Ben Brown’s Birthday & Absence | Chicago Cubs News

The Cubs took a heartbreaker Tuesday, blowing a two-run lead and losing in the 10th to the Brewers — but the mood lifted Wednesday when Ben Brown turned 27, celebrated by fans who miss him dearly. Brown, sidelined for the season after a breakout year (68 innings, 1.85 ERA, 65 Ks), is widely seen as a key reason the bullpen’s been shaky. Fans flooded social media with birthday love, proving he’s not just a pitcher — he’s a fan favorite. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f30ebb27523f5a31