The Latest Breaking News from Ian Happ

Reliever David Robertson walked in the tying run in the ninth inning of the Cubs’ 5-2 extra-innings loss to the Brewers on Monday.

Cubs catcher Yan Gomes, who is opposed to an automated strike zone, says the “best thing in baseball” is the human element.

Cubs starter Keegan Thompson held the Pirates to one run through six innings.

Contreras and Happ have risen above the woeful state of the Cubs.

Cubs starter Keegan Thompson allowed seven runs, including three homers, in three innings.

The top three teams stay the same, but an electric back-end bullpen combo has the Brewers steadily climbing.

Patrick Wisdom has homered in four straight games, a feat no Cub has accomplished since Anthony Rizzo in 2015.

CHICAGO — As the Pirates stepped off the team bus on Sunday night in Chicago, manager Derek Shelton had a brief talk with rookie outfielder Jack Suwinski.

CHICAGO — JT Brubaker stood hunched over near third base, screaming out of desperation, trying his best to get the attention of his teammates. It was no use. Ian Happ's pop fly dropped, Willson Contreras reached second base without a play, and the Pirates' caravan of catastrophe had already left…