Steele has developed into a high-quality starter for the Cubs in recent seasons. Over the last two years, he's compiled a 3.11 ERA (140 ERA+) and a 3.51 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 292 innings pitched.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele laughs while talking with a reporter before the opening day game between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo.

Something seemed to click for Steele midway through the 2022 season when self-doubt gave way to consistent success. He posted a 2.05 ERA over his final 14 starts (79 innings) that season.

Steele, 29, has been the Cubs' most reliable starter the last few years. He threw 427 innings with a 3.10 ERA and the underlying numbers to match from 2022-24. In four starts this season, Steele ...

Picking the best moment in Justin Steele’s start Monday against the San Francisco Giants poses a challenge. Maybe the 93.1 mph four-seam fastball Giants catcher Patrick Bailey whiffed on to e… ...

Cubs left-hander Justin Steele and manager Craig Counsell both expressed cautious optimism Tuesday after the initial imaging on Steele’s sore throwing elbow didn’t reveal any serious damage.

Justin Steele has arguably been the Chicago Cubs ace over each of the past three seasons. Since 2022, he has posted ERA’s of 3.18, 3.06, and 3.07 while. advertisement. ChiCitySports.

Cubs left-hander Justin Steele estimated he spent an hour in an MRI machine Tuesday morning. But he said he was “happy” with the early results.

Steele had a 3.07 ERA through his start Tuesday, and that even included a stretch early in the season when he was pitching better than his final lines suggested. Simple plan. Clear mind.

Yan Gomes came off the injured list to club a two-run home run, Patrick Wisdom also hit a two-run bomb and Justin Steele went six innings to stay unbeaten as the Chicago Cubs routed the visiting ...