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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 ...
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 ...
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How Happ has played a role in Pressly’s turnaround
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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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Pirates 2, Cubs 1: A pitcher’s duel gone wrong
The Pirates broke through against Brad Keller in the eighth. Henry Davis led off with a double and was sacrificed to third.
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.