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The Chicago Cubs’ starting rotation has without a doubt been the most consistent part of their roster so far in the 2025 season. They are coming off a 16-0 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night where Ben Brown dazzled in his six innings of work as the team’s starter.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 6

Cliff Floyd Sounds Off on Cubs Brutal Game-Losing Error, Managerial Decisions

The Chicago Cubs had a chance to sweep the San Diego Padres Sunday afternoon. The game started with Ben Brown allowing three runs in the top of the first inning.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / April 6

Game 10: San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs

Your game thread for April 6, 2025. Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL Watch: Padres TV Listen: 97.3 The Fan Projected matchup: Kyle Hart vs. Ben Brown Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 1

Chicago Cubs miss out on 2X All-Star starting pitcher they negotiated with because of money

The Chicago Cubs began the regular season with uncertainty at the fifth spot on the starting rotation. Following the Cubs’ 0-2 start against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Japan, the team chose to name Ben Brown as the fifth pitcher in the starting rotation.

Athletics News / ChiCitySports / March 31

Chicago Cubs fifth starter key to success against the Athletics

The Chicago Cubs are coming off a split in Arizona where it was a mixed-bag worth of performances from their offense and pitching staff. Three-fourths of the Cubs’ starting pitchers showed up and did their job of keeping the team in the ballgame, but the bullpen was the one that cost them the series finale on Sunday.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Cubs Announce Fifth Starting Pitcher

Ben Brown has been announced as the fifth starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. The 25-year-old was off to a strong rookie season in 2024 before a neck injury derailed his Summer.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 22

3 ptichers Chicago Cubs could sign amid negotiation rumors

The Chicago Cubs began their trip to Japan with uncertainty surrounding their pitching rotation. The Cubs could use a solid arm for the fifth rotation spot.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 21

Chicago Cubs: Latest round of cuts could signal a winner for the fifth starter spot

The Chicago Cubs will have their second Opening Day on March 27 when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks, where they’ll face their top two pitchers, Zac Gallen and Corbin Burnes.

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 / ChiCitySports / March 17

Chicago Cubs ‘giving serious consideration’ to making huge change for rotation: Report

One theme emerging from spring training for the Chicago Cubs is that the pitching rotation is a work in progress. The Cubs are monitoring veteran free agent pitchers as they prepare to begin the regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on Tuesday.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 7

Chicago Cubs’ future superstar may begin 2025 season in minors after all

The Chicago Cubs stand to have a pretty strong starting rotation. Even with Javier Assad’s left oblique strain sidelining him and forcing him to start the season on the injured list, the team still looks deep when it comes to starting pitching.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 25

Chicago Cubs 25-year-old pitcher contemplates adding a new pitch to his arsenal

The Chicago Cubs have some battles brewing for someone to fill the fifth spot in their rotation. The Cubs could potentially utilize a six-man rotation with a couple of their starters either dealing with an injury or working their way back from one.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 21

Chicago Cubs top pitching prospect is ready for a comeback after season-ending injury

The Chicago Cubs farm system is loaded with talent, but some of the team’s young pitching assets spent a good portion of last season sidelined with injury.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 3

The Chicago Cubs need to have a strong starting rotation if they hope to make the playoffs

The Chicago Cubs could make the playoffs for the first time in five years and they need a strong starting rotation to do just that! If the the Chicago

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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 11

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 / Last Word On Sports / May 29

Chicago Cubs Rookie Pitcher In Elite Company After Latest Start

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 News / Fastball on SI / May 29

Chicago Cubs Rookie Ben Brown Makes History With Dazzling No-Hit Performance

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.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / May 23

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.

Cubs ace Justin Steele likely headed to IL with hamstring injury

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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.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 16, 2023