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Cubs Trade Idea Swaps Gold Glover Outfielder for Braves' 40 HR Slugger
A proposed trade between the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves would swap Ian Happ’s defense for Marcell Ozuna’s power.
Cubs' Ian Happ heating up at plate: 'Everybody had a lot of faith that this was coming'
“I think everybody had a lot of faith that this was coming,” manager Craig Counsell said. “It’s fun to see because this is ...
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How Happ has played a role in Pressly’s turnaround
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Cubs takeaways: Ian Happ finds power, Shota Imanaga nears return, Matt Shaw shows off arm
The Cubs are close to getting their ace back. Shota Imanaga tossed two innings in a rehab start at the Arizona Complex League ...
With Ian Happ’s help, Ryan Pressly back in the save column, boosting Cubs’ closer situation
Happ's perspective helped Pressly get back on track after an ugly outing last month. It worked, and now the Cubs' offseason ...
Cubs’ Craig Counsell’s crystal ball admission after Ian Happ’s huge game
Craig Counsell reacts to Ian Happ’s two-homer breakout as the Chicago Cubs stay hot in the NL Central vs. the Phillies.
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Happ's 1st multi-HR game of season leads power parade against Philly
Ian Happ had his history against Phillies righty Taijuan Walker in mind when stepping into the batter’s box in the sixth ...
Even amid recent tests, first-place Cubs having the kind of fun winning breeds: ‘Winning helps everything’
Their run-scoring has slowed against an onslaught of top pitchers, but the Cubs are still winning and still having fun.