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Ben Brown Gets Real Diagnosis

Ben Brown finally gets clarity on his lingering neck injury—what was thought to be a benign tumor was actually a stress reaction, explaining his slow recovery. With new imaging confirming the diagnosis, Brown is prioritizing rest and rehab, hopeful the issue can be fixed to prevent recurrence. Manager Craig Counsell praises the newfound certainty and monitoring plan, with hopes Brown can return before the season ends. Meanwhile, reliever Hoby Milner’s appendectomy sidelines him for 4-6 weeks, adding pressure to an already strained bullpen. Support the show:Get a discount at…

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