Ben Brown News Archive
News -- June 2024 (71)
- 6/30 RotoWire: Throwing bullpen Saturday: Manager Craig Counsell said Saturday that Brown (neck) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports...
- 6/29 theforkball.com: The Problem with the Cubs Selling: The Chicago Cubs dismal play has repositioned them from potential buyers to probable sellers before The post The Problem with...
- 6/29 Cubs Insider: The Rundown: Things to Do in Milwaukee This Weekend, Hodge Earns First Career Save, Cubs Looking to Escape Cellar, Trade Rumors Heating Up: “Oh, these miles that have torn us apart. My new-found faith and my broken heart.” – Amos Lee, Windows Are Rolled...
- 6/29 MLBTradeRumors: The Cubs Keep Trying The Same Thing, And It’s Not Working: While the Cubs' 2024 season got out to a strong start that saw them sitting a season-high seven games above .500 on May 12, things...
- 6/29 Cubs Insider: The Rundown: Things to Do in Milwaukee This Weekend, Hodge Earns First Career Save, Cubs Looking to Escape Cellar, Trade Rumors Heating Up: “Oh, these miles that have torn us apart. My new-found faith and my broken heart.” – Amos Lee, Windows Are Rolled...
- 6/28 North Side Baseball: Three Minor-League Pitchers That Could Help The Cubs In The Second Half: When searching for reasons as to why the team dwells at the bottom of the NL Central, you can point to a plethora of factors:...
- 6/28 Cubs Insider: Quantifying Hope: Avoiding Sweep Vaults Cubs to 12.1% Playoff Odds: The Cubs rode a one-game winning streak into Milwaukee and now have a chance to win consecutive contests for just the fourth time...
- 6/28 Cubs Insider: Quantifying Hope: Avoiding Sweep Vaults Cubs to 12.1% Playoff Odds: The Cubs rode a one-game winning streak into Milwaukee and now have a chance to win consecutive contests for just the fourth time...
- 6/28 North Side Baseball: With Javier Assad Joining Crowded Cubs Injured List, Who Rounds Out Pitching Staff?: It was bad enough when Jameson Taillon had to open the season on the injured list, and then when he was joined there by Justin...
- 6/28 The Report On Sports: Chicago Cubs Injury Updates: Javier Assad, Ben Brown, Jordan Wicks: The Chicago Cubs are working to bounce back from a slow start to the 2024 season, and they have received some positive updates...
- 6/27 Cubs Insider: Cubs Place Javier Assad on IL with Forearm Extensor Strain: Things have gone from bad to worse as the Cubs just can’t seem to keep their pitchers healthy, with Javier Assad now falling...
- 6/27 MLBTradeRumors: Cubs Place Javier Assad On Injured List: The Cubs made some roster moves today, with Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune among those to relay them on X. As was previously...
- 6/27 Cubs Insider: Cubs Place Javier Assad on IL with Forearm Extensor Strain: Things have gone from bad to worse as the Cubs just can’t seem to keep their pitchers healthy, with Javier Assad now falling...
- 6/26 Cubs Insider: Looks Like Service-Time Benchmark Wasn’t End of Kyle Hendricks’ Career After All: Washed. Cooked. Over-the-hill. However you chose to describe Kyle Hendricks at the start of this season, you had plenty of justification...
- 6/26 Cubs Insider: Looks Like Service-Time Benchmark Wasn’t End of Kyle Hendricks’ Career After All: Washed. Cooked. Over-the-hill. However you chose to describe Kyle Hendricks at the start of this season, you had plenty of justification...
- 6/25 Cubs Insider: Matt Shaw Named Southern League Player of the Week: Remember back in 2012-14 when the only joy we could find related to the Cubs was in their collection of top prospects and the...
- 6/25 Cubs Insider: Matt Shaw Named Southern League Player of the Week: Remember back in 2012-14 when the only joy we could find related to the Cubs was in their collection of top prospects and the...
