Diamondbacks play the Cubs after Rojas' 3-home run game
The Arizona Diamondbacks meet the Chicago Cubs after Josh Rojas hit three home runs on Friday in a 10-6 win over the CubsMAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JUSTIN STEELE #35 - PITCHER - CHICAGO CUBS
5-5 W-L •
1.10 WHIP •
3.07 ERA
5-5 W-L
1.10 WHIP
3.07 ERA
Rojas hits 3 home runs, Dbacks outslug Cubs in HR derby 10-6
Josh Rojas launched his first three longballs of the season and the Arizona Diamondbacks powered past the Chicago Cubs 10-6 in a game of home run derby at Wrigley FieldMAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Whiffs 10 in no-decision Steele didn't factor into the decision during Sunday's 3-2 win over Arizona, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks with 10 strikeouts in six innings.
Impact Steele submitted his best game by far, encountering trouble only when a two-out hit and error plated two runs in the fourth inning. The outing was the 26-year-old's first going more than five innings, and the 10 whiffs equaled his total from the last four games combined. Steele is slated for a rematch with Arizona next weekend.
MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Schwindel's go-ahead hit in 9th lifts Cubs over Arizona
Frank Schwindel hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks and Cubs meet, winner secures 3-game series
Both the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Chicago Cubs are looking for a series win with a victory on SundayMAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gomes hits HR, go-ahead single to lift Cubs over D-backs 4-2
Yan Gomes hit a solo homer and added a go-ahead single in the ninth inning to lift the Chicago Cubs over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Sunday Steele (thumb) will start Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Steele was removed from his last start due to a left thumb issue, but he tested things out off the mound Friday and will be cleared to make his next turn through the rotation. Over his last five starts, the southpaw has posted a 6.88 ERA and 2.00 WHIP in 17 innings.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marte has 3 hits to lift Diamondbacks over Cubs 4-3
Ketel Marte had three hits and drove in a run, Zach Davies pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Feels good after bullpen session Steele (thumb) felt good after throwing a bullpen session Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Steele exited his start last Sunday against the Dodgers with a sore left thumb. He felt the discomfort specifically while throwing his slider, but he was able to throw that pitch without issues Friday. The Cubs have yet to announce their starter for Sunday's series finale in Arizona, a job which could go to Steele if he's cleared to pitch.
MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Buehler stars in 100th career start as Dodgers sweep Cubs
Walker Buehler pitched seven sparkling innings in his 100th career start, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the sliding Chicago Cubs 7-1 for their sixth consecutive victoryMAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Managing left thumb soreness Steele exited Sunday's game against the Dodgers due to left thumb soreness, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Steele threw 69 pitches during Sunday's start and allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three in four innings. However, he was examined by trainers while warming up prior to the fifth inning and was removed from the game. Steele hopes to make his next start, but the team will wait to see how he feels in the coming days before making a decision, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from Sunday's game Steele was removed from Sunday's game against the Dodgers prior to the top of the fifth inning due to an apparent left hand issue, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Steele held the Dodgers scoreless for three innings to begin Sunday's matchup, but he gave up two runs in the top of the fourth. In total, he allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three in four innings. The southpaw was examined by trainers while warming up prior to the fifth inning and was ultimately removed. He tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Arizona on Saturday, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss time.
MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs scratch RHP Marcus Stroman, put him on IL
The Chicago Cubs have scratched Marcus Stroman for their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, putting the right-hander on the injured list without a designationMAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Now starting Sunday Steele will start Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact The 26-year-old was originally scheduled to start Saturday before having his outing pushed to Monday, but he'll now take the mound Sunday after Marcus Stroman (undisclosed) was a late addition to the injured list. Steele has struggled through his first five starts of 2022 with a 5.50 ERA, 1.89 WHIP and 16:1 K:BB over 18 innings.
MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Monday Steele will start Monday's series opener in San Diego, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Steele was initially projected to start Saturday against the Dodgers, but the Cubs altered their pitching plans after Friday's matchup was postponed. The southpaw will get a few extra days of rest before taking the mound on the road against the Padres. Over his first five starts in 2022, Steele has posted a 5.50 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in 18 innings.
MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting this weekend Steele won't start during Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers and isn't listed as the probable pitcher for Sunday's series finale, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune...
Impact The 26-year-old was originally penciled in to start Saturday, but the Cubs have altered their pitching plans after the postponement of Friday's game, which is being made up via a twin bill Saturday. Drew Smyly and Daniel Norris will start in the doubleheader, while Marcus Stroman is scheduled to take the mound Sunday. Assuming Steele doesn't work out of the bullpen this weekend, he should pitch during the upcoming three-game series in San Diego, which begins Monday.
MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs play the Dodgers in first of 3-game series
The Chicago Cubs host the Los Angeles Dodgers to begin a three-game seriesMAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes three frames in loss Steele (1-3) took the loss at the hands of the Brewers on Saturday, allowing four runs (two earned) on seven hits and one walk with four strikeouts in three innings.
Impact Milwaukee jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning, as Steele surrender four singles and Chicago committed two errors, and he never settled in. Steele was pulled before he could face the order a third time while throwing 48 of 74 pitches for strikes, and he has now made it to five innings just once in five starts. The 26-year-old lefty is tentatively projected to start next weekend against the Dodgers.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles with command in loss Steele (1-2) allowed three runs on four hits across three innings to take the loss Sunday against the Pirates. He walked four and struck out two.
Impact Steele struggled with his command, as he walked a season-high four batters and needed 79 pitches to complete his three innings of work. The lefty now has a 6.0 BB/9 across three starts this season, and he won't find much success unless he's able to cut that number down and limit the free passes. Steele will carry a 5.40 ERA into his next scheduled start against the Brewers on Saturday.
APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Peters shines as Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago Cubs 4-3
Dillon Peters keyed a solid performance by Pittsburgh’s bullpen and Kevin Newman had two hits to help the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hoerner leads Cubs against the Pirates following 4-hit game
The Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates after Nico Hoerner's four-hit game on SaturdayAPRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alfonso Rivas drives in 5 as Cubs pound Pirates 21-0
Alfonso Rivas had three hits and five RBIs, and the Chicago Cubs stopped a four-game slide by pounding the Pittsburgh Pirates 21-0APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chased early again Tuesday Steele (1-1) got the loss after he pitched 2.2 innings, giving up four runs on three hits while walking three and striking out one in Tuesday's loss to the Rays.
Impact Steele gave up an RBI groundout to Manuel Margot in the second frame before running into trouble in the third inning, surrendering a two-run homer to Wander Franco and an RBI double to Brandon Lowe before getting yanked with two outs. The 26-year-old has struggled to pitch deep into games this season, tossing a total of 11 innings and giving up six runs over three starts on his way to a 1-1 record and 4.50 ERA. Steele will look to last longer in his next projected start Sunday at home against the Pirates.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Franco homers in Wrigley debut, Rays beat Cubs 6-5
Wander Franco hit his first homer of the season, a two-run bomb to left-center in the third inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays play in game 2 of series
The Chicago Cubs take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Tampa Bay RaysAPRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
