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After Hamstring Injury, Will Jackson Chourio Be Back for Cubs-Brewers Game 2?

Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio’s status for Game 2 of the NLDS against the Cubs remains uncertain after an MRI for his hamstring.

OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

After Hamstring Injury, Will Jackson Chourio Be Back for Cubs-Brewers Game 2?

Brewers' Chourio tests hamstring during workout, his status for Game 2 of NLDS vs Cubs is uncertain

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio’s status for Game 2 of the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs remains uncertain a day after he had an MRI on his right hamstri...

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Brewers' NLDS Game 1 Win Over Cubs Tempered by Jackson Chourio's New Injury

Jackson Chourio went 3 for 3 and drove in three runs before departing with a hamstring injury as the Milwaukee Brewers trounced the Chicago...

OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Brewers' NLDS Game 1 Win Over Cubs Tempered by Jackson Chourio's New Injury

Craig Counsell, Cubs shake up roster, add Ben Brown for NLDS showdown with Brewers | Sporting News The Cubs are set for NLDS Game 1

OCTOBER 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cubs activate Mike Soroka from the IL and will switch him to a reliever role

The Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Mike Soroka from the 15-day injured list before Monday night’s game against the Pirates

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Optioned to Iowa The Cubs optioned Brown to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact He's being sent down to make room on the active roster for the return of Michael Soroka (shoulder). Brown has made 15 starts and 10 relief appearances for the Cubs this season, posting a 5.92 ERA and 121:32 K:BB over 106.1 frames.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs beat Braves 6-1 behind Cade Horton's strong outing

Rookie Cade Horton threw 6 1/3 strong innings, Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs pulled away from the Atlanta Braves late for a 6-1 win Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Cubs rookie Cade Horton doesn't mind early hook, even with a no-hitter going

Chicago Cubs rookie starter Cade Horton has been almost unhittable since the All-Star break

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Takes loss in relief Brown (5-8) allowed two runs on a hit and two walks across 1.1 innings of relief to take the loss Wednesday against Atlanta. He struck out three.

Impact Brown worked around a walk and a wild pitch to log a scoreless sixth inning while striking out the side, but he ran into more trouble in the seventh. The young righty allowed a hit and another walk, while also uncorking a second wild pitch, before getting the hook. Drew Pomeranz then allowed both inherited runners to score when he served up a three-run home run. Brown continues to miss plenty of bats, as demonstrated by his 10.2 K/9 this season, but he hasn't found consistent success. He now has a 5.98 ERA and 1.45 WHIP across 105.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kim, Albies homer late to back Elder as Braves rally past Cubs 5-1

Ha-Seong Kim hit a three-run homer, Bryce Elder pitched seven innings of four-hit ball and the Atlanta Braves rallied for a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Albies' single in 7th for Braves breaks up combined no-hit bid by Cubs

A combined no-hit bid by Chicago Cubs teammates Cade Horton and Ben Brown was broken up Wednesday night when Ozzie Albies singled leading off the seventh inning for the Atlanta Bra...

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Picks up three-inning save Brown allowed one run on two hits and struck out three without walking a batter over three innings to earn the save in Saturday's 12-1 win over the Angels.

Impact Brown earned the first save of his major-league career, throwing 30 of 44 pitches for strikes in this outing. The right-hander probably won't be in the mix for more traditional save chances, as Daniel Palencia has thrived as the Cubs' closer this year. Brown has made his last three appearances out of the bullpen, though they've been spaced far enough apart that he is still ostensibly on a starter's schedule if he has to make a spot start at some point. Over 22 appearances (15 starts), Brown has a 5.82 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 111:30 K:BB through 102 innings this season.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker hits 2 homers and drives in 5 as Cubs blow out Angels 12-1

Kyle Tucker homered twice and drove in five runs as the surging Chicago Cubs routed the Los Angeles Angels 12-1

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

Dansby Swanson delivers as the Chicago Cubs edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3

Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in the rubber game of the weekend series

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Solid in relief Tuesday Brown allowed one run on four hits and a walk across four innings of relief in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Brown was originally expected to start Tuesday's contest, but it was Javier Assad (oblique) who ended up with that honor in his season debut. Assad allowed four runs on eight hits in his four innings of work, with Brown looking sharper in long relief. Even with Brown turning in a good performance, his opportunity as a starter may have run its course, as Assad is now healthy and Jameson Taillon (calf) is expected back from the injured list soon. Brown will likely slot into a bullpen role with the Cubs getting healthier in their rotation.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Clement and Varsho homer as the Blue Jays reach 70 wins with a 5-1 victory over the Cubs

Ernie Clement and Daulton Varsho homered, and the Toronto Blue Jays became the first AL team to reach 70 wins by beating the Chicago Cubs 5-1

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

No longer starting Tuesday Brown is no longer expected to start Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays after the Cubs activated Javier Assad (oblique) from the 60-day injured list, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Su...

