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Cubs plan pitching rotation after loss to Marlins, Steele may return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 5:35 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Cubs plan pitching rotation after loss to Marlins, Steele may return

Summary

The Chicago Cubs are navigating difficult pitching decisions following an 8-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. With a playoff spot on the line, the Cubs missed several chances to score, stranding 15 runners. This defeat places them in a three-way tie for the National League wild card. The Cubs' next starter, Kevin Gausman, is set to pitch Wednesday. Left-hander Justin Steele could potentially return this weekend as they look to finalize their rotation for the postseason.

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Status Watch

•Cubs lose 8-2 in 12 innings against the Marlins.
•Cubs stranded 15 runners and went 1-for-18 with runners in scoring position.
•They currently share a wild card spot with five games remaining.
•Kevin Gausman scheduled to start against the Marlins on Wednesday.
•Justin Steele may return for the weekend series against the Red Sox.

Latest Updates

5:35 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs try to plot the rotation after Tuesday’s loss — and LHP Justin Steele could return this weekend

What they're saying

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The National League wild-card standings are continuing to create tough pitching decisions for the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs had a fantastic opportunity to clinch a playoff spot Tuesday night against the Miami Marlins, needing a win or an Arizona Diamondbacks loss to officially get into the postseason. But they couldn’t convert multiple chances in the 10th inning of an eventual 8-2 loss in 12 ...
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