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The 2025 Chicago Cubs have joined the ranks of two other Cubs’ teams from decades past with a record 27 home run culmination from a recent four-game stretch at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 29

Five Cubs players in jeopardy amid Kyle Tucker decision

If the Cubs do re-sign Tucker, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic named five players on the current roster who might not rejoin the team in 2026, including two starting pitchers and three key pieces of the lineup.

Cubs player commits embarrassing baserunning mistake

Cardinals' Willson Contreras apologizes for actions after loss to Cubs

Shota Imanaga dazzles in return to mound as Cubs maintain NL Central lead

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 27

Ian Happ’s ‘big trade’ mic drop on Cubs’ Shota Imanaga injury return

The Chicago Cubs have been one of baseball’s most pleasant surprises this season, and outfielder Ian Happ recently described a new development as one that could pay major dividends down the road.

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Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27

Cubs player commits embarrassing baserunning mistake

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ committed an embarrassing baserunning blunder early in his team’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Happ led off the game with a single in the first inning of Chicago’s 3-0 loss to the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 27

Imanaga dazzles in return as Cubs maintain NL Central lead

Shota Imanaga dazzles in return to mound as Cubs maintain NL Central lead

After dropping Monday's opener, the Chicago Cubs managed to leave St. Louis with an important series win and maintain their position in the driver's seat of the National League Central race.

Cardinals' Willson Contreras apologizes for actions after loss to Cubs

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Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 23

Cubs' Ian Happ looks to continue power surge vs. Cards

Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ was averaging one home run per month this season at the start of June. He had three -- one in March, one in April and the other in May.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Ian Happ Makes Cubs' History With Multi-Homer Game

The Chicago Cubs' offense has been on fire all season long, and Saturday that continued, led by Ian Happ's two home runs in his first two at-bats. Happ launched a solo home run in the first inning to open the scoring and gave the Cubs a six-run lead with a three-run blast in the second inning.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 22

Chicago Cubs Slugger Passes Franchise Legend on All-Time Home Run List

The Chicago Cubs have had an awe-inspiring 2025 campaign, standing atop the National League Central standings. This success has come from a wide variety of sources.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 22

Ian Happ in power groove as Cubs face Mariners in series finale

Ian Happ likes to think of himself as a table setter for the Chicago Cubs, but he's performed more like their cleanup hitter lately. Happ has four home runs in the past three games in the leadoff spot for the Cubs, who will try to win the rubber match of their three-game series against the visiting Seattle Mariners on Sunday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 21

Ian Happ swats 2 of Cubs' 5 HRs in win over Mariners

Ian Happ homered in each of the first two innings and the Chicago Cubs held on for a 10-7 win against the visiting Seattle Mariners in the second game of their three-game series on Saturday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 16

Ian Happ Walks It Off As Cubs Keep Rolling With Another Series Win

Yesterday the Chicago Cubs had a hero: Ian Happ. Happ had a one-run single at the bottom of the 10th inning to win a tough battle against the Pittsburg Pirates. Both the Pirates and the Cubs were dead locked at two runs after the first inning and for the remainder of the game and had to go into an extra inning to close it out (MLB Recap).

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 15

Double steal in tenth leads to Cubs walk-off of Pirates

Ian Happ drove in the game-winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 3-2 win and take the series against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 14

Embattled Chicago Cubs Closer Credits Ian Happ for His Turnaround

On May 9, Chicago Cubs reliever Ryan Pressly was humbled in front of the fans at Wrigley Field. The 36-year-old closer, who was supposed to be their answer in the ninth inning, found himself lit up like a Christmas tree against the San Francisco Giants.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 13

Chicago Cubs’ Ian Happ told struggling pitcher to make serious correction

Ian Happ has been the glue in the outfield for years in the Chicago Cubs‘ defense, but the left fielder might find a job as a pitching coach when his playing career is over.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11

Cubs’ Craig Counsell’s crystal ball admission after Ian Happ’s huge game

The Chicago Cubs are heating up in June, and Tuesday’s 8-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies spotlighted a much-needed breakout from Ian Happ. The veteran outfielder launched two home runs to power Chicago’s offense to the win, earning big praise from manager Craig Counsell afterward.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 10

Ian Happ raps half of Cubs' four homers in win over Phillies

Ian Happ hit two of the Chicago Cubs' four home runs in an 8-4 victory over the host Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Happ, who also homered in Monday's series opener, has four home runs in eight games on the Cubs' road trip after entering the trek with three homers in 50 games.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / June 11

3 Takeaways as the Cubs Even Their Series in Philadelphia

The Chicago Cubs got payback against the Philadelphia Phillies with a convincing 8-4 victory on Tuesday. After a frustrating walk off loss on Monday, the Cubs still have a chance to win their series in Philadelphia thanks to the efforts of a few key contributors.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 5

Ian Happ leads Cubs to easy win over Nationals

Ian Happ had three hits including a home run to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 victory over the host Washington Nationals on Thursday. Happ hit a two-run homer and added an RBI double and RBI single while Pete Crow-Armstrong added a two-run homer for the Cubs, who took the rubber game of the season and have won eight of 10.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 24

Chicago Cubs prospect’s 'failed' major league cameo was actually great news

The Chicago Cubs’ hand was forced a bit when they brought Moises Ballesteros, the organization’s no. 4 prospect, up from Triple-A Iowa. Ian Happ had been placed on the IL and Seiya Suzki was pegged to play left field in Happ’s absence.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

One player Chicago Cubs must trade before 2025 deadline

The Cubs’ window is now, and standing pat risks squandering a rare opportunity.

Cubs edge Marlins behind Kyle Tucker’s 3 hits, homer

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Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / May 21

Chicago Cubs Outfielder Set to Return From IL

The Chicago Cubs got some welcomed injury news Tuesday morning. After a rough two-week stretch of players getting hurt, hurt players heading to the IL and players on the IL suffering setbacks in their rehab, the Cubs announced that they are ready to add a crucial player back to their team after a stint on the injured list.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Cubs to activate Ian Happ, option Moises Ballesteros

The Cubs are welcoming Ian Happ back from the injured list for tonight’s game in Miami, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer tells the Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 13

Chicago Cubs have very bad news on pitcher’s injury before Marlins’ game

The Chicago Cubs were expected to announce a few roster moves after left fielder Ian Happ confirmed on Tuesday on 670 The Score Tuesday that he was being placed on the 10-day injured list for an oblique injury he sustained on Friday against the New York Mets at Citi Field.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 13

Chicago Cubs LF Ian Happ provides update on unfortunate and painful oblique injury

Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ played through pain on Friday in a 7-2 loss to the New York Mets. He felt oblique discomfort during his first at-bat, but finished the contest with three at-bats and took a walk.