BEN BROWN NEWS

Falls short of win Saturday Brown came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks, allowing one run on three hits and four walks over four innings. He struck out six.

Impact The 25-year-old righty ran up his pitch count and couldn't qualify for the win, needing 100 pitches (63 strikes) to record 12 outs before exiting. Brown did rack up 38 called or swinging strikes, as he tries to build a case to remain in the rotation when Javier Assad (oblique) comes off the IL. Brown will take a 4.57 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 26:13 K:BB through 21.2 innings into his next outing, which lines up to come at home next weekend against the Phillies.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki and Busch hit consecutive home runs, lead Cubs over Diamondbacks 6-2

Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch hit consecutive home runs in a four-run second-inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs face the Diamondbacks leading series 1-0

The Chicago Cubs play the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading the series 1-0

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kelly homers twice, Tucker hits go ahead shot as Cubs outslug Diamondbacks 13-11

Carson Kelly homered twice, Kyle Tucker hit a go-ahead two-run homer in a six-run eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs outslugged the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-11

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Is Mike Trout back?: The 10 best storylines that happened in MLB last week

Here's a look at the standout stats and thrilling performances from the past week in MLB.

6 DAYS AGO

Cubs Craig Counsell "Proud" of Pitchers Bounce-Back Performance Against Dodgers Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is “proud” of Ben Brown’s bounce-back performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

APRIL 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Silences Dodgers for victory Brown (2-1) earned the win over the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing five hits and striking out five batters over six scoreless innings.

Impact Brown cruised through six, as Los Angeles didn't manage any extra-base hits against him. The right-hander came into the contest having issued nine free passes over 11.2 innings, but he had outstanding control Saturday, throwing 59 of 84 pitches for strikes and finishing the outing without issuing a walk. Brown has pitched in four games this season -- three times as a starter and once in relief -- and has posted a 5.09 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB over 17.2 frames. His next start lines up to be against Arizona at home.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Silences Dodgers for victory Brown (2-1) earned the win over the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing five hits and striking out five batters over six scoreless innings.

Impact Brown cruised through his six frames, as Los Angeles didn't manage any extra-base hits against him. The right-hander came into the contest having issued nine free passes over 11.2 innings, but he had outstanding control Saturday, throwing 59 of 84 pitches for strikes and finishing the outing without issuing a walk. Brown has pitched in four games this season -- three times as a starter and once in relief -- and has posted a 5.09 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB over 17.2 frames. His next start lines up to be against Arizona at home.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs have big night in 16-0 rout of Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs had a big night against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers

APRIL 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs make history with 16-0 win against Dodgers Cubs starter Ben Brown's steadiness and the offense's late-innings rally made for a lopsided victory at Dodger Stadium.

APRIL 13 • SUNTIMES.COM

Cubs hand Dodgers worst shutout loss in franchise history with 16-0 thrashing

Ben Brown used a two-pitch mix to throw six scoreless innings, and the Chicago Cubs got 14 runs on 15 hits in the final three innings of a 1...

APRIL 13

Dodgers host the Cubs on 7-game home win streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Chicago Cubs aiming to extend a seven-game home winning streak

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yamamoto tosses 2-hit ball over 6 innings and Edman hits 3-run homer as Dodgers beat Cubs 3-0

Yoshinobu Yamamoto scattered two hits over six innings, Tommy Edman snapped a scoreless tie with a three-run homer in the sixth and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-...

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shaky outing versus Padres Brown allowed five runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out five over four innings Sunday versus the Padres. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Brown needed 35 pitches to complete a disastrous first inning during which he allowed three runs while facing all nine batters in the Padres lineup. He responded with consecutive scoreless innings but surrendered a two-out, two-run homer to Jackson Merrill in the fourth. Brown's shaky command returned after he showed some improvement his last time out. He hasn't looked comfortable as a starter yet and lines up for a difficult matchup on the road against the Dodgers next weekend.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Turner's error allows Fernando Tatis Jr. to score go-ahead run in Padres' 8-7 win over Cubs

Luis Arraez had four hits, Fernando Tatis Jr. scored the go-ahead run in the ninth inning when first baseman Justin Turner couldn’t make the catch to finish a double play, and the...

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs try to sweep series against the Padres

The Chicago Cubs will try to sweep a three-game series with a victory over the San Diego Padres

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carson Kelly homers as the Cubs beat the Padres 7-1 for their 5th straight win

Carson Kelly homered and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 7-1 for their fifth consecutive win

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs win Monday Brown allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five batters over five innings to earn the win over the Athletics on Monday.

Impact Brown wasn't exceptionally sharp in the outing, but he was backed by plenty of run support in the 18-3 Chicago victory. The right-hander threw 45 of 75 pitches for strikes and looked better than he did in his season debut, when he gave up three runs (two earned) over 2.2 frames out of the bullpen and took the loss against the Dodgers in Tokyo, Japan. Brown walked three batters in that brief appearance, so it was a step in the right direction for him to issue two free passes across five innings Monday.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly hits for cycle and Cubs power past Athletics 18-3 in 1st MLB game at Sutter Health Park

Carson Kelly hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Michael Busch launched a two-run homer on the way to a career-high four RBIs, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Athletics 18-3...

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics open 3-game series with the Cubs

The Athletics begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Monday

MARCH 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks rally for 8 runs in the eighth to beat the Cubs 10-6, split 4-game series

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a game-tying, two-run homer, Josh Naylor had the go-ahead RBI double and the Arizona Diamondbacks used an eight-run eighth inning to rally past the Chicago...

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Cubs name RHP Ben Brown as the 5th starter while RHP Brad Keller makes the bullpen Ben Brown, 25, will open the season as the Chicago Cubs’ fifth starter in the rotation, coming off a great rookie season that was cut short...

MARCH 26 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Cubs give Ben Brown chance to be a breakout pitcher in 2025 MLB season | Sporting News Chicago's right-handed starter has lots of promise.

MARCH 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nabs rotation spot The Cubs informed Brown on Tuesday that he will begin the season as the club's No. 5 starter, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 25-year-old took the loss out of the bullpen in the season opener in Japan last week as he surrendered three runs (two earned) across 2.2 innings, but he apparently showed enough during camp to win the rotation spot. Brown started in eight of his 15 appearances as a rookie last year and had a 3.58 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 64:19 K:BB across 55.1 innings, and he may need to perform similarly this year to retain the rotation spot since Javier Assad (oblique) potentially returning early in the season.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Still competing for fifth spot Brown remains in the mix for the Cubs' No. 5 rotation spot along with Colin Rea, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brown took the loss in relief in Chicago's season-opening loss in Tokyo on Tuesday, but he could slot into the rotation once the Cubs begin the domestic portion of their season later this week. The veteran Rea seems like the favorite for the role, with Brown shifting to long relief, but manager Craig Counsell said he is still considering both pitchers. Javier Assad (oblique) could ultimately reclaim the spot once he returns, but either Brown or Rea should see a short-term boost in fantasy value, depending on whichever player is starting.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE