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Bearcats' Ian Happ hits fifth homer for Iowa Cubs in eight games
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Ian Happ being called up by Chicago Cubs after almost 100 games in Triple-A Iowa
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Cubs send message to Ian Happ with an early demotion to Triple-A Iowa - The Athletic
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Ian Happ 'definitely surprised' by demotion from Chicago to Iowa Cubs
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Through the highs and lows, Kyle Schwarber has the same blue-collar mentality: 'Go work.' - The Athletic
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Cincinnati Baseball: Chicago Cubs star outfielder Ian Happ receives multi-year contract extension
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Through the highs and lows, Kyle Schwarber has the same blue-collar mentality: 'Go work.' - The Athletic
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Ian Happ extension: Cubs outfielder agrees to three-year, $61 million deal, adding to strong Chicago core