- 6/24 MLBTradeRumors: Injury Notes: Luplow, Brown, Darvish: Outfielder Jordan Luplow, who signed a minor league deal with the Phillies in March, is done for the year with a right knee ACL...
- 6/24 The Report On Sports: Chicago Cubs Roster Moves: Luke Little, Mark Leiter Jr.: The Chicago Cubs have announced a series of roster moves, including recalling left-handed pitcher Luke Little from Triple-A Iowa....
- 6/19 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/19/24): Hoerner Leads Off, PCA Bats Last, Hendricks Starting: Between the Yan Gomes news and a number of other things, I will admit that I totally forgot today’s game was a matinee....
- 6/19 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/19/24): Hoerner Leads Off, PCA Bats Last, Hendricks Starting: Between the Yan Gomes news and a number of other things, I will admit that I totally forgot today’s game was a matinee....
- 6/17 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants – Series Preview (June 17-19): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4: The Cubs (34-38) lost two of three to the Cardinals over the weekend for their ninth series in the last 10 played against. The...
- 6/17 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants – Series Preview (June 17-19): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4: The Cubs (34-38) lost two of three to the Cardinals over the weekend for their ninth series in the last 10 played against. The...
- 6/17 Cubs Insider: Kyle Hendricks Back in Rotation, Ethan Roberts Added to 40-Man, Moises Ballesteros Promoted to AAA: Craig Counsell has run out of buttons to push, so he’s going to have to work a little magic if he wants to keep Jed Hoyer...
- 6/17 Cubs Insider: Kyle Hendricks Back in Rotation, Ethan Roberts Added to 40-Man, Moises Ballesteros Promoted to AAA: Craig Counsell has run out of buttons to push, so he’s going to have to work a little magic if he wants to keep Jed Hoyer...
- 6/17 North Side Baseball: The Cubs Are the Face of an Alarming New Injury Trend in MLB: It'll be a while before we get a chance to see Ben Brown continue his exciting rookie season. Shelved last week with what was...
- 6/16 The Nats Report: Washington Nationals continue their weekend series with a win against the Marlins, 4-0 (With correct Sore)The Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 4-0, this afternoon at Nationals Park....
- 6/15 MLBTradeRumors: Cubs Place Jordan Wicks On 15-Day Injured List: The Cubs announced that Jordan Wicks has been placed on the 15-day injured list, as the southpaw is dealing with a right oblique...
- 6/15 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/14/24): Who Cares Where Anyone’s Batting, Wicks on Mound: The Cubs are playing hot hot, wet trash right now and they still have the audacity to charge over $100 for bleacher tickets. It’ll...
- 6/15 Cubs Insider: Ben Brown Diagnosed with Stress Reaction in Neck, Recovery Timeline Unknown: Craig Counsell told reporters prior to Friday’s game that Ben Brown has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in one of...
- 6/15 Cubs Insider: Jordan Wicks Leaves Start Early Due to Injury: Jordan Wicks started Friday’s game in place of the injured Ben Brown and was looking pretty good through the first five...
- 6/15 MLBTradeRumors: Cubs’ Ben Brown 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...
- 6/14 Cubs Insider: Ben Brown Diagnosed with Stress Reaction in Neck, Recovery Timeline Unknown: Craig Counsell told reporters prior to Friday’s game that Ben Brown has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in one of...
- 6/14 Cubs Insider: Jordan Wicks Leaves Start Early Due to Injury: Jordan Wicks started Friday’s game in place of the injured Ben Brown and was looking pretty good through the first five...
- 6/14 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/14/24): Who Cares Where Anyone’s Batting, Wicks on Mound: The Cubs are playing hot hot, wet trash right now and they still have the audacity to charge over $100 for bleacher tickets. It’ll...
- 6/14 North Side Baseball: If the 2024 Chicago Cubs Were a Person, They'd Be 2013 Edwin Jackson: It's unkind to both parties, but the 2024 Cubs powerfully evoke former Cubs righthander Edwin Jackson, circa 2013. That was...
