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Coverage dated November 10, 2026

Cubs pitcher Ben Brown has neck surgery, likely out until midseason

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown had neck surgery and will likely be sidelined until midseason. General manager Carter Hawkins said the 27-year-old right-hander was operated on Monday in New York because of a stress fracture in his neck.

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  1. Sun Times

    Ben Brown undergoes neck surgery, further muddying Cubs’ already unclear starting-pitching picture for 2027 (opens Sun Times)

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    LAS VEGAS – A new wrinkle has been thrown into the Cubs ’ starting-pitching plans for next season. Right-hander Ben Brown underwent neck surgery Monday, general manager Carter Hawkins informed Tuesday at the GM meetings, the latest turn in what’s become a long-running story surrounding the 27-year-o…

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Cubs pitcher Ben Brown has neck surgery, likely out until midseason (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown had neck surgery and will likely be sidelined until midseason. General manager Carter Hawkins said the 27-year-old right-hander was operated on Monday in New York because of a stress fracture in his neck.

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