On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs will look to avoid getting swept by the Seattle Mariners in Washington.
They have lost each of the first two games in the series, most recently dropping Saturday’s game by a score of 5-4.
Chicago Cubs Announce Ben Brown Update
GettyBen Brown #32 of the Chicago Cubs looks on after being replaced during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field on June 19, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Cubs continue to be without Ben Brown.
He has been out since June 19 with an injury.
During their series with the Mariners, the Cubs announced the latest update on Brown.
MLB.com wrote (on August 22): “Faced hitters in a live BP session on Aug. 21 in Arizona. Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Brown will face hitters again this coming week. If things go well, a Minor League rehab assignment could follow.”
GettyBen Brown #32 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after a strikeout in the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
According to the site, Brown is still supposed to return to MLB action in September.
Before getting hurt, he had gone 4-2 with a 1.85 ERA in 20 games (eight starts).
GettyBen Brown #32 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on August 17, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Brown was picked in the 33rd round of the 2017 MLB Draft.
He is in the middle of his third season at the MLB level (all with the Cubs).
Looking At The Cubs Right Now
GettyTyrone Taylor #55 of the Chicago Cubs scores during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on August 22, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
The Cubs are currently the second-place team in the National League Central with a 74-56 record in 130 games.
They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games (and are 36-29 in 65 games on the road).
After the Mariners, the Cubs will visit the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night in Phoenix.
Looking At The Mariners Right Now
GettyRandy Arozarena #56 of the Seattle Mariners reacts after hitting a walk off two-run home run during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs to win 5-4 at T-Mobile Park on August 22, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
As for the Mariners, they are the third-place team in the American League West with a 62-68 record in 130 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 35-29 in 64 games at home).
Chicago Cubs Announce Ben Brown Update During Mariners Series