# Cubs Lose Key Pitcher in Wild Card Push | Chicago Cubs News

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Podcast: [Chicago Cubs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433)
Published: 2026-09-04T12:54:36+00:00
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The Cubs’ playoff push just got a major blow as ace pitcher Ben Brown is ruled out for the rest of the season after his neck injury flared up again — despite showing signs of recovery. Brown, who was dominating with a 1.85 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 68 innings before going down, now leaves a huge void in the rotation. With the team already struggling lately (6-10 over their last 10 games) and nine games behind Milwaukee in the division, this news adds pressure as they head into a crucial series finale and then a road trip to Miami. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/46eea50db371592d

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