- 6/14 The Report On Sports: Trade Package for the Chicago Cubs to Acquire Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: As the Chicago Cubs faced the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, they held a record of 33-35. While this record may not seem particularly...
- 6/12 Cubs Insider: Total BS: Searching for Solutions as Cubs Bullpen Gives Away Another Late Lead: The Cubs bullpen is apparently being produced by DJ Khaled, because they blew another one last night. Another save, that is, making...
- 6/12 Cubs Insider: Total BS: Searching for Solutions as Cubs Bullpen Gives Away Another Late Lead: The Cubs bullpen is apparently being produced by DJ Khaled, because they blew another one last night. Another save, that is, making...
- 6/12 Cubs Insider: Cubs Placing Ben Brown on IL with Neck Strain, Colten Brewer Activated: As if the Cubs haven’t already battled through too many injuries this season, now they’re losing Ben Brown. The big...
- 6/12 On Tap Sports Net: Cubs Injury Updates: Ben Brown to IL with Neck Issue, Colten Brewer ActivatedWith Jordan Wicks back from his injury, the Cubs should have no issue holding down the fort while Ben Brown is out....
- 6/12 Cubs Insider: Cubs Placing Ben Brown on IL with Neck Strain, Colten Brewer Activated: As if the Cubs haven’t already battled through too many injuries this season, now they’re losing Ben Brown. The big...
- 6/11 North Side Baseball: The Automated Zone in Triple-A Has Rookies Like Ben Brown Pumping Strikes in MLB: It's not shocking that Ben Brown has struck out nearly 29 percent of the batters he's faced in his first ride of the senior...
- 6/11 theforkball.com: Help for Jed Hoyer: I’ve been rough on Chicago Cubs baseball honcho, Jed Hoyer recently. I, like many Cubs The post Help for Jed Hoyer appeared...
- 6/10 newbaseballmedia.com: 2024 Fantasy Baseball: Pitchers to Target on the Waiver Wire (Week 11): Matt Waldron and Robbie Ray headline our 2024 Week 11 fantasy baseball pitchers to target on the waiver wire. The post 2024 Fantasy...
- 6/9 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/7/24): Reds 4, Cubs 3 – Another Late Rally Falls Short: The Cubs’ slump just continues to deepen with another one-run loss against the Reds at Great American Ball Park Saturday...
- 6/9 On Tap Sports Net: Cubs Find More Ways to Disappoint, Fall 4-3 to RedsAfter Saturday's loss, the Cubs find themselves tied for last in the NL Central with no relief in sight....
- 6/9 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/7/24): Reds 4, Cubs 3 – Another Late Rally Falls Short: The Cubs’ slump just continues to deepen with another one-run loss against the Reds at Great American Ball Park Saturday...
- 6/8 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Phillies “visit” the Mets as the two teams square off in London at 1 PM EDT. Ranger Suarez faces Sean Manaea....
- 6/8 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/7/24): Reds 3, Cubs 2 – Another Sloppy Effort Leads to Loss: The Cubs’ inability to execute on defense came back to haunt them yet again in Cincinnati Friday night. Two crucial mistakes...
- 6/8 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/7/24): Reds 3, Cubs 2 – Another Sloppy Effort Leads to Loss: The Cubs’ inability to execute on defense came back to haunt them yet again in Cincinnati Friday night. Two crucial mistakes...
- 6/6 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds – Series Preview (June 6-9): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4: The Cubs (31-31) were able to win both games against the reeling White Sox thanks to a pair of late-inning comebacks. It was Chicago’s...
- 6/6 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds – Series Preview (June 6-9): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4: The Cubs (31-31) were able to win both games against the reeling White Sox thanks to a pair of late-inning comebacks. It was Chicago’s...
- 6/6 The Report On Sports: Chicago Cubs Shutdown Pitching Prospect Cade Horton with Subscapularis Strain: As the MLB season approaches its halfway mark, the Chicago Cubs have encountered disappointing news regarding one of their top...
