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Cubs pitcher Ben Brown is out for the remainder of the 2026 season

3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 11:38 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Cubs pitcher Ben Brown is out for the remainder of the 2026 season
Summary

The Chicago Cubs announced that right-handed pitcher Ben Brown will miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to a recurring neck injury. Brown had been on the injured list since late June and recently experienced a setback during a bullpen session that left him symptomatic. The club confirmed the status of the pitcher on Wednesday ahead of the final game of a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. Before his injury, Brown recorded a 1.85 ERA with 65 strikeouts over 68 innings. The Chicago Cubs currently hold the second National League Wild Card spot with a 78-62 record and remain one game behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the top Wild Card position.

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  • •Ben Brown will not return to the mound this season because of a neck injury.
  • •The pitcher posted a 1.85 ERA and 0.94 WHIP over 68 innings in 2026.
  • •Chicago currently holds the second National League Wild Card spot with a 78-62 record.
  • •The team enters the final game of its series against the Milwaukee Brewers trailing the Philadelphia Phillies by one game.
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After losing each of their last two games to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs will be looking to end their four-game series on a high note with a victory.Without much surprise, the Cubs are making some alterations to their lineup for their series finale against the Brewers. This includes with star infielder Alex Bregman, […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Sudden Alex Bregman Change Before Brewers Finale appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Chicago Cubs received brutal Ben Brown news before Thursday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The post Chicago Cubs Announce Brutal Ben Brown News Before Brewers Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Chicago Cubs received brutal Ben Brown news before Thursday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The post Chicago Cubs Receive Brutal Ben Brown News Before Brewers Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY.

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