The parents of Moisés Ballesteros traveled from Venezuela thinking they were going to see their son play for the Chicago Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate in Iowa

The Cubs ’ usual leadoff hitter, Ian Happ, was out of the lineup. He’d felt some discomfort in his oblique on a swing in his first at-bat Friday, manager Craig Counsell said. Happ remained in the game but checked in with trainers that night.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (oblique) remains out of the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field. Happ is being considered day-to-day with oblique discomfort,

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell gave an update on outfielder Ian Happ, who missed the team's last two games with an oblique injury.

The Cubs are calling up intriguing prospect Moisés Ballesteros to replace injured outfielder Ian Happ, and Eric Samulski explains why the catcher/first baseman brings major offensive potential to Chicago.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (oblique) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the New York Mets. Happ reportedly felt something in his oblique following his first plate appearance on Friday.