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The Latest Breaking News from Ian Happ

By this time next week, it will all be over. We’ll know which teams acquired starting pitchers Luis Castillo, José Quintana and Noah Syndergaard. We’ll see where the Cubs sent All-Star catcher Willson Contreras and closer David Robertson, and if they dealt All-Star outfielder Ian Happ. ...

Sports Illustrated

Amid Cubs turnover Nico Hoerner emerging as ‘a natural leader’

Hoerner, 25, is the Cubs’ second-longest tenured infielder.

Chicago Sun-Times

Michael Cunningham: Depleted farm leaves Braves with fewer trade assets than NL rivals

ATLANTA — When Alex Anthopoulos made trades last summer, the goal was to give the Braves a chance to win a fourth consecutive National League East title and then see what happens in the postseason. The Braves are shoo-ins to play in the postseason this year, so any moves the…

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Paul Sullivan: Willson Contreras gets last look at Cubs fans on emotional day: ‘I’m always going to keep them in my heart’

CHICAGO — Players come and go at Wrigley Field, and some of the lucky ones get the send-off they deserve.

Chicago Tribune

Cubs sweep Pirates, extend winning streak to six as rotation shines

Right-hander Keegan Thompson threw a career-high seven innings on Tuesday in the Cubs’ 4-2 victory.

Chicago Sun-Times

Contreras, Happ Share Emotional Moment As Trade Rumors Grow

The two Cubs All-Stars possibly played their last home game on Tuesday ahead of MLB’s trade deadline.

Sports Illustrated

Willson Contreras says goodbye to Cubs fans, Wrigley Field. Will this ever make sense?

In the fantastical world where up is down, good is bad and rich is poor, the Cubs seem to have no use for a three-time All-Star in his prime.

Chicago Sun-Times

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MLB Trade Rumors: Mets Among Teams Calling on Shohei Ohtani

As the trade deadline nears, the deep-pocketed Mets have checked in on the availability of the two-way star.

Sports Illustrated

Cubs’ Willson Contreras, Ian Happ shared an emotional hug after possible final home game together

Willson Contreras and Ian Happ's final Cubs home game ahead of the trade deadline ended on a bittersweet note.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Cubs’ Ian Happ on failed international draft, qualifying offer talks: ‘It’s unfortunate’

The MLBPA rejected the league’s latest international draft proposal as the sides met their self-imposed deadline.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Ian Happ on homestand: ‘I don’t want to leave here without absorbing it’

The Cubs’ two-game set against the Pirates is their last series at Wrigley Field before the trade deadline.

Chicago Sun-Times

All-Stars Ian Happ, Kyle Schwarber see parallels in their careers

Schwarber, speaking as a baseball fan, called the Cubs’ rebuild “shocking.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs open second half with 15-2 win against Phillies

Reminders of the approaching trade deadline didn’t seem to weigh on the Cubs on Friday at Citizens Bank Park.

Chicago Sun-Times

As All-Star break ends, Cubs trade watch begins

Who will be the first to go as the Aug. 2 trade deadline approaches?

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Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Ian Happ, an unlikely All-Star, is bracing himself for a difficult goodbye

Happ knows the end of his time at Wrigley Field might be an any-day-now deal — and that if the Cubs do get rid of him, it’s going to hurt like hell.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw preparing for All-Star first he’s pretty sure he doesn’t deserve

“I probably shouldn’t even be here, honestly,” Kershaw said before taking in the Home Run Derby.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs snap nine-game skid, but David Ross knows there’s a lot of work to do

The four-day All-Star break will allow the Cubs to physically heal, but Ross is determined to remind his players of the improvements and corrections that will be imperative in the second half.

Chicago Sun-Times

This You Gotta See: Contreras brothers take the All-Star stage together in Los Angeles

Cubs fans will tune in knowing almost for certain that starting NL catcher Willson Contreras is representing the team on a big stage for the final time.

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Orioles surge above .500 with 10th straight victory, 7-1 over Cubs

CHICAGO — Before all this winning suddenly became commonplace, the Orioles hadn’t shown an ability to string victories together. They hadn’t completed a sweep of an opponent through June, until that series against the Texas Rangers last week served as a launching pad to so much more.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Prioritizing winning’: What the Cubs are playing for in the 2nd half of a losing season

The Cubs touted their winning culture for years. So, how does a team maintain a winning culture with a 34-52 record?

Chicago Tribune

Ian Happ’s 1st All-Star selection completes the Chicago Cubs outfielder’s career turnaround: ‘Baseball’s a wild ride’

Thirteen months ago, Ian Happ sat in Chicago Cubs manager David Ross’ office at Dodger Stadium.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Ian Happ earns first All-Star selection: ‘Super emotional’

The Cubs are set to send two players to the All-Star Game, Happ and Willson Contreras.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs molding identity on the base paths: ‘They’re hungry’

Seiya Suzuki’s inside-the-park home run, Ian Happ and Rafael Ortega’s double steal, and Christopher Morel’s push bunt highlight different elements of the Cubs’ plan of attack.

Los Angeles Times

Dodgers beat Cubs for fifth straight win as Will Smith’s single in 10th caps rally

LOS ANGELES — On Friday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ late-game rally against the Chicago Cubs began after their starting pitcher blocked home plate.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs squander strong start by Keegan Thompson, lose to Dodgers in 10 innings

Thompson didn’t allow an earned run in 5 2⁄3 innings. Closer David Robertson couldn’t hold a one-run lead.

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