4:48 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (1-3) earned the win against the Angels on Friday, allowing one run on two hits and two walks with seven strikeouts over nine innings.

9:17 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) (0-3) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs on five hits and a walk over seven innings as the Cubs were downed 3-2 by the Reds. He struck out seven.

8:33 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) did not factor into the decision Monday against Milwaukee, allowing three hits and one walk over seven shutout innings. He struck out eight.

6:43 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) (0-1) took the loss against the Pirates on Thursday, surrendering five runs on six hits and one walk over 5.2 innings. He struck out seven.

5:19 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (hamstring) was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Cubs on Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

12:26 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (hamstring) will start Monday against the Padres as long as he gets through a bullpen session Saturday with no issues, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

11:23 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, after which he will be reevaluated to determine whether he's potentially ready to rejoin the big-league rotation, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

6:25 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that everything went well in the rehab start for Steele (hamstring) with Triple-A Iowa, and he will meet with the team Friday after a Thursday workout, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

6:41 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) manager Craig Counsell said Monday that it's possible Steele (hamstring) could rejoin the rotation after his rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

3:17 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) Craig Counsell said Saturday that Steele (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

3:25 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (hamstring) went through pitchers' fielding practice Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

12:23 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (hamstring) will throw a live batting practice session Sunday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

7:55 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (hamstring) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

5:33 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) Craig Counsell said Saturday that he expects Steele (hamstring) to miss the entire month of April, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

3:42 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) Cubs placed Steele on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left hamstring strain, retroactive to Friday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

2:28 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (knee) declared himself ready to start Thursday's season opener versus the Rangers in Arlington after he threw a bullpen session Monday without incident, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

2:52 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) Craig Counsell said Saturday that Steele (knee) is still scheduled to start for the Cubs on Opening Day against Texas, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

5:37 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) suffered a left knee contusion during Friday's Cactus League game against the Giants, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

4:36 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) was removed from Friday's Cactus League start versus the Giants after being hit in the left knee by a comebacker, Marquee Sports Network reports.

12:22 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) Craig Counsell confirmed Saturday that Steele will start for the Cubs on Opening Day versus Texas, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

10:04 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) said his goal for 2024 is to make at least 30 starts and log 180 or more innings for the first time in his career, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

3:11 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) Cubs and Steele avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $4 million contract Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

11:42 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) won't start Sunday against the Brewers after the Cubs were eliminated from playoff contention Saturday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

5:07 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (16-3) earned the win Monday against the Giants, striking out 12 over eight shutout innings. He scattered two hits and two walks.

8:25 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) (15-3) earned the win Tuesday, allowing six hits and one walk over six scoreless innings against the Brewers. He struck out eight.

8:39 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing three runs on six hits over five innings against the Blue Jays, while striking out seven.

6:37 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (13-3) allowed four runs (three earned) on eight hits and four walks while striking out seven over 5.1 innings to earn the win over Atlanta on Sunday.

7:00 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (10-3) earned the win Friday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk over 6.1 innings in a 4-3 victory over the Cardinals. He struck out nine.

8:39 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) (9-2) earned the win Friday, allowing three hits and one walk over 6.1 scoreless innings against Cleveland. He struck out six.

4:56 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (8-2) allowed one run on five hits across six innings to earn the win Saturday against the Cardinals. He walked one and struck out eight.

11:39 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) Cubs reinstated Steele (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Saturday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

11:38 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) (forearm) will rejoin the Cubs' rotation Saturday against the Orioles, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

4:45 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (forearm) is throwing a bullpen session Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

6:47 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) manager David Ross said Wednesday that Steele (forearm) is on track to return June 17 against the Orioles, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

7:47 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 2, with a left forearm strain by the Cubs on Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

6:33 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) was diagnosed Friday with a mild left forearm strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

12:16 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) left forearm injury is not considered serious, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

5:30 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) manager David Ross said Steele will undergo an MRI on his left forearm Thursday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

3:44 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) was removed from Wednesday's game against the Rays due to left forearm tightness, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

3:05 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) was removed from his start Wednesday versus the Rays due to an apparent injury, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

5:46 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (6-2) took the loss Friday, allowing six runs (five earned) on 10 hits over 3.2 innings during a 9-0 loss to the Reds. He struck out four and did not issue a walk.

7:04 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing four hits and a walk over six scoreless innings against the Phillies. He struck out six.

7:45 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) (5-0) picked up the win in Friday's 4-1 victory over the Marlins, allowing one run on six hits over seven innings. He struck out four without walking a batter.

5:25 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk over six innings in a 4-3 loss against the Marlins. He struck out three.

8:07 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) (2-0) earned the win Friday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk over seven innings in a 8-2 victory over the Dodgers. He struck out eight.

12:08 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (1-0) allowed one run on four hits across six innings to earn the win Saturday against the Rangers. He walked four and struck out three.

11:30 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) is listed as the starting pitcher for Saturday's contest against the Brewers.

8:44 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) (arm) tossed two scoreless innings in Friday's Cactus League game against the Angels. He allowed no hits or walks and did not record a strikeout.

11:34 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) (arm) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut Friday against the Padres, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

6:06 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (arm) is expected to make his Cactus League debut sometime this weekend, Tony Andracki of the Marquee Sports Network reports.

