With Porter Hodge unavailable because of a left oblique issue that will land him on the injured list, manager Craig Counsell turned to Palencia to close out the ninth inning Monday at LoanDepot Park. The 25-year-old hard-throwing right-hander retired the first two batters he faced and went ahead 0-2 on No. 8 hitter Derek Hill when he hung a slider.

Ryan Weathers strikes out Ian Happ to end the top of the 5th inning for his fourth punch out of the game

The Chicago Cubs received some great injury news on Tuesday, as outfielder Ian Happ returned from the injured list. However, Happ's comeback made for a tough de

What had been a precautionary approach to keep left fielder Ian Happ out of the Chicago Cubs lineup has now extended into the homestand.

After an offseason filled with drama surrounding Seiya Suzuki’s transition to a near full-time designated hitter role, the Cubs outfielder has temporarily found himself back in regular defensive action recently thanks to Ian Happ’s absence.

Ian Happ probably isn't all that attached to the idea of batting leadoff. There's a chance he lost the job forever this weekend. Pete Crow-Armstrong continued to do everything for the Cubs while