Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ reached base three times in Friday's 6-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, singling twice and walking once while crossing home plate two times. The 28-year-old's having his best full season at the big league level, slashing .272/.342/.444 with 17 HRs, 71 RBI, 72 runs, and nine steals over 153 games. Happ's batting average has been a significant improvement from the .226 mark a season ago, and fantasy managers should be happy with his all-around production, even if he doesn't hit the 20-homer threshold.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ took New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom deep Tuesday night, getting the scoring started in an eventual 4-1 victory. Happ went 2-for-4 with the home run and two runs scored. Even after this performance, Happ is slashing just .194/.275/.444 in 40 September plate appearances, so fantasy managers will hope this spurs him into another hot streak. Peaks and valleys are to be expected for Happ, who has been productive all year with an .803 OPS, 17 homers, eight steals, 66 runs scored, and 66 RBI for Chicago.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the San Francisco Giants and left-hander Carlos Rodon. The 28-year-old switch-hitter will get a day of rest against a tough lefty in Rodon. It's been a tough start to the month for Happ, as he's gone 3-for-22 (.136) with a solo homer and five strikeouts in six games to start September. He'll most likely return to the lineup on Saturday. With Happ starting on the bench, rookie Christopher Morel will start in left field and hit ninth against Rodon. Morel has had his moments in his first MLB season, but he won't carry much DFS option at the bottom of the Cubs batting order.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ collected the only two hits of the day for this offense. It was a tough day for all of the Cubs hitters against right-hander Freddy Peralta. Luckily for the Cubs, Peralta was lifted from the game after six no-hit innings. After that, Happ immediately stepped up and drilled a two-run home run off reliever Matt Bush. It didn't stop there as Happ took reliever Devin Williams deep to give his team the lead in the 10th inning. This was an epic performance for Happ as he finished with all his team's hits and runs batted in during Friday's victory.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ put on a power display in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals, going 2-for-3 with two home runs, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk. It was Happ's first multi-homer game of the season, and he's now slashing .282/.360/.455 with an .816 OPS, 12 home runs, 54 RBI, 49 runs scored and six stolen bases in 458 plate appearances over 111 games played. The first-time All-Star is enjoying the month of August, going 14-for-46 (.304) with three home runs, eight RBI and four runs scored in 12 games so far. Happ remains a must-start in single-season fantasy leagues the rest of the way.

The Toronto Blue Jays have interest in Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ, whose ability to play center field is valuable in light of George Springer's recent injury. Springer isn't expected to miss significant time or anything, but Happ would give the Blue Jays some high-end insurance at the position. The 27-year-old received his first All-Star nod this year and is currently slashing .279/.360/.436 with nine home runs, 46 RBI, 45 runs scored and six stolen bases in 408 plate appearances and 99 games. However, with Springer healthy, Happ might struggle for consistent playing time in Toronto, which would obviously hurt his fantasy upside for the remainder of the season if he was dealt to the Blue Jays.

MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported Monday that the Los Angeles Dodgers have looked into Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ as a potential trade target. However, he noted that a trade for Happ would likely be a backup plan if they could not acquire Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto. Happ has had a productive 2022 season so far, slashing .279/.360/.436 with nine home runs, 46 RBI and six stolen bases. A move to the Dodgers would put Happ in a much stronger lineup, although he may not receive as much playing time. Fantasy managers should keep their eyes out for further news before the trade deadline ends, as many Cubs players have been rumored to be on the trade block.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ broke up the no-hitter with a leadoff single in the seventh inning. He finished the game 2-for-4 with a run scored in the loss to the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. The 27-year-old has been a hot name as the trade deadline approaches. He's hitting .284/.367/.446 with nine homers, 46 RBI in 93 games. The Cubs should be receiving plenty of calls on Happ, but we'll see if they actually decide to cash-in on his value. His fantasy value could take a hit if he lands on a team where he doesn't get full-time at-bats, but fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried about him.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ has become one of the hotter names on the trade market, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The San Diego Padres are one team that Passan mentioned as a potential landing spot for Happ. Clubs have been attempting to pair either Happ or his teammate Willson Contreras with a Cubs reliever like David Robertson or Mychal Givens in a deal. Wherever Happ winds up going, he'll likely get a better supporting lineup alongside him, but there's also a chance he could lose out on playing time a bit with a new team -- something that hasn't been a problem with the Cubs. Happ has appeared in 95 games this year and he's slashed .282/.366/.446 with nine home runs, six stolen bases, 46 RBI and 44 runs.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ was ejected from Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the New York Mets for arguing balls and strikes. He went 0-for-7 during Saturday's doubleheader. Happ was replaced in the game by Christopher Morel. The 27-year-old is slashing .274/.365/.446 with nine home runs, 41 RBI, 40 runs, and six stolen bases across 89 games in 2022. He is headed to his first All-Star game as a reserve for the National League. Happ continues to produce for fantasy managers and is one of the lone bright spots for the Cubs in 2022.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The switch-hitting outfielder will take a routine day off here. Patrick Wisdom will bat sixth and play left field against left-hander Madison Bumgarner. This isn't a favorable spot for Wisdom, but he certainly has the power to go deep at any point. Fantasy managers might want to look elsewhere for help since Bumgarner has been pitching well this season.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ will start Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on the bench, according to MLB.com. Happ is off to a good start this season, slashing .292/.416/.417 with two home runs, 12 runs, and 11 RBI. Instead, the Cubs will deploy Michael Hermosillo in left field, batting eighth. In his limited MLB experience, the 27-year-old hasn't shown an ability to hit with his career .174 batting average and .589 OPS. Fantasy managers should leave him on the waiver wire in all formats, as there are better options available.

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.