Ben Brown surrendered four two-run home runs — all to left-handed hitters — in five-plus innings in the Chicago Cubs’ 8-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Chicago Cubs have made some significant roster moves on Tuesday evening. According to an announcement from the team, star reliever Porter Hodge is being activated from the injured list after a shaky rehab assignment.

Ben Brown had one more opportunity to prove he belongs to stay in the starting rotation on Monday night, but instead he made the decision a bit more clear for t