointment and managers can feel safe about leaving him on the waiver wire.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 1-for-3 with a walk, three runs and a solo home run in Tuesday's loss against the Colorado Rockies. Happ has had a dismal year at the plate, but with the Cubs subtracting Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, Joc Pederson and Anthony Rizzo from their offense, Happ will have plenty of opportunities to prove himself in the second half. Managers looking for a cheap option for the next two games or in DFS could consider Happ with two more games at Coors Field. He is now hitting .179 with 11 home runs and 27 RBI.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Thursday's loss versus the Cincinnati Reds. Happ hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to trim the lead to 7-4 at the time, but it wouldn't be enough to hold off the Reds. Happ came into the season as the Cubs leadoff hitter, but has put together a dismal showing offensively and has mostly been a bench option over the past month and a half. With the Cubs likely to deal Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and Kris Bryant, Happ should return to a full-time role, but he is still hitting just .181 with 10 home run and 26 RBI and should be avoided in all formats for now.

ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman homered off Yu Darvish in the sixth inning, Touki Toussaint allowed one run and three hits in his season debut, and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Tuesday night. Toussaint, who missed the first 3½ months rehabbing a right shoulder strain, retired the first seven batters he faced before walking Victor Caratini in the third. He didn’t allow a hit until Manny Machado doubled with one out in the fourth. The Padres tied it 1-all in the fourth when Jake Cronenworth was hit by a pitch, advanced to third on Machado’s double and scored on Tommy Pham’s sacrifice fly. Freeman made it 2-1 by taking Darvish deep over the wall in left field with an opposite-field shot, his 22nd homer. Toussaint (1-0) walked two and struck out five in 6 2/3 innings. Darvish (7-4) was making his first start since July 8 after a stint on the injured list due to left hip inflammation. He allowed four hits and two runs with two walks and three strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings.... [More]

ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman homered off Yu Darvish in the sixth inning, Touki Toussaint allowed one run and three hits in his season debut, and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Tuesday night. Toussaint, who missed the first 3½ months rehabbing a right shoulder strain, retired the first seven batters he faced before walking Victor Caratini in the third. He didn’t allow a hit until Manny Machado doubled with one out in the fourth. The Padres tied it 1-all in the fourth when Jake Cronenworth was hit by a pitch, advanced to third on Machado’s double and scored on Tommy Pham’s sacrifice fly. Freeman made it 2-1 by taking Darvish deep over the wall in left field with an opposite-field shot, his 22nd homer. Toussaint (1-0) walked two and struck out five in 6 2/3 innings. Darvish (7-4) was making his first start since July 8 after a stint on the injured list due to left hip inflammation. He allowed four hits and two runs with two walks and three strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings.... [More]

ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman homered off Yu Darvish in the sixth inning, Touki Toussaint allowed one run and three hits in his season debut, and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Tuesday night. Toussaint, who missed the first 3½ months rehabbing a right shoulder strain, retired the first seven batters he faced before walking Victor Caratini in the third. He didn’t allow a hit until Manny Machado doubled with one out in the fourth. The Padres tied it 1-all in the fourth when Jake Cronenworth was hit by a pitch, advanced to third on Machado’s double and scored on Tommy Pham’s sacrifice fly. Freeman made it 2-1 by taking Darvish deep over the wall in left field with an opposite-field shot, his 22nd homer. Toussaint (1-0) walked two and struck out five in 6 2/3 innings. Darvish (7-4) was making his first start since July 8 after a stint on the injured list due to left hip inflammation. He allowed four hits and two runs with two walks and three strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings.... [More]

ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman homered off Yu Darvish in the sixth inning, Touki Toussaint allowed one run and three hits in his season debut, and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Tuesday night. Toussaint, who missed the first 3½ months rehabbing a right shoulder strain, retired the first seven batters he faced before walking Victor Caratini in the third. He didn’t allow a hit until Manny Machado doubled with one out in the fourth. The Padres tied it 1-all in the fourth when Jake Cronenworth was hit by a pitch, advanced to third on Machado’s double and scored on Tommy Pham’s sacrifice fly. Freeman made it 2-1 by taking Darvish deep over the wall in left field with an opposite-field shot, his 22nd homer. Toussaint (1-0) walked two and struck out five in 6 2/3 innings. Darvish (7-4) was making his first start since July 8 after a stint on the injured list due to left hip inflammation. He allowed four hits and two runs with two walks and three strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings.... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Schwarber homered twice, becoming the first player in major league history to hit 15 home runs in a 17-day span, and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 8-4 on Monday night. Schwarber socked a 1-0 fastball from Jared Eickhoff an estimated 439 feet into the upper deck in right field in the first inning. It was his sixth leadoff homer this season, and Trea Turner followed with a 435-foot bomb to left to make it 2-0. Schwarber took Eickhoff (0-1) deep again in the fifth inning, his 24th of the year. The Nationals have won 12 of 15 to return to .500 and move within three games of the first-place Mets in the NL East. Ryan Zimmerman had a pinch-hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning for the Nationals after New York had cut the lead to 5-4. Paolo Espino (2-2) threw five scoreless innings in a spot start. Brad Hand got five outs for his 17th save. DODGERS 3, GIANTS 2 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mookie Betts and Max Muncy hit back-to-back home runs to begin the first... [More]