Steele Eyes Late-Season Return; Counsell Urges Caution

Steele eyes late-season return; Counsell urges caution

PHOENIX — Left-hander Justin Steele had this Chicago Cubs series in Arizona circled for a while.

Cubs Get Exciting News on Ben Brown, Justin Steele as Playoffs Inch Closer

All signs are pointing toward the Chicago Cubs getting a pair of great arms back in the fold sooner rather than later.

Cubs Temper Expectations as Justin Steele’s

The Chicago Cubs have strengthened their pitching staff significantly during the 2026 season, giving themselves more depth as they pursue a postseason berth. However, one of the team’s most intriguing potential reinforcements remains a long way from being ready. That pitcher is Justin Steele. The 31-year-old left-hander has not appeared in a major-league game for 16 months after undergoing surgery to repair a serious elbow injury. While Steele h…

Patrick Mooney Breaks Down Cubs Playoff Pitching Questions & Alex Bregman’s Impact

Northside Territory host and The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney joins Scott Braun, A.J. Pierzynski and Erik Kratz to examine how the Cubs are preparing their pitching staff for October with Justin Steele, Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera all working their way back. Mooney explains where Steele could fit after his long road back from injury, why Kevin Gausman could emerge as Chicago’s Game 1 starter and how Craig Counsell’s deep collection of arms gives h…