3:07 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (arm) said he's scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

11:08 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) was scratched from Sunday's spring start against the Dodgers due to general arm fatigue, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

12:24 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) could slot in as the Cubs' No. 3 starter to begin the regular season, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic report.

5:11 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) David Ross said Wednesday that Steele (back) isn't expected to be reinstated from the injured list prior to the end of the regular season, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

6:14 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (back) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

4:11 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (back) threw a bullpen session Monday without issue, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

4:11 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (back) threw a bullpen session Monday without issue, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

9:03 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (back) won't make a start during the Cubs' three-game home series with the Reds that begins Tuesday, Steve Greenberg of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

2:10 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) Cubs reinstated Steele (back) from the restricted list Thursday.

6:23 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (back/personal) is expected to start Tuesday against the Reds, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

5:05 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (back) was placed on the restricted list Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

2:50 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) manager David Ross said Sunday that Steele, who experienced low-back tightness coming out of his most recent start Friday against the Brewers, won't be eligible to join the team in Toronto for its upcoming three-game series versus the Blue Jays due to his vaccination status, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

7:33 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) gave up one earned run on four hits and four walks while striking out six over 5.1 innings in a 4-3 extra-inning win over the Brewers on Friday. He did not factor into the decision.

10:12 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) was removed from Friday's game against the Brewers due to low back tightness, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

9:53 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) was removed from Friday's game against the Brewers in the bottom of the sixth inning due to an apparent leg injury, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

5:38 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) allowed no runs on two hits and one walk over six innings against the Brewers, striking out nine. He did not factor into the decision.

11:59 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over six innings against Washington. He struck out five.

7:51 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Nationals, giving up two runs on eight hits over six innings. He struck out nine without walking a batter.

7:51 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Nationals, giving up two runs on eight hits over six innings. He struck out nine without walking a batter.

7:29 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) struck out 10 batters in 4.2 scoreless innings Friday against the Marlins, walking one while allowing four hits. He did not factor into the decision.

7:29 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) struck out 10 batters in 4.2 scoreless innings Friday against the Marlins, walking one while allowing four hits. He did not factor into the decision.

9:36 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) will make his next start Friday against the Marlins, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

9:36 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) will make his next start Friday against the Marlins, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

8:25 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) won't start as scheduled Wednesday against the Cardinals since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

8:25 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) won't start as scheduled Wednesday against the Cardinals since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

8:29 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) (4-6) yielded one run on four hits and four walks over five innings Sunday, striking out two and earning a win over the Phillies.

12:31 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (3-6) took the loss Wednesday, allowing three earned runs on six hits and one walk over six innings against the Orioles. He struck out three.

4:40 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) Cubs reinstated Steele from the paternity list Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. left-hander said he'll start Wednesday's series finale with the Orioles at Wrigley Field, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago.

7:39 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (personal) was placed on the paternity list Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

8:19 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) did not travel with the team to Los Angeles while he awaits the birth of his child, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

8:19 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) allowed just one run on two hits across 6.2 innings but did not factor into the decision in Monday's loss to the Brewers. He walked four and struck out nine.

11:21 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) allowed six runs (five earned) on seven hits across 5.2 innings and did not factor into the decision in Thursday's loss to the Pirates. He didn't walk anyone and struck out eight.

10:23 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (2-5) gave up two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three in five innings en route to the win Saturday against Atlanta.

11:50 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) didn't factor into the decision during Sunday's 5-3 loss to St. Louis, allowing two runs (one earned) on seven hits and three walks with one strikeout in seven innings.

9:31 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (1-5) took the loss Thursday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and two walks over two innings against the Reds. He struck out two.

10:46 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) pitched scoreless five innings, surrendering one hit and two walks while striking out nine in the loss to the Diamondbacks on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision.

9:05 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) didn't factor into the decision during Sunday's 3-2 win over Arizona, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks with 10 strikeouts in six innings.

6:11 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (thumb) will start Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

7:20 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (thumb) felt good after throwing a bullpen session Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

9:26 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) exited Sunday's game against the Dodgers due to left thumb soreness, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

8:37 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) was removed from Sunday's game against the Dodgers prior to the top of the fifth inning due to an apparent left hand issue, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

3:59 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) will start Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

12:34 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) will start Monday's series opener in San Diego, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

11:32 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) won't start during Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers and isn't listed as the probable pitcher for Sunday's series finale, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

3:16 AM - Justin Steele (CHC) (1-3) took the loss at the hands of the Brewers on Saturday, allowing four runs (two earned) on seven hits and one walk with four strikeouts in three innings.

9:12 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (1-2) allowed three runs on four hits across three innings to take the loss Sunday against the Pirates. He walked four and struck out two.

11:50 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (1-1) got the loss after he pitched 2.2 innings, giving up four runs on three hits while walking three and striking out one in Tuesday's loss to the Rays.

12:39 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) scheduled start Friday against the Brewers has been postponed due to poor weather, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

1:05 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) Cubs have been building Steele up as a starter this spring and will likely use him in their rotation to begin the season, Jordan Bastian of MLB,com reports.

7:55 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) allowed two runs on three hits across 2.2 innings in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks. He walked four and struck out one.