Impact Assad will take the bump and make his 2025 season debut after throwing 18.1 innings across five rehab starts. It's unclear if the Cubs will move Brown's turn back in the rotation or send him to the bullpen. Brown (5-7) has struggled to a 6.04 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 104:27 K:BB across 92.1 innings of work this season.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs visit the Blue Jays to begin 3-game series

The Toronto Blue Jays start a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Picking up start Tuesday Brown is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays in Toronto, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Brown was moved to the bullpen after the Cubs acquired Michael Soroka ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, but Brown will temporarily move back into the rotation after Soroka strained his right shoulder in his team debut during last Monday's 3-2 loss to the Reds and landed on the injured list. In that same game, Brown came on in long relief and struck out five over four innings, so he should be stretched out enough to handle a typical starter's workload Tuesday. Brown may be in line for just one turn through the rotation, as Jameson Taillon (calf) and Javier Assad (oblique) are both in the midst of rehab assignments and could be ready to return from the IL the next time a fifth starter is needed.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Friedl hits a tiebreaking single in the 7th inning as the Reds edge the Cubs 3-2

TJ Friedl hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds held off the Chicago Cubs for a 3-2 win

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Fills in admirably Monday Brown allowed one run on two hits across four innings of relief in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Reds. He struck out five.

Impact The newly acquired Michael Soroka made the start for the Cubs, but he only lasted two innings in his team debut before departing due to right shoulder discomfort. Brown was then thrust into action, and the young righty responded with one of his best performances over the past few months. Soroka had seemingly pushed Brown out of the rotation upon his arrival in Chicago, but it remains to be seen if the former has to miss any extended time. If he does, Brown and his 6.04 ERA could be back in a starting role at least temporarily, though the Cubs do also have Jameson Taillon (calf) likely returning from the injured list in the near future.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in admirably Monday Brown allowed one run on two hits across four innings of relief in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Reds. He struck out five.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Looks to be out of rotation Brown is no longer the Cubs' probable starter Saturday against the Orioles,Ryan Herrera of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Brown was originally scheduled to start Saturday, but the Cubs will now turn to Matthew Boyd. The team acquired Michael Soroka on Wednesday, which likely marks the end of Brown's stay in the rotation for the time being. It's unclear if he'll stick on the roster as a reliever or if he will be optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Picking up another start Brown is listed as the Cubs' probable starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Orioles at Wrigley Field.

Impact Brown will make his second straight turn through the Chicago rotation after he delivered an impressive start his last time out Sunday, when he earned a win while limiting the White Sox to one earned run on three hits and no walks over five innings. Though most of his underlying ratios suggest that he's pitched far better than the 6.22 ERA he's posted over 88.1 innings in the majors this season, Brown could find himself back in the bullpen or at Triple-A Iowa following Saturday's start, regardless of how he performs. The Cubs acquired Michael Soroka from the Nationals on Wednesday, and he's expected to replace Brown at the back end of the rotation.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Picking up another start Brown is listed as the Cubs' probable starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Orioles at Wrigley Field.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

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After Hamstring Injury, Will Jackson Chourio Be Back for Cubs-Brewers Game 2?

Brewers' Chourio tests hamstring during workout, his status for Game 2 of NLDS vs Cubs is uncertain

Brewers' NLDS Game 1 Win Over Cubs Tempered by Jackson Chourio's New Injury

Cubs activate Mike Soroka from the IL and will switch him to a reliever role

Cubs beat Braves 6-1 behind Cade Horton's strong outing

Cubs rookie Cade Horton doesn't mind early hook, even with a no-hitter going

Kim, Albies homer late to back Elder as Braves rally past Cubs 5-1

Albies' single in 7th for Braves breaks up combined no-hit bid by Cubs

Tucker hits 2 homers and drives in 5 as Cubs blow out Angels 12-1

Dansby Swanson delivers as the Chicago Cubs edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3

Clement and Varsho homer as the Blue Jays reach 70 wins with a 5-1 victory over the Cubs

Cubs visit the Blue Jays to begin 3-game series

Friedl hits a tiebreaking single in the 7th inning as the Reds edge the Cubs 3-2