- 6/6 MLBTradeRumors: Cubs Prospect Cade Horton Shut Down With Subscapularis Strain: Cubs pitching prospect Cade Horton has a moderate subscapularis strain, reports Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune on X....
- 6/5 North Side Baseball: Addressing The Cubs Trade Deadline Needs: Bullpen, Bullpen, Bullpen (And More Bullpen): The Chicago Cubs' pitching staff feels like a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde situation. Looking at the Cubs currently, the Cubs rotation...
- 6/4 Cubs Insider: Focus on Pitch Modeling Over Scouting May Have Made Difference in Cubs Landing Shōta Imanaga: Shōta Imanaga will be on the bump Tuesday to open the Cubs’ crosstown series against the White Sox as he makes his...
- 6/4 Brewer Fanatic: Addressing The Brewers Trade Deadline Needs: Should They Bolster the Bullpen?: Thus far, 2024 has been a good year for pitchers, with the league-average ERA decreasing from 4.33 in 2023 to 3.94. Thus, although...
- 6/4 North Side Baseball: Chicago Cubs Pitcher of the Month: May 2024: Héctor Neris has been in the big leagues for a long time, and at times, he has had a ton of success. Shota Imanaga was the choice...
- 6/4 Cubs Insider: Focus on Pitch Modeling Over Scouting May Have Made Difference in Cubs Landing Shōta Imanaga: Shōta Imanaga will be on the bump Tuesday to open the Cubs’ crosstown series against the White Sox as he makes his...
- 6/3 Just Baseball: National League Players of the Month: May 2024: A lot can change over the course of a month. In April, Colorado Rockies right-hander Cal Quantrill was one of the worst starting...
- 6/3 North Side Baseball: Monday Morning North Sider: May Is Over, Happ Is Hot, Horton Is Hurt, And More: The Cubs went 10-18 last month. I’m not sure about you, but watching the Cubs go from a war for first place in the NL Central...
- 6/3 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/2/24): Reds 5, Cubs 2 – Cubs Lose Sixth Consecutive Series: The Cubs fell behind 4-0 for a second consecutive game on Sunday but there was no repeat of Saturday’s comeback effort and...
- 6/3 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/2/24): Reds 5, Cubs 2 – Cubs Lose Sixth Consecutive Series: The Cubs fell behind 4-0 for a second consecutive game on Sunday but there was no repeat of Saturday’s comeback effort and...
- 6/3 Brewer Fanatic: Week In Review: Taking It To Chicago: Weekly Snapshot Record Last Week: 6-1 (36-23 Overall) Runs Scored: 46 Runs Surrendered: 28 Standing: 1st in NL Central...
- 6/2 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/2/24): Hoerner Leads Off, Bote at 3B, Brown Starting: The Cubs got me an early birthday present with a wild, wet win over the Reds in the wee hours. It’s fitting that two of...
- 6/2 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/2/24): Hoerner Leads Off, Bote at 3B, Brown Starting: The Cubs got me an early birthday present with a wild, wet win over the Reds in the wee hours. It’s fitting that two of...
- 6/2 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/1/24): Cubs 7, Reds 5 – Seiya Slam, Dansby Dong Lead to Victory: The Cubs and the Reds had to wait out a three hour and 20 minute rain delay before their game began Saturday night, and the conditions...
- 6/2 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Rays and Orioles square off in Baltimore as Zack Littell takes on Cole Irvin. Littell’s excellent three-true outcomes...
- 6/2 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/1/24): Cubs 7, Reds 5 – Seiya Slam, Dansby Dong Lead to Victory: The Cubs and the Reds had to wait out a three hour and 20 minute rain delay before their game began Saturday night, and the conditions...
- 6/2 MLBTradeRumors: Julio Teheran To Opt Out Of Minors Deal With Cubs: Veteran right-hander Julio Teheran is opting out of his minor league deal with the Cubs, according to Jon Heyman of the New York...
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