# Cubs news and notes: Ben Brown steps up, Liam Hendriks’ comeback and more

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Podcast: [North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/north-side-territory-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-6915210)
Published: 2026-05-15T17:59:32+00:00
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## Resource

Ahead of another crosstown series on the South Side, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney empty their notebooks in Chicago. How has Brown evolved to the point where he might actually become that top-of-the-rotation starter the club previously envisioned? What do the Cubs see in the recently signed Hendriks, a former All-Star closer for the White Sox? And is this version of the White Sox for real? Get ready for a Cubs-Sox weekend with North Side Territory. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount 🌶️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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