The rookie Cubs righthander was hit hard in this loss. After Ben Brown’s seven no-hit innings against the Brewers last week, hopes were high for another good outing from the Cubs rookie.
The Cincinnati Reds (25-33) serve as underdogs on the moneyline (+102) in Sunday’s contest versus the Chicago Cubs (29-30). The game starts at 2:20 PM ET on MARQ.
The Cincinnati Reds (25-33) go on the road at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs (29-30) at 2:20 PM ET on Sunday. The Cubs will look to Ben Brown (1-1) versus the Reds and Nick Lodolo (4-2).
Memorial Day marks a third of the Major League Baseball season being in the books, so I thought it was a good time to check in on some of the best young pitchers in baseball this season, including Cubs pitchers Shōta Imanaga and Ben Brown.
The Chicago Cubs rotation has been above-average to start the season on most nights. However, they've dealt with injuries and could be in the mix to land another arm.
The Chicago Cubs have seemingly struck gold with rookie right-hander Ben Brown. The versatile Cubs pitcher has been used both as a starter and out of the bullpen in 2024.
Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Ben Brown was untouchable against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, and he carved out a spot in the MLB history books as a result.
And Ben Brown was magnificent. So that’s what it takes — extra innings. The Cubs bats were silent for nine, as they have been way too many times this month.
The Chicago Cubs got a stellar performance from rookie Ben Brown on Tuesday, who went 7.0 innings of no-hit ball in his sixth MLB start against their rival Milwaukee Brewers.
After a shameful performance on Monday, the Chicago Cubs finally broke a five-game losing streak at the perfect time. The North Siders couldn't afford to leave Milwaukee without a win, and they're hoping Tuesday's triumph over the Brewers is the spark they need to get them back on track.
The Chicago Cubs (27-27) carry a five-game losing streak into a road contest against the Milwaukee Brewers (31-22) at 7:40 PM ET on Tuesday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Brewers will send Freddy Peralta (3-3) to the mound, while Ben Brown (1-1) will take the ball for the Cubs.
At least Ben Brown was once again a huge positive.
After a win in the first game of the series on Tuesday and a poor loss on Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs needed a win on Thursday in order to secure their first series win since Mother's Day weekend.
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.
The Cubs are expecting to welcome shortstop Dansby Swanson back from the injured list prior to Tuesday’s series opener against the Braves, as noted by Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun Times.
The Cubs currently sit at a solid 20-14 record, just one game back of the Brewers for the NL Central lead.
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.
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.
The Chicago Cubs are set to recall pitching prospect Ben Brown on Saturday, according to multiple reports, while left-hander Justin Steele will be placed on the 15-day injured list with a hamstring issue first diagnosed as a strain.
The Cubs will see what he can do as a starter.
The Chicago Cubs lost the Season opener Thursday to the Texas Rangers 4-3 in 10 innings. They also saw Justin Steele leave the game before the end of the bottom of the fifth inning with an apparent hamstring issue after making a play on a bunt.
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.
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.
The Chicago Cubs are running out of excuses to not call up pitcher Ben Brown the next time they have an opening on their pitching staff. Brown, who is considered the Cubs’ No.
Ben Brown is pitching his way into an option for the Chicago Cubs at some point this season. But will it be as a starter or in the bullpen? The Cubs acquired Brown last season in the David Robertson trade, which went down at the trade deadline.
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