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Ben Brown is in his second year as a pitcher for the Cubs. While he has spent most of his time as a starter, he has also spent periods in the bullpen. Brown was acquired from the Phillies’ farm system by way of trade in 2022.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 12

Chicago Cubs: One struggling pitcher could benefit from a move to the bullpen

The Chicago Cubs return to Wrigley for a series with the Pittsburgh Pirates, which kicks off a 10-game home stand. This home stand will test the Cubs’ endurance, as they haven’t had a day off in almost two weeks.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 12

Cubs' Craig Counsell Sends 10-Word Message to Struggling Pitcher

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ben Brown has not built upon his 2024 success, yet. After an impressive rookie campaign that saw Brown go 1-3 with a 3.58 ERA, a 3.11 FIP, and 64 strikeouts to 19 walks over 55 and 1/3 innings, eight starts, and 15 appearances, he has struggled to progress.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 11

Chicago Cubs manager sent Ben Brown warning about MLB career after 7-2 loss

The Chicago Cubs‘ hopes of winning their three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies were effectively smashed when starting pitcher Ben Brown surrendered three earned runs in the first inning.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 11

Ben Brown, Cubs ride momentum into finale vs. Phillies

Ben Brown and Jesus Luzardo are trending in different directions heading into the Wednesday matchup between the visiting Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 7

Chicago Cubs: Young pitcher’s step forward is silver lining in dark-cloud loss

The Chicago Cubs may have dropped the series opener 3-1 to the Detroit Tigers on Friday, but it didn’t feel entirely like a loss. In the shadows of defeat, in a much-hyped battle between the American League-best Tigers and National League-best Cubs, the Cubs may have witnessed the emergence of a key– and much-needed– starting rotation asset.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / June 6

Chicago Cubs Flamethrower Faces Possible Role Change

The Chicago Cubs have been able to weather the storm of injuries to their starting rotation so far in 2025. Justin Steele is out for the season with an elbow injury.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 1

Young Cubs Pitcher Rose to Occasion in Low Scoring Victory Over Reds

When Drew Pomeranz stepped out to open Saturday's contest against the Cincinnati Reds for the Chicago Cubs, it looked like manager Craig Counsell was going with a bullpen game -- a risky move given the unit's numbers this season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 31

Chicago Cubs get a strong performance from two of their pitchers

The Chicago Cubs worked their way back into the win column, by shutting out the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 and giving the close to 40,000 fans in attendance a great showing.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / May 31

Ben Brown shines on mound as Cubs blank Reds

Seiya Suzuki doubled in a run in the eighth inning to break a scoreless tie and four Chicago pitchers combined on a one-hitter as the Cubs beat the visiting Cincinnati Reds 2-0 on Saturday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 31

'Under 95 MPH;' Cubs’ Ben Brown gets honest about 1st inning issues

25 year old Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ben Brown recently got honest about his issues during the first inning. His comments came to fruition after the organization announced that they were going to use Drew Pomeranz as an opener for him during Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / May 30

Cubs looking for better start from Ben Brown against Reds

Ben Brown might look like a different pitcher when he takes the mound for the Chicago Cubs in the second game of their three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Saturday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 30

Chicago Cubs announce who will start on Saturday: Report

The Chicago Cubs opened a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds by losing game one by a score of 6-2. The Cubs won four straight before dropping the opener to the Reds and will try to get back into the win column tomorrow.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 25

Calls mount for Chicago Cubs to DFA starting pitcher after giving up 8 earned runs

The Chicago Cubs‘ starting rotation was rocked this weekend in their series against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Colin Rea surrendered six earned runs through 5.0 innings pitched on an 108 pitch count in Chicago’s 6-4 loss to the Reds on Saturday.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 22

Cubs Converted Reliever Must Return to Bullpen When Starters Get Healthy

The Chicago Cubs have powered their way to relevance this season with an offense that continues to put up huge numbers. While the lineup has been able to keep Chicago's heads above water even through some significant struggles from the pitching staff, it's not exactly a recipe for success in the postseason.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 20

Cubs Top Prospect Reveals Swing Adjustments He's Made After Huge Return to MLB

The Chicago Cubs dropped a disappointing game on Monday night in the first of a six-game road trip and a three-game set against the Miami Marlins. With an ugly start from Ben Brown before Daniel Palencia blew it in the ninth inning, the Cubs squandered a seven-run effort from the offense, something which is always going to be frustrating.

MLB News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / May 19

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 27

Chicago Cubs Cannot Afford this Struggling Version of Former Top Prospect

The Chicago Cubs dropped just their second game of the last week on Saturday afternoon against the Philadelphia Phillies. Though they still have a chance on Sunday night to win their seventh series of the last eight with a rubber match, a somewhat disturbing trend emerged during the loss.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 27

Chicago Cubs: Why this starter needs a 3rd pitch in his arsenal to succeed

The Chicago Cubs were beaten yesterday when the Philadelphia Phillies scored 10 runs, six of which came off yesterday’s starter, Ben Brown, who did not have his best stuff.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 17

Chicago Cubs Could Make Surprising Starting Rotation Decision

Chicago Cubs prospect Ben Brown could enter the starting rotation this year. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, “The Cubs are giving serious consideration to putting hard-throwing right-hander Ben Brown in the rotation’s fifth spot.” The Cubs would make a high-risk, high-reward move by acquiring the former top prospect.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / October 25

Short-Lived Rookie Season For Chicago Cubs Flamethrower

Ben Brown put a jolt in the Chicago Cubs pitching staff this season. The hard-throwing right-hander spent time in both the starting rotation and bullpen in 2024 before being put on the injured list with a neck injury that kept him out for the remainder of the regular season.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 14

Cubs rookie starter diagnosed with stress reaction in neck

Cubs right-hander Ben Brown was placed on the injured list with a neck strain last week, but the team has now diagnosed him with a more ominous-sounding stress reaction in his neck.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 30, 2024

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Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / March 25, 2024

Ben Brown Is Knocking, The Cubs Might Have To Open Up

Acquired in the David Robertson trade with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2022, RHP Ben Brown has been climbing up the Chicago Cubs system rather quickly.