Chicago Cubs face Kansas City Royals in spring training, with Ben Brown starting for Cubs due to Justin Steele's illness.

The Chicago Cubs face the Kansas City Royals in a spring training game on March 6 at 7:05 CT in Mesa. Due to illness, Ben Brown replaces Justin Steele as the Cubs' starting pitcher, while Cole Ragans starts for the Royals. The game will be broadcast on Marquee Sports Network and the Royals' radio network. The Cubs' bullpen includes Chris Flexen, Brad Keller, Ethan Roberts, and Keegan Thompson, while the Royals' relievers include Carlos Hernández and Jonathan Bowlan. Fans can join discussions on the first pitch and overflow threads.