On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs will continue their series with the St. Louis Cardinals in Missouri.
The Cubs are coming off a 10-2 victory on Tuesday night.
Chicago Cubs Announced Ben Brown Update
GettyBen Brown #32 of the Chicago Cubs pitches during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
During their series with the Cardinals, the Cubs announced the latest update on Ben Brown.
He last pitched in a game on June 19.
MLB.com wrote (on July 28): “Currently continuing rehab at the team’s complex in Arizona. Has resumed light catch and is “asymptomatic,” per manager Craig Counsell. Cubs still being conservative with Brown’s build-up.”
Before getting hurt, Brown had gone 4-2 with a 1.85 ERA in 20 games.
GettyBen Brown #32 of the Chicago Cubs pitches during the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field on June 19, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
The 26-year-old was picked in the 33rd round of the 2017 MLB Draft.
He has been in the MLB for part of three seasons (all with the Cubs).
Over 60 career games (31 starts), Brown has gone 10-13 with a 4.15 ERA.
Rich Biesterfeld wrote (on July 28): “Spotted pitcher Ben Brown in Cubs camp in Arizona on Monday. He appeared to be throwing well during his session and had a lot of pace on the ball.”
According to the site, it’s still TBD for when Brown will return to action.
Cubs Right Now
GettySeiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs hits an RBI double against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning at Busch Stadium on July 28, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri.
The Cubs are the second-place team in the National League Central with a 61-46 record in 107 games.
They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games (and are 31-24 in 55 games on the road).
Following two more games with the Cardinals, the Cubs will return home to host the New York Yankees on Friday at Wrigley Field.
Cardinals Right Now
GettyJordan Walker #18 of the St. Louis Cardinals fields the ball against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning at Busch Stadium on July 28, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri.
On the other side of the series, the Cardinals are the fourth-place team in the National League Central with a 53-54 record in 107 games.
They have gone 2-8 over their last ten games (and are 27-31 in 58 games on the road).
Following the Cubs, the Cardinals will visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night in Canada.
Chicago Cubs Announced Ben Brown Update During Cardinals Series