Ian Happ

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was pulled after throwing six no-hit innings versus the Chicago Cubs on Friday.Skenes, the first overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, threw 100 pitches before his removal. He's expected to work with an innings limit while he adjusts to life in the majors.The 21-year-old opened his second start with seven straight strikeouts. He brought the heat early, blowing 100-mph heaters past Mike Tauchman, Ian Happ, and Cody Bellinger. Skenes strikes out the side in the 1st on straight heat pic.twitter.com/f33WOJstaJ MLB (@MLB) May 17, 2024 Skenes picked up right where he left off in the second inning, retiring the heart of the Cubs' lineup with ease. Paul Skenes is on pace to strikeout 27 today ...Six batters, six strikeouts. pic.twitter.com/obSuXLYdeq MLB (@MLB) May 17, 2024 He then struck out Nick Madrigal for the first out of the third inning before Pete Crow-Armstrong ended the strikeout streak by grounding out.Skenes, MLB's top-ranked pitching prospect, made his highly anticipated MLB debut Saturday against the Cubs. He allowed three earned runs and struck out seven over four innings.Ahead of Friday's start, he brushed off concerns that the Cubs would have an easier time facing him the second time around. "Go ahead and adjust. Good luck." -Paul Skenes on hitters having more film to watch now pic.twitter.com/nzq9wwStBc Talkin Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) May 17, 2024 Skenes became just the fourth Pirates pitcher to strike out double-digit hitters in a game before his 22nd birthday, and the first since John Candelaria in 1975. Copyright © 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Cubs have dealt with plenty of injuries this season, but two of their most important players are set to miss their second consecutive game on Wednesday night. Infielder Nico Hoerner, who had been shifted over to shortstop after Dansby Swanson landed on the injured list with a knee issue, will be out of action for the second straight...

The Cubs ended their game against the Mets on Wednesday in dramatic fashion. A game-tying tag-up attempt by Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was caught short as Ian Happ threw him out from left field. But was Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya violating the league s new plate-blocking rule? Here s the replay. The new rule, nicknamed The Buster Posey Rule, prohibits catchers...

The Chicago Cubs were clinging to a 1-0 lead over the New York Mets in the ninth inning of Wednesday s game, but Ian Happ sent fans in the Big Apple home on a sour note as he helped pull off an incredible double play to secure the win.