3 DAYS AGO • SUNTIMES.COM
JUSTIN STEELE #35 - PITCHER - CHICAGO CUBS
0-1 W-L •
1.50 WHIP •
11.25 ERA
0-1 W-L
1.50 WHIP
11.25 ERA
Justin Steele will start Cubs' U.S. opener Thursday against Diamondbacks Jameson Taillon will get the Game 2 nod in the four-game opening series at Chase Field. Manager Craig Counsell hasn’t announced when Shota...
Slated for domestic opener Steele will start the Cubs' domestic opener March 27 in Arizona, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Steele started the second game of the Tokyo Series against the Dodgers this week -- allowing five runs over four innings -- and will get the first turn back home. He will be followed by Jameson Taillon against the Diamondbacks.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Cubs ace Justin Steele drops 3-word reaction after reaching historic strikeout landmark Justin Steele took the mound for the Chicago Cubs as they locked horns with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second game of their series in To...
4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Tagged for five runs in Tokyo Steele (0-1) took the loss against the Dodgers in Tokyo on Wednesday after he surrendered five runs on five hits and one walk across four innings. He struck out five.
Impact Steele struggled to a 9.35 ERA in three spring appearances, and those troubles carried over to his 2025 debut. The left-hander had a 0.7 HR/9 in the previous three seasons, but he was taken deep Wednesday by Tommy Edman and Enrique Hernandez. Steele built up to 67 pitches and could face some minor workload limitations for his first couple starts stateside as he continues to build up his arm.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Ohtani hits solo HR in return to Japan, leading Dodgers' powerful offense to 6-3 win over the Cubs
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NL Central Preview: Brewers looking to hold off Cubs and Reds at top of division
Christian Yelich and Milwaukee won the NL Central each of the past two seasonsMARCH 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers name $11,000,000 star as Mookie Betts replacement to counter lefties Justin Steele, Shota Imanaga in Tokyo Series The LA Dodgers have named the player who will play shortstop in the absence of Mookie Betts in the Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs on...
MARCH 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Struggles in spring finale Steele (illness) allowed seven runs on 10 hits across 3.2 innings in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Brewers. He struck out three.
Impact After being scratched from his previous scheduled start due to flu-like symptoms last week, Steele got bumped back to Tuesday and struggled with the extra time off, allowing three home runs in the short outing. The lefty finishes his spring training schedule with a rough 9.35 ERA across three appearances, but he should be just fine once the regular season begins. Steele is slated to start the Cubs' second game against the Dodgers in Tokyo on March 19.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Tuesday's game Steele (illness) will start Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Brewers.
Impact Steele was scratched from his previous scheduled start last Thursday against the Royals after experiencing flu-like symptoms, but he resumed throwing over the weekend without issue and won't be forced to miss any further turns through the spring rotation. Tuesday's outing will mark Steele's final start of spring training before he makes his 2025 debut during the Cubs' second game of the season March 19 versus the Dodgers in Tokyo.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing the end of a short spring, Dodgers, Cubs make final preparations for season opener in Japan
Shohei Ohtani’s bat is ready for the Los Angeles Dodgers while Shota Imanaga has looked good on the mound for the Chicago Cubs with less than 10 days remaining before baseball's re...MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will do some throwing Friday Steele (illness) is feeling better and will get some throwing in at the Cubs' spring training complex Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Steele had been scheduled to start Thursday's Cactus League game against the Royals but had to stay home while battling the flu. The lefty is expected to get in one more appearance -- likely a simulated game -- before making his first start of the regular season on March 19 against the Dodgers in Tokyo.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs scratch Justin Steele from Cactus League start vs. Royals due to flu-like symptoms Steele is expected to pitch once more before leaving for Tokyo.
MARCH 7 • SUNTIMES.COM
Scratched with illness Steele was scratched from his scheduled start Thursday due to flu-like symptoms, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Steele had been set to make his third start of the spring Thursday, but he'll instead have to wait until his illness passes. While he recovers, Ben Brown will step in to start against the Royals.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Might throw changeup more Steele could incorporate his changeup more often in 2025 after throwing it 3.3% of the time last season, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Impact While 3.3% isn't a particularly high rate, it did mark a new career high for Steele, who threw his changeup 2.1% of the time in 2022 and just 1% of the time in 2023. The lefty mostly utilizes a fastball-slider mix, but working in his off-speed stuff more frequently could help him keep hitters off balance. Expect Steele to continue to work on the pitch in spring training, and if he develops confidence in it, he could increase his usage during the regular season. The 29-year-old missed some time due to injury in 2024 but was effective when healthy, posting a 3.07 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 135 strikeouts across 134.2 innings.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Steele looking for 'next level' with improved changeup SURPRISE, Ariz. – The last time Justin Steele saw the Texas Rangers, he limped off the mound with an Opening Day injury that would keep him...
MARCH 1 • MLB.COM
Cubs' Justin Steele avoids deja vu vs. Rangers: 'I didn't pull my hamstring' Steele made his second Cactus League start of the spring on Friday.
FEBRUARY 28 • SUNTIMES.COM
Sharp in spring debut Steele tossed two scoreless innings in Saturday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. He allowed two hits and struck out five.
Impact In his first action of the spring, Steele already appeared to be in midseason form. The lefty was limited to only 24 starts last year due to hamstring and forearm injuries, but he was effective when healthy, compiling a 3.07 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 135:37 K:BB across 134.2 innings. Steele figures to slot in behind Shota Imanaga in Chicago's rotation this season, giving the Cubs an imposing 1-2 punch, and both are attractive options for fantasy managers.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Lined up to start second game Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Steele is lined up to start on March 19 against the Dodgers in the team's second of two games in Tokyo, Andy Martinez of Marquee Spo...
Impact He is expected to oppose Roki Sasaki, although the Dodgers have not yet made that official. Steele, 29, was limited to 24 starts last season due to hamstring and forearm injuries, but he pitched well when on the bump, collecting a 3.07 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 135:37 K:BB across 134.2 innings.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Steele's wife finds Bernie Sanders' defense against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s allegations hilarious Libby, the wife of Chicago Cubs ace Justin Steele, seemingly found a problem with Bernie Sanders' answer when Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
JANUARY 31 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Justin Steele's wife demands Donald Trump, RFK Jr. shift focus to major concern Since taking office on Monday as the 47th president of the United States of America, Donald Trump is hoping to make good on the public suppo...
JANUARY 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Cubs ace Justin Steele makes feelings known about manager Craig Counsell Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele recently opened up about working with manager Craig Counsell and why he is the right man for the...
JANUARY 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Cubs agree to $5 million, 1-year contract with RHP Colin Rea, AP source says
The Chicago Cubs and Colin Rea have agreed to a $5 million, one-year contract, reuniting the right-hander with manager Craig CounsellJANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avoids arbitration with Chicago The Cubs and Steele avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year $6.55 million contract Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Impact The left-hander had been eligible for salary arbitration for the second time. Steele missed a little time with injury in 2024 but was highly effective again when on the bump, putting up a 3.07 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 135:37 K:BB across 134.2 innings.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Steele's wife Libby makes feelings known on Cubs star on their 1st anniversary Exactly a year ago, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele tied the knot with longtime partner Libby on Jan. 6. The couple got married...
JANUARY 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
