Ian Happ’s journey brought him to his 1,000th game in a Chicago Cubs uniform Saturday. He became the 32nd player in franchise history and just the ninth since 1969 to reach the milestone.

Happ’s statistics reflect a player who has not only survived but thrived in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he has compiled an impressive 18.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR), demonstrating his value on both offense and defense. His career stats include:

CHICAGO – Cubs reliever Nate Pearson stood on the mound, jaw dropped, hands atop his head in disbelief. Ian Happ sat in the dirt in foul territory up the left-field line, shifted to a knee and tossed in the baseball that he had no business catching on Saturday afternoon.

Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s reported 14-year, $500 million contract extension could be an indication of the market next winter.

Chicago Cubs star Kyle Tucker says he isn’t sure how Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s massive deal will impact his future

The Cubs made an aggressive push to acquire star outfielder Kyle Tucker over the winter, with this season’s goal of making the playoffs as the driving, motivating force. The fact that Tucker can hit free agency next offseason was a situation that could be tabled until necessary.