Ben Brown

Ben Brown allowed two runs on four hits, did not walk a batter, and struck out four as the Cubs hammered the Blue Jays, 16-2, on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Brown continued his sensational work since joining the Cubs' rotation as he has now allowed three runs or fewer in all eight of his starts. He did allow his first home run in 42.1 innings as a starter - and just his second of the season - to George Springer in the sixth. Brown has allowed just eight earned runs in his eight starts and sports a 3-1 record with a 1.70 ERA and a 41:11 K:BB ratio in those outings. Overall, in 20 appearances, he is 4-2 with a 1.85 ERA and a 65:19 K:BB ratio across 68 innings. Brown is lined up to take on the Mets, in New York, in his next start on Wednesday.

Ben Brown allowed a run on seven hits, walked three, and struck out three over five innings during Saturday's 6-1 Cubs' win over the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Brown made his seventh start of the season and has now allowed three runs or fewer in all seven outings. However, he allowed a season-high 10 baserunners on Saturday, but was able to limit the damage to just a run in picking up his third win of the season. Since joining the rotation, Brown is 2-1 with a 1.49 ERA and a 37:11 K:BB ratio in 36.1 innings. His only downfall is that he doesn't typically work deep into games as he has pitched more than five innings only three times. But, that's a minor issue considering the numbers he is putting up at the moment. Brown is slated to get the Blue Jays at home on Friday.

Ben Brown allowed one hit, walked one, and struck out five over 5.1 scoreless innings on Saturday, helping the Cubs to a win over the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Brown allowed only a two-out single to Luis Arraez in the first and a walk to Rafael Devers in the third. He also hit Matt Chapman with a pitch in the second. The young righthander has allowed one run or fewer in five of his six starts and has pitched to a 1.44 ERA with a 0.77 WHIP and a 34:8 K:BB ratio during his starting assignments. Overall, Brown is 2-2 with a 1.74 ERA and a 58:16 K:BB ratio in 57 innings over 18 appearances. He's lined up to get the Giants again on Friday and should absolutely be rostered in all formats at this point.

Ben Brown held the Cardinals to just one run on three hits over seven innings on Saturday, lifting the Cubs to a 6-1 victory.

Fantasy Impact

Brown walked one and struck out six as he continues to thrive since joining the Cubs' starting rotation. In his five starts this season, Brown is 1-1 with a 1.73 ERA, allowing only five earned runs on 15 hits with a 29:7 K:BB ratio in 26 innings. He has allowed one run or fewer in four of his five starts (he allowed three in the other) and has not served up a home run as he continues to make a strong case to remain in the rotation even after some arms make their way back from the injured list. All told, Brown is 2-2 with a 1.92 ERA and a 53:15 K:BB ratio in 51.2 innings spanning 17 appearances. Brown is currently lined up to get the Giants on Friday in his next start and, he should be rostered in all formats at this point.

Ben Brown allowed a run on four hits in six innings on Monday, but settled for a no-decision in the Cubs' 2-1 loss to the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Brown walked two and struck out seven in his season-best six innings of work, allowing only an RBI double to Brandon Lowe in the third inning. He tied his season-high with seven strikeouts and also threw a season-high 83 pitches on the afternoon. Brown has been great as a starter, going 0-1 with a 1.89 ERA in four starts with a 23:6 K:BB ratio in 19 innings. Overall, the young righthander is 1-2 with a 2.01 ERA in 16 appearances. He should be owned in most formats as he continues to go deeper into games for the Cubs. Brown is lined up to take on the Cardinals in St. Louis on Saturday.