Justin Steele

Cubs’ Steele dominates Giants in 5-0 win, moves into tie for MLB lead in victories

Justin Steele tossed dominant two-hit ball through eight innings to move into a tie for the major league lead in wins, leading the Chicago Cubs past the San Francisco Giants 5-0.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Justin Steele stars as the Cubs stop the Brