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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 23
Ben Brown belongs in the Cubs bullpen. Here’s why. 
I am thinking of a pitcher. He made 17 starts early in his career and the results were not good: 5.49 ERA, 1.341 WHIP, his teams were 5-12 in those 17 games.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 4
Cubs Magic Number For NL Wild Card Berth Stalls After Loss To Braves
One minute the Chicago Cubs had a no-hitter going and the next they ended up losing, 5-1, to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Chicago rookie starter Cade Horton threw five innings of no-hit baseball, as he struck out six and walked one.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 22
Chicago Cubs’ Ben Brown under fire for giving up 7 runs in loss to Royals
The Chicago Cubs sent Ben Brown down to Triple-A after he gave up eight earned runs in an 8-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on June 23. Nearly a month later, Brown gave up seven earned runs in his first appearance in the majors since he was sent down to Iowa.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 21
Chicago Cubs make a surprising change to their lineup before game one with the Royals
The Chicago Cubs welcome the Kansas City Royals into Wrigley for a three-game series. This series could prove to be a scouting mission for the Cubs, as the Royals have a few players whom the Cubs could trade for.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 21
Chicago Cubs make two roster moves before series with the Royals: Report
The Chicago Cubs, coming out of the All-Star break, have performed well, taking two of three games from the Boston Red Sox. The Cubs now welcome the Kansas City Royals for a three-game series, which could be a tryout for some of the Royals players, with a few potentially getting traded in the coming weeks.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 25
Chicago Cubs ask Ben Brown to make major change to pitching style after demotion
The Chicago Cubs sent Ben Brown to Iowa on Tuesday after the starting pitcher gave up eight runs on nine hits in 5.0 innings pitched in the team’s 8-2 loss to the St.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / June 24
Cubs Option Ben Brown to Triple-A, Activate Porter Hodge
After many rough starts for the Chicago Cubs, Ben Brown has finally been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. In a corresponding move, right-hander Porter Hodge was reinstated from the injured list.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 25
Chicago Cubs: MLB suspends pitcher for 60 games without pay
The Chicago Cubs are set to do some shuffling with the minor league pitching roster this week. Following a dreadful outing on Monday night that included giving up eight earned runs on nine hits, the Cubs are sending Ben Brown down to Iowa.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24
Cubs option veteran pitcher amid up-and-down season
Reliever Porter Hodge was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 24
Chicago Cubs manager sends message to Ben Brown amid upcoming Iowa decision
Ben Brown’s ERA jumped to 6.13 following the Chicago Cubs‘ 8-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night, his third loss in four outings. Brown gave up nine hits, four home runs, and eight earned runs to the Cardinals’ batters.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 23
Calls mount for Chicago Cubs to take drastic action on Ben Brown
On Sunday, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell faced heavy criticism for keeping Colin Rea on the mound until the starting pitcher surrendered seven earned runs in a 14-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 18
Cubs blast Brewers in series opener, extend NL Central lead
The Chicago Cubs continue to prove they are the class of the National League Central. And on Tuesday, Chicago won a back and forth game over the team right behind it in the standings.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / June 13
The Next Step For Ben Brown
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 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 / 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 / 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, 2024
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, 2024
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 11, 2024
Chicago Cubs Place Ben Brown On Injured List
The Chicago Cubs placed right hander Ben Brown on the injured list prior to Tuesday's game. Brown will hit the 15-day IL with a neck strain, retroactive to June 9.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / May 23, 2024
Ben Brown Named Starter for Cubs on Thursday
Following a 9-2 beatdown from the Atlanta Braves, the Chicago Cubs informed the public regarding who will start on Thursday. When starters were originally announced prior to the series, Thursday was left as an open slot on the probable pitchers list.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 15, 2024
Cubs' Ben Brown bids to pick up more steam vs. Diamondbacks
The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks enter Monday night's start of a three-game series in Phoenix coming off of series wins. The Cubs beat the Seattle Mariners in two of three games in Seattle, and the Diamondbacks won two of three contests from the visiting St.
Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / April 9, 2024
Young Cub To Make First Career Start Tuesday
It was announced Monday night that young right-hander Ben Brown will be making his first career start tonight. The 24-year-old will be opposed in San Diego by all-star Joe Musgrove in game two of a three-game series.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 30, 2024
Cubs to call up top pitching prospect
The Cubs will see what he can do as a starter.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 16, 2023
Pair of young Cubs pitchers seeing trade interest
The Chicago Cubs might not be motivated to move them, but teams appear to have trade interest in two of the club's more intriguing young arms.
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