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Ben Brown
Chicago Cubs
Pitcher
2025 Projected Value: $0
2025 Actual Value: $0 Difference: $0
Based on 10-team NL-only league

Player Stats Daily Log

Year	W	L	Sv	Hold	IP	H	BB	SO	ER	ERA	WHIP	Rate
2025 proj	3	2	0	2	51.0	42	19	58	20	3.53	1.196	15.5
2025	5	7	0	0	88.3	104	27	99	61	6.22	1.483	-23.0
2024	1	3	0	1	55.3	41	19	64	22	3.58	1.084	17.5

Player News

Date	News
7/27/25	Ben Brown and Nico Hoerner help the Cubs top the White Sox 5-4. Ben Brown pitched five effective innings, Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs topped the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Sunday. Nico Hoerner added two hits and a key defensive play as the Cubs won the rubber game in the weekend set. The Cubs (62-43) remained tied with Milwaukee for first place in the NL Central. Source: https://www.nhregister.com/sports/article/ben-brow...
7/27/25	Ranking 8 Cubs starting pitching trade candidates from best to worst. Ranking 8 Cubs starting pitching trade candidates from best to worst These are some of the starting pitchers the Chicago Cubs could acquire at this year's trade deadline By Rich Eberwein \| Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article Boston Red Sox v Minnesota Twins \| David Berding/GettyImages Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article Starting pitching is a clear need for the Chicago Cubs at this year's trade deadline, and there have been an avalanche of rumors circulating the internet about the team being in on virtually everyone who could be available. The Cubs are currently using their bullpen to hold down one of their rotation spots, with Ben Brown and Chris Flexen getting the Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/ranking-8-cubs-starting-pi...
7/27/25	White Sox and Cubs play, winner secures 3-game series. Chicago Cubs (61-43, first in the NL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (38-67, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Ben Brown (4-7, 6.48 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 95 strikeouts); White Sox: Grant Taylor (0-1, 3.93 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 23 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -193, White Sox +162; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: Both the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday. Chicago is 38-67 overall and 22-30 at home. The White Sox have a 26-13 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents. Chicago has gone 28-24 in road games and 61-43 overall. The Cubs rank third in MLB play with 155 total Source: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/...
7/22/25	Ben Brown's Cubs future just took a nosedive after another brutal outing. Ben Brown made his return to the Major League roster on Monday night, and the result was one that Chicago Cubs fans have become all too familiar with. After using Ryan Brasier to pitch the first inning during Monday's loss to the Kansas City Royals, the Cubs turned to Brown with the hope that a bulk appearance could get his career trajectory back on track. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/ben-brown-s-cubs-future-ju...
7/21/25	Cubs Recall Ben Brown, option Ethan Roberts to Triple-A Iowa in Pitching Shuffle. The Chicago Cubs announced a swap of pitchers between their active 26-man roster and Triple-A Iowa on Monday. Right-hander Ben Brown is on his way back to the Major Leagues, while fellow righty Ethan Roberts will join the minor league affiliate in Iowa. Brown, who has been deployed both as a starter and as a reliever in his two MLB stints, has struggled in his appearances with the Cubs in 2025. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/cubs-recall-ben-b...
7/20/25	Cubs could be giving Ben Brown one last start before trade talks heat up. Cubs could be giving Ben Brown one last start before trade talks heat up Ben Brown's return might be more about his trade value than the Cubs' needs By Jordan Campbell \| Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article Chicago Cubs v St. Louis Cardinals \| Dilip Vishwanat/GettyImages Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article Jameson Taillon's spot in the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation will be up on Monday when the Cubs host the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field, and it seems that the stage is set for Ben Brown to make his return to the Major League team. Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports that Brown is expected to make the start for the Cubs on Monday night. Assuming Brown does Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/cubs-could-be-giving-ben-b...
6/25/25	Cubs’ Ben Brown To Work on Changeup, Build Confidence in Triple-a. Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell recently commented on demoted starting pitcher Ben Brown and what he needs to work on. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/cubs-ben-brown-ch...
6/25/25	[Sporting News] - Cubs ‘keeping a close eye’ on 2-time Yankees All-Star after Ben Brown news. The Chicago Cubs are “scouring the market” and have reportedly targeted a $67 million veteran trade replacement. Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
6/24/25	Cubs demotes struggling starter to make room for injury return. The Cubs have sent down Ben Brown after a miserable start against the Cardinals and reinstated Porter Hodge from the IL. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/cubs-demotes-stru...
6/24/25	Ben Brown shift could be first domino in Cubs' pitching overhaul. A move to the bullpen may not be the only thing the Chicago Cubs are considering when it comes to what's next for Ben Brown. Brown flashed signs of excellence during the early innings of his start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, holding the Cardinals without a run for the first three innings of the game. The wheels began to fall off in the fourth inning when Brown allowed a two-run home run to Lars Nootbaar. When all was said and done, in five innings of work, Brown was tagged for 8 runs on 9 hits. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/ben-brown-shift-could-be-f...
6/23/25	After a ‘frustrating’ start in the Chicago Cubs’ 8-2 loss, will Ben Brown get a reset in Triple A?. ST. LOUIS — In a low, monotone voice, a downtrodden Ben Brown tried to explain another start that had gone awry. For nearly four innings, Brown held the St. Louis Cardinals in check on Monday at Busch Stadium, the rivals’ first series of the season. Until small moments spiraled into game-altering ones. Brown couldn’t put away Willson Contreras with two outs in the fourth, and the former Cubs ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/frustrating-start...
6/23/25	Cubs visit the Cardinals to open 4-game series. Chicago Cubs (46-31, first in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (42-36, third in the NL Central) St. Louis; Monday, 7:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Ben Brown (4-5, 5.57 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 88 strikeouts); Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (4-6, 4.08 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 66 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cardinals -110, Cubs -109; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals host the Chicago Cubs to open a four-game series. St. Louis is 42-36 overall and 24-15 at home. The Cardinals have the fourth-ranked team on-base percentage in the NL at .327. Chicago has a 21-16 record on the road and a 46-31 record overall. The Cubs have gone 25-7 in games when they hit at least two home Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2025/06/cubs-visit-the-car...
6/18/25	Cubs Predicted to Cut Ties With Top Prospect Ben Brown After Shota Imanaga News. The Chicago Cubs were predicted to demote pitching prospect Ben Brown once Shota Imanaga returns from injury. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/cubs-predicted-cu...
6/13/25	Analyst suggests Cubs are hindering Ben Brown's development with recent strategy?. Analyst suggests Cubs are hindering Ben Brown's development with recent strategy? Some in the media are arguing the Cubs fueled a mental block by ditching the opener that once steadied Ben Brown. By Oliver Vandervoort \| Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article Ben Brown discusses pitching strategy with other members of the Chicago Cubs' bench. \| Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article Ben Brown has become a bit of an enigma wrapped inside a riddle, wrapped inside a puzzle for the Chicago Cubs. The young hurler has the talent to be a mainstay in a MLB rotation. But fans and his manager appear to be losing patience with his struggles, especially this season. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/analyst-suggests-cubs-are-...
6/11/25	For Chicago Cubs righty Ben Brown, the mental adjustments and new changeup grip are part of learning process. PHILADELPHIA — Ben Brown knew something needed to change. The Chicago Cubs’ right-hander surrendered 14 runs in a two-start stretch against the Miami Marlins and Cincinnati Reds three weeks ago, failing to get out of the fifth in games that were each bookended by rough innings. Brown followed with two of his best starts of the season by allowing just two runs, two walks and striking out 16 ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/chicago-cubs-hand...
6/11/25	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's Brown (3-4, 5.37 ERA) lowered his ERA by more than a run over his past two outings. Brown allowed two runs and struck out seven in seven innings at Detroit. "Ben can go toe to toe stuff-wise with anybody," Cubs manager Craig Counsell said of the 25-year-old right-hander. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/ben-brown-...
6/04/25	The Cubs' most valuable pitcher this season might come as a surprise to fans. By one measure, the fireballing young righty has given the Cubs more than any other member of the rotation. Ben Brown's struggles in the Chicago Cubs rotation have been well-noted over the past few weeks. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/the-cubs-most-valuable-pit...
5/30/25	Cubs could try an opener to help starter Brown. Ben Brown has struggled in the first inning so far this season. While he works on a solution, the Chicago Cubs might try a different approach. Manager Craig Counsell said the team could use an opener on Saturday for Brown's regular turn in the rotation. The plan depends on what happens during Friday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45394512/cubs-...
5/26/25	This recently released All-Star could be Cubs' backup plan for struggling Ben Brown. With two months till the trade deadline, Chicago could look for cheap stopgap solutions. Sunday's come-from-behind, series-clinching win over the Cincinnati Reds was powered by one of the best offenses in baseball, but young Chicago Cubs right-hander Ben Brown again struggled, raising questions about his long-term role on the pitching staff. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/this-recently-released-all...
5/25/25	Reds and Cubs meet, winner claims 3-game series. Chicago Cubs (31-21, first in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (26-27, third in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Ben Brown (3-3, 5.44 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 58 strikeouts); Reds: Nick Lodolo (4-4, 3.22 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 49 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -120, Reds +100; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: Both the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday. Cincinnati is 26-27 overall and 14-13 in home games. The Reds have the 10th-best team ERA in baseball at 3.68. Chicago has gone 16-11 on the road and 31-21 overall. The Cubs have gone 25-4 in games when they scored at least five runs. Sunday's game Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2025/05/reds-and-cubs-meet...

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