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 by a neck injury.
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Seiya Suzuki exits Chicago Cubs-Los Angeles Dodgers game in 5th inning with right wrist pain
Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki exited Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a right wrist injury.
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Sat, Apr 12
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Matthew Boyd done in by one inning and Chicago Cubs can’t solve Yoshinobu Yamamoto in 3-0 loss to LA Dodgers
Matthew Boyd made one big mistake Friday, allowing a three-run home run to Tommy Edman in the Chicago Cubs’ 3-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Chicago Cubs starter Justin Steele to get a second opinion following an MRI on his ailing left elbow
Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele is seeking a second opinion on his ailing elbow, manager Craig Counsell said Friday.
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Fri, Apr 11
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PETA praises Chicago Cubs for how they responded to the goose nest at Wrigley Field
PETA praised the Chicago Cubs for giving the goose in the Wrigley Field bleachers space and “acting swiftly” when they saw an animal in need.
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Chicago Cubs acquire reliever Tom Cosgrove in trade and send him to Triple-A Iowa
The Chicago Cubs acquired left-handed reliever Tom Cosgrove from the San Diego Padres on Thursday for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa.
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Thu, Apr 10
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Chicago baseball report: The White Sox get walked off twice — but the Cubs surge through a tough April schedule
Entering Wednesday, the Chicago White Sox had stuck out the second-fewest times in the majors this season (75).
Wed, Apr 9
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Column: Kyle Tucker’s hot start has fueled North Side optimism while helping the Chicago Cubs hide their warts
If Kyle Tucker continues to hit like he has at the start of 2025, the Chicago Cubs should have an open path to the postseason.
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3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs’ series win, including clutch two-out hits and Jon Berti stepping up
Veteran infielder Jon Berti has so far fit well with how the Chicago Cubs have constructed their roster.
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