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Cubs provide update on Justin Steele before Yankees series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 12:25 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Cubs provide update on Justin Steele before Yankees series

Summary

The Chicago Cubs opened a series against the New York Yankees on August 1, 2026, but lost 2-0. Ahead of the matchup, the team updated the status of pitcher Justin Steele, who has not pitched this season. Steele is working on returning to a relief role late in the season after throwing flat-ground pitches and preparing for a mound workout. His last game appearance was in September 2023.

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Status Watch

•Cubs lost to the Yankees 2-0 on August 1, 2026.
•Justin Steele has not pitched this season.
•Steele is focused on a potential return in a relief role.
•He practiced throwing 80-85 pitches before moving to mound work.
•Steele was an MLB All-Star in 2023.

Latest Updates

12:25 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs Announced Justin Steele Update Before Yankees Series

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On Friday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs opened up a series with the New York Yankees at Wrigley Field.The Cubs lost by a score of 2-0.Chicago Cubs Announced Justin Steele UpdateAhead of their series with the Yankees, the Cubs announced the latest update on Justin Steele.He has not pitched in a game this season.MLB.com wrote (on […] The post Chicago Cubs Announced Justin Steele Update Before Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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