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Cubs welcome Blue Jays as Steele begins throwing progression

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Cubs welcome Blue Jays as Steele begins throwing progression

Summary

The Chicago Cubs prepare to host the Toronto Blue Jays on June 19 after recently salvaging a series win against the Colorado Rockies. Cubs left-hander Justin Steele is returning from an elbow injury and will start his throwing progression this week, aiming for a late-season return. Meanwhile, the Chicago White Sox continue a six-game trip, facing the Detroit Tigers after struggling at Yankee Stadium. Both teams are approaching a challenging stretch as they head towards the All-Star break.

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Status Watch

•Cubs secure a series win against the Rockies before facing the Blue Jays.
•Justin Steele is starting his throwing progression after elbow surgery.
•White Sox head to Detroit after a tough start to their road trip.
•Cubs' pitching ranks low in ERA and fWAR, adding urgency for returnees.

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11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago baseball report: Cubs’ Justin Steele still targets 2026 return — while White Sox need some road magic

What they're saying

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Challenging days are ahead for the Cubs and White Sox as they approach the last few weeks before the All-Star break. The Cubs salvaged a series win over the Colorado Rockies as they enter a difficult stretch to close out June. They welcome the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday to finish the homestand before heading on a seven-game trip against the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers — the latter ...
— Yahoo Sports

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