JUSTIN STEELE NEWS

Reinstated, will start Wednesday The Cubs reinstated Steele from the paternity list Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. The left-hander said he'll start Wednesday's series finale with the Orioles at Wrigle...

Impact Reliever Anderson Espinoza was optioned to Triple-A Iowa to clear a spot on the 26-man active roster for Steele, who was away from the Cubs for the maximum three days to observe the birth of his child. The timing of his paternity leave caused him to miss out on a two-start week, but he'll get one more outing under his belt before the All-Star break.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kershaw looks like an All-Star in Dodgers' 4-2 win over Cubs

Clayton Kershaw polished his All-Star credentials with 7 2/3 strong innings of five-hit ball, and Freddie Freeman delivered the tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh inning of...

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially placed on paternity list Steele (personal) was placed on the paternity list Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Steele did not travel with the Cubs to Los Angeles for the team's weekend series against the Dodgers. He was officially placed on the paternity list to make room for Marcus Stroman (shoulder) -- Saturday's starter -- on the active roster. Steele will have to return by Tuesday's game against the Orioles, though it's unclear when he may make his next start.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonsolin goes to 11-0, Dodgers get 4 HRs to beat Cubs 5-3

Tony Gonsolin pitched seven strong innings for his 11th victory in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed for paternity list Steele did not travel with the team to Los Angeles while he awaits the birth of his child, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Steele has not officially been placed on the paternity list yet, but he will not make his scheduled start Saturday against the Dodgers. The team has not announced a starter, though Drew Smyly (oblique) is among the top candidates.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Steele just misses career-best performance Cubs starter Justin Steele was in complete control for most of Monday's contest. He allowed just 2 hits, but one was a game-tying double wit...

JULY 5, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Looks sharp in no-decision Steele allowed just one run on two hits across 6.2 innings but did not factor into the decision in Monday's loss to the Brewers. He walked four and struck out nine.

Impact Steele was cruising with a 1-0 lead into the seventh inning, but after recording two quick outs, he allowed a walk and double that tied the game. After another walk, the lefty got the hook. It was a promising start nonetheless for Steele, who was one away from matching his season high in strikeouts. The walks are still holding him back a bit, as this was the seventh time in 16 starts that he's walked three or more batters. Steele will look to keep pitching well in his next scheduled start Saturday against the Dodgers.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Caratini's HR in 10th gives Brewers 5-2 victory over Cubs

Victor Caratini hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs

JULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers begin 3-game series against the Cubs

The Milwaukee Brewers start a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Monday

JULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wick's 2-run error in 11th gifts Red Sox 4-2 win over Cubs

Pitcher Rowan Wick threw Trevor Story’s comebacker down the right-field line for a two-run error with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox outlasted the Chicago Cubs...

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs' Justin Steele and Keegan Thompson progress, while Seiya Suzuki eyes return Notes on Justin Steele and Hunter Greene, Keegan Thompson's slider development, and Seiya Suzuki's looming return from injury.

JUNE 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fans six in victory Steele (3-5) earned the win over Cincinnati on Wednesday, pitching five-plus innings and allowing one run on six hits and three walks while striking out six.

Impact Steele had some control issues in the contest, as he issued three walks and threw only 48 of 84 pitches for strikes. However, the southpaw was able to navigate his way to the win by inducing two double plays and surrendering only one extra-base hit. Steele held the Reds scoreless through five innings but was pulled after allowing three straight hitters to reach base in the sixth; that resulted in only one run, though, as Scott Effross didn't allow either of his two inherited runners to score after relieving Steele. Walks have been a major concern for Steele on the campaign -- he's issued multiple free passes in 11 of his 15 starts -- but he's managed to hang onto a spot in the Cubs' rotation by yielding three or fewer earned runs in 12 of the 15 appearances.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contreras homers, Morel also goes deep as Cubs beat Reds 8-3

Willson Contreras homered, Christopher Morel also went deep and nailed a runner at the plate with a terrific throw from center field, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds...

JUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds face the Cubs with 1-0 series lead

The Cincinnati Reds play the Chicago Cubs with a 1-0 series lead

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luis Castillo strikes out 11 as Reds beat Cubs 5-3

Luis Castillo struck out 11 over six shutout innings in his first win in a month, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-3 victory over Keegan Thompson and the Chicago Cubs

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allows six runs in no-decision Steele allowed six runs (five earned) on seven hits across 5.2 innings and did not factor into the decision in Thursday's loss to the Pirates. He didn't walk anyone and struck out...

Impact Steele was impressive missing bats, but a solo home run by Bryan Reynolds and a two-run shot by Ke'Bryan Hayes spoiled the lefty's outing. He's had some ups and downs this year, and he's now sitting with a 4.59 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 61 strikeouts across 64.2 innings. Steele will look for better results in his next scheduled start Wednesday against the Reds.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chavis stars with bat, defense, Pirates edge Cubs in 10

Michael Chavis hit a tying home run in the eighth before pulling off a defensive gem and delivering a game-ending single in the 10th, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicag...

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rivas slam, Happ and Wisdom homer, Cubs rout Pirates 14-5

Ian Happ and Patrick Wisdom hit two-run homers early and Alfonso Rivas added a grand slam off a position player late as the Chicago Cubs routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-5

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets second win Steele (2-5) gave up two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three in five innings en route to the win Saturday against Atlanta.

Impact He did the bare minimum from an innings standpoint and wasn't overly dominant, generating just six whiffs all game, but Steele registered his second win of the season. As things stand, he lines up to bring his four-seamer/slider combination to the mound next week in Pittsburgh.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Ross rewarded for allowing Justin Steele to work out of fifth-inning jam Steele loaded the bases before Austin Riley’s sacrifice fly with reliever Scott Effross warming. But Jason Heyward’s catch of Marcell Ozuna’...

JUNE 19, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Cubs' Contreras gets 3 hits and steal, beats brother, Braves

Willson Contreras had three hits and stole a base in his first game against younger brother William, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves' 14-game win streak, Cubs' 10-game skid, both end

The Chicago Cubs became the first team in 23 years to stop a losing streak of 10 or more game while ending an opponent’s winning streak of at least 10 games, beating the Braves 1-0...

JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A bruised finger doesn't stop Justin Steele in a much-needed start for the Chicago Cubs: 'The pain was manageable' Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele instinctively reached his hand out in attempt to snare a ball up the middle. The ball bounced off it,...

JUNE 14, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Turns in quality start Steele allowed one run on six hits over seven innings in Monday's loss to the Padres. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Steele gave another strong performance but he's still looking for his first win since April 9. The only run he allowed came in the third inning from Jake Cronenworth's RBI single. Over his last two outings, Steele has been charged with two earned runs over 14 frames, lowering his season ERA to 4.33 across 12 starts. The 26-year-old is projected to face Atlanta at home this weekend.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darvish returns to Wrigley, lifts Padres over Cubs 4-1

Yu Darvish pitched a season-high eight innings of five-hit ball, Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking single and Eric Hosmer had a two-run double to cap a three-run eighth inning as the...

JUNE 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS