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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 11
Cubs Boss Craig Counsell Sheds Light On Justin Steele's Return Timetable
The MLB winter meetings aren’t just for making deals. It’s for providing updates on injured players. Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele missed most of last season after an elbow injury led to Tommy John surgery.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / December 10
Counsell Confirms Steele Will Be Unavailable for Opening Day 
Cubs manager Craig Counsell addressed reporters at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday, covering a variety of topics related to the team’s preparation for the 2026 season.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9
Cubs’ Craig Counsell drops pivotal Justin Steele injury return timeline
The Chicago Cubs are sure to make plenty of changes to their rotation throughout the offseason. Any move made will have Justin Steele’s injury return timeline in consideration.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 25
Cubs Named Perfect Landing Spot For Former Cy Young Runner-Up
It was no secret that the Chicago Cubs had major struggles with the depth in their starting rotation in 2025. They lost Justin Steele early in the year to Tommy John surgery, and Shota Imanaga definitely did not look like the 15-3 pitcher from 2024, especially in the second half of the season.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 22
Cubs Offers To Justin Steele And Javier Assad Bring 2026 Budget Into Focus
The Chicago Cubs didn’t face many decisions at Friday’s tender deadline, but they made the two easy ones, tendering contracts to pitchers Justin Steele and Javier Assad.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 9
Why Cubs Activated Justin Steele from 60-Day IL In Post-World Series Move
Chicago Cubs fans know that left-hander Justin Steele is unlikely to pitch until at least the second half of the 2026 season due to Tommy John surgery.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 16
Cubs Ace Justin Steele Shares Encouraging Rehab Video, Jameson Taillon Reacts
The Chicago Cubs are headed into the offseason coming off their deepest postseason run since 2017, being eliminated one game shy of a return trip to the NLCS by their hated rival, the Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 29
Cubs Pitcher Opts Out Of Contract To Become Free Agent
The Chicago Cubs have been searching for pitching answers all season long. After co-ace Justin Steele went down for the year and Shota Imanaga was also placed on the shelf, it was a tough stretch for the rotation.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 26
Cubs' Justin Steele Takes To Social Media To Hype Up Two Under-Appreciated Teammates
It wasn't too long ago that Chicago Cubs ace Justin Steele was a breakout performer who took Major League Baseball by storm. After posting a 3.18 ERA across 24 starts in 2022, the left-hander took his game to the next level the following season, inserting himself right into the NL Cy Young conversation with his first career All-Star selection.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 10
Starting Pitchers That Make Most Sense for Cubs to Acquire at Trade Deadline
The Chicago Cubs have one clear need that has to be addressed ahead of the MLB trade deadline this year: starting pitching. Losing Justin Steele to a season-ending injury was a significant blow to a team that already have a need for a front-end starter.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 2
Cubs Showing Interest in $45 Million Ace to Replace Justin Steele
After losing Justin Steele for the remainder of the 2025 season, the Chicago Cubs were immediately involved in the starting pitching trade market. While they have yet to complete a deal, they are in talks with many teams.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 4
Chicago Cubs SP Justin Steele asks question about base running, names teammate MVP
The Chicago Cubs enter their contest on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals sporting a five-game lead over the St. Louis Cardinals for first place in the NL Central.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 28
Chicago Cubs get visit from Justin Steele, update on timeline for return
The Chicago Cubs lost their ace Justin Steele on April 8, one day after a brilliant 7-inning shutout performance against the Texas Rangers. It took a few days to confirm that the 29-year-old lefty would be lost for the 2025 season and beyond, but the news hit hard when it did become official.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Cubs Trade Idea Grabs 2.67 ERA All-Star to Replace Justin Steele
After losing Justin Steele, there are concerns about how the Chicago Cubs will look heading deep into the season. The Cubs have played excellent baseball recently, and it isn't like their rotation has been an issue.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 20
Cubs Trade Idea Lands White Sox Ace to Replace Justin Steele
Until the Chicago Cubs make a move for a Justin Steele replacement, it’ll be interesting to see how the team performs. While the Cubs have done everything
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20
Cubs' Justin Steele undergoes UCL revision surgery
The Cubs lost ace southpaw Justin Steele for the year last week when it was announced he’d need season-ending elbow surgery, but Steele didn’t actually go under the knife until Friday.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 19
Chicago Cubs manager issues update on Justin Steele, time frame for rehab and comeback
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell issued an update on ace lefty Justin Steele and his rehab plans, as well as a general idea of when the team could see him take the mound again.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 18
Cubs ace Justin Steele undergoes surgery, shares hospital photo
Chicago Cubs ace left-hander Justin Steele underwent elbow surgery on Friday, he announced on social media. Post-surgery, he posted a smiling photo on X from his hospital bed, his arm heavily wrapped and resting on a pillow.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / April 14
Without Justin Steele, the Cubs Must Rely on Their Depth
Chicago Cubs front office people have said time and time again that “you can never have enough pitching.” That rings so true after news dropped Sunday that Justin Steele will miss the rest of the season.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 13
Cubs LHP Justin Steele needs elbow surgery, done for year
Chicago Cubs ace left-hander Justin Steele will have reconstructive elbow surgery and miss the rest of the season, manager Craig Counsell said Sunday. It was not yet known if Steele would need full Tommy John surgery or just a partial repair, according to ESPN.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / April 13
Cubs' strong start could be derailed by pitcher's season-ending injury
The Chicago Cubs are off to a strong start in 2025, entering Sunday's game with a 10-7 record and sitting atop the National League Central. They are going to have to find a way to continue that strong start without one of their best starting pitchers.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13
Cubs suffer gut punch with lefty set to undergo season-ending surgery
It’s a gut punch for the Cubs and their fans.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11
Cubs getting second opinion on Justin Steele's elbow is concerning, but a smart move
Elbow tendinitis also sent Steele to the injured list for a couple of weeks last September.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 9
Cubs place Justin Steele on IL
The Cubs placed lefty Justin Steele on the 15-day injured list due to tendinitis in his left elbow, per a team announcement. Righty Ethan Roberts has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa to take his spot on the roster.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 14
Cubs-Dodgers Tokyo Series 2025: Who's starting for each club?
We're just days away from the soft launch of the 2025 MLB season in Tokyo, where the defending world champion Los Angeles Dodgers will face off against the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / October 8, 2024
Cubs ace details excruciating off-the-field chain of events
The southpaw's Chicago Cubs didn't make the playoffs, so he had extra time for other activities, like fantasy football and fueling up on coffee.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 24, 2024
MLB strikeout props for Sept. 24: Ks are King on Tuesday night
Let's get back on track with our three favorite K bets for the loaded MLB slate.
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