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Justin Steele

SP, #35
W-L
0-0
ERA
0.96
K
8
BB
2
Player Bio
HT/WT
6' 2", 205 lbs
Age
28
Born
07-11-1995
Batting/Throwing
L/L
The pitches they couldn't master: 12 MLB aces on the one that got away

Stars like Corbin Burnes, Spencer Strider, Clayton Kershaw and others on the cutters, changeups, or splitters they've spent careers chasing.

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The pitches they couldn't master: 12 MLB aces on the one that got away
Despite loss, Justin Steele's return to an already strong Cubs rotation brings optimism

Steele, who has been out since suffering an injury on Opening Day, pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings against the powerful Padres offense.

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Despite loss, Justin Steele's return to an already strong Cubs rotation brings optimism
Justin Steele and Shota Imanaga can give the Cubs a 1-2 punch they need

If the Cubs are going to really matter this season, it looks like the starters will have to lead the way.

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Justin Steele and Shota Imanaga can give the Cubs a 1-2 punch they need
Justin Steele and Adbert Alzolay are Cubs pitchers heading in opposite directions

The bad news: Alzolay blew another save Friday. The good news: Steele is on track to start for the Cubs on Monday.

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Justin Steele and Adbert Alzolay are Cubs pitchers heading in opposite directions
Cubs pitchers are already under pressure to succeed after Justin Steele injury, 0-2 start

Steele isn't expected to return before May, so the Cubs' pitching depth will be put to the test.

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Cubs pitchers are already under pressure to succeed after Justin Steele injury, 0-2 start
Chicago Cubs notes: Steele injury fallout, Counsell will use his bench, bullpen usage

Steele is hurt, leaving the rotation in flux after an Opening Day game that caused fans to start questioning Counsell's lineup choices.

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Chicago Cubs notes: Steele injury fallout, Counsell will use his bench, bullpen usage
Cubs’ Justin Steele leaves Opening Day start as pitching depth gets early test

Steele was throwing a gem against the defending World Series champion Rangers. Then he felt hamstring tightness. An IL stint is likely.

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Cubs’ Justin Steele leaves Opening Day start as pitching depth gets early test
As Cubs shape roster, All-Star pitcher Justin Steele remains on track for Opening Day

Plus, updates on Carl Edwards Jr., Garrett Cooper, Ian Happy, Nick Madrigal and David Peralta.

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As Cubs shape roster, All-Star pitcher Justin Steele remains on track for Opening Day
As Cubs' Justin Steele takes a hit, the pitching staff comes into clearer view

To survive the 162-game season and advance into October, the Cubs will need another Cy Young Award-caliber season from Steele.

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As Cubs' Justin Steele takes a hit, the pitching staff comes into clearer view
Cubs' Justin Steele took winding path to earn first Opening Day start

Steele will be the Cubs' first homegrown Opening Day starter since Jeff Samardzija.

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Cubs' Justin Steele took winding path to earn first Opening Day start
What we’re hearing about Cubs: Craig Counsell in the spotlight, more on next phase

Odds and ends from the Cubs Convention, including Justin Steele's contract status, Shota Imanaga's number and more.

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What we’re hearing about Cubs: Craig Counsell in the spotlight, more on next phase
Is Justin Steele an anomaly for the Cubs or the beginning of a larger pitching trend?

"Who knows who the next Justin Steele is? It could be anybody that’s in our system right now,” Cubs GM Carter Hawkins said.

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Is Justin Steele an anomaly for the Cubs or the beginning of a larger pitching trend?
Cubs’ diminishing playoff chances look even worse when Justin Steele is off his game

Steele carried the team into playoff contention with his steady demeanor and devastating stuff. Can he keep it going in the stretch run?

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Cubs’ diminishing playoff chances look even worse when Justin Steele is off his game
Cubs' pitching development takes significant step forward in 2023, despite room to grow

The Cubs' homegrown success stories this season are positive signs for their pitching development department.

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Cubs' pitching development takes significant step forward in 2023, despite room to grow
Why Jon Lester reached out about Justin Steele before he became the Cubs' new ace

While watching Steele pitch last season, Lester saw a pitcher who reminded him of himself.

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Why Jon Lester reached out about Justin Steele before he became the Cubs' new ace
Cubs ace Justin Steele shows why he's a Cy Young contender, potential Game 1 playoff starter

The Cubs are 13-1 in Steele's past 14 starts, a stretch that includes victories over the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles.

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Cubs ace Justin Steele shows why he's a Cy Young contender, potential Game 1 playoff starter
Greenberg: 'Relentless' Justin Steele leads Cubs to October-like win in late August

The Cubs scored one run in the first inning, and somehow it held up. “That felt like a playoff game,” manager David Ross said.

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Greenberg: 'Relentless' Justin Steele leads Cubs to October-like win in late August
How the Cubs found Justin Steele in the draft and landed their new Cy Young contender

Justin Steele’s emergence as a legitimate Cy Young Award contender has been a pleasant surprise more than a shocking development.

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How the Cubs found Justin Steele in the draft and landed their new Cy Young contender
Now the Cubs have to make buying worth it after avoiding sell-off at trade deadline

The surging Cubs have two days to maximize their rising playoff chances after looking like a team that would sell until recently.

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Now the Cubs have to make buying worth it after avoiding sell-off at trade deadline
Cubs manager David Ross on trade deadline: 'A lot of variability' to team's final approach

There is no gray area 72 hours ahead of the trade deadline. The Cubs are looking to add major-league talent.      

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Cubs manager David Ross on trade deadline: 'A lot of variability' to team's final approach

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