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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 28
Chicago Cubs trade idea bags them 2-time Cy Young ace
The Chicago Cubs are desperate for starting pitching—or, at least, they should be. With a very definite window of contention and, almost literally, no reliable starting pitching left after a likely free agent mass exodus, the Cubs need to come up big this offseason.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 29
No Steele, Thielbar, Cabrera as Cubs Announce 2026 Wild Card Roster 
The Cubs have officially announced their Wild Card roster, which features 14 position players and 12 pitchers. Justin Steele was not included among the latter group, which is not at all surprising, but Caleb Thielbar and Edward Cabrera being left off is mildly interesting.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 25
Phillies news: Aaron Nola, Aidan Miller, Justin Steele
Trying to shoehorn an Andrew Painter bullpen stint into this weekend is apparently something that is in the cards. I like it, but I worry about how he’d perform when the first inning has been such an issue for him this year.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 23
Chicago Cubs ace Justin Steele 'an option' for failing bullpen
Chicago Cubs pitching is hobbling its way towards the playoffs, dragging a badly wounded bullpen behind it. On Tuesday, the Cubs wasted a very good start from Shota Imanaga and some solid work from four relievers when they blew their chance to clinch a playoff spot in extra innings at Wrigley Field against the Miami Marlins.
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 19
Justin Steele not making Cubs looming decision any easier
Justin Steele has been quite vocal about his plans for the remainder of the 2026 season: He expects to be back with the Chicago Cubs. That goal comes despite undergoing Tommy John surgery in April 2025 and dealing with a flexor strain during his recovery this summer.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 14
Chicago Cubs offer intriguing update on Justin Steele
The Chicago Cubs have been besieged by pitching injuries all season. In a lot of ways, it’s a minor miracle that the team didn’t just fold and give everyone
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 12
Cabrera Back at Wrigley as Miller, Steele Continue Rehab Assignments
Edward Cabrera arrived at Wrigley prior to Saturday’s game against the Pirates and will soon be recalled to help a bullpen that desperately needs more velocity and whiffs.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 10
Swanson Nearing Return, Steele Making Another Rehab Appearance, Palencia Not Missing Bats
As much as I’d like to go on about Pete Crow-Armstrong having just the 16th season of 10+ fWAR in the last half-century, I feel like we’ve already chewed most of the meat off that bone.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 6
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Knoxville knocks out Lookouts, 6-5
Labor Day is the traditional end of the Minor League season, but that’s gone a bit by the wayside with the reorganization of the minors in 2021. However, Labor Day is late enough this year that the regular season ends today for South Bend and Myrtle Beach.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 3
Chicago Cubs: Justin Steele’s rehab sparks ‘Hail Mary’ bullpen hope
The Chicago Cubs bullpen appears to be in the midst of a full-on collapse after yet another poor showing in Wednesday’s 9-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 3
How Justin Steele Fared in His First Rehab Start With the Iowa Cubs
It's been 513 days since Justin Steele last threw a pitch in MLB for the Chicago Cubs. A devastating elbow injury requiring UCL surgery shut him down in April 2025, and a flexor strain 12 months later threw a wrench in his recovery.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 3
2026 Injury Report: Updates on Rafaela, Ohtani, Steele
Some of the likely playoff-bound teams were in the injury-related news on September 2. The Red Sox pulled Ceddanne Rafaela early, while the Cubs saw Justin Steele make his long-awaited return to the mound.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 2
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Justin Steele returns to the mound
I’m going to get something off my chest. Any level of baseball where the player gets paid a salary is “professional.” (Name, Image and Likeness money in college doesn’t count.) The Dominican Summer League and Arizona Complex League are professional leagues.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 2
Cubs' Justin Steele completes first rehab start
It has been quite some time since the Chicago Cubs have seen their former ace, left-hander Justin Steele take the mound.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / September 1
Justin Steele Making Major Step Toward Return to Cubs
Ahead of a 17-3 rout of the NL Central leading Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs got some significant news on a key rehabbing arm in Justin Steele. According to Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network, the left-hander is set to begin a rehab assignment on Wednesday of this week with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 31
Chicago Cubs Receive Major Justin Steele Update on Monday
Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele is scheduled to start a rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Iowa, moving him closer to a possible return after nearly 17 months away from major league games.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 28
Cubs make surprising Hoby Milner roster decision
A prolonged injury stint has now led to a surprising roster decision involving Milner.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / August 25
Cubs’ Justin Steele Provides Encouraging Update
Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele has taken another step in his long-awaited return as he works toward a potential return before the 2026 season ends.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 24
Cubs' Justin Steele gives promising update on return from injury
It's been over 500 days since Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele threw a pitch in the major leagues. On that day, Steele tossed seven shutout innings against the Texas Rangers in a Cubs win.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 19
Chicago Cubs Land Exciting Update on Career 3.30-ERA Pitcher
Left-hander Justin Steele is nearing a key milestone in his lengthy recovery, with the Chicago Cubs left-hander on the verge of facing hitters as he works back from a flexor strain in his pitching elbow.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 30
Justin Steele Expected to Throw Light Bullpen Session This Weekend
Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele is scheduled to throw a light bullpen session this weekend at Wrigley Field, according to The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7
Justin Steele was left in tears by a young fan’s letter
Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele couldn’t help but be emotional over a letter sent to him by a young fan. Steele, who has yet to see action in the 2026 MLB season, recently shared photos of the letter from Tommy Lynch of Orland Park.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 6
Right In The Feels: Justin Steele Receives Note From Young Cubs Fan
Justin Steele has not taken the mound for the Chicago Cubs since April 7th, 2025. He gave up three hits and struck out eight on his way to seven shutout innings and a win.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 7
Cubs' starting pitching woes continue as Jameson Taillon exits start
The Chicago Cubs starting rotation took another hit on Sunday night when Jameson Taillon had to leave his start against the San Francisco Giants after throwing just one inning.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / April 6
Injury bug has taken over Cubs' starting rotation
Less than 10 games into the season, and the Cubs are without their Nos. 1 and 2 starters in the 2026 rotation.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 1
Justin Steele Clarifies Timeline for Cubs Return After Getting Medical Clearance
Justin Steele shared the good news on social media on Saturday. On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs left-hander faced reporters for the first time since he revealed that he had medical clearance to be a full-go after having elbow surgery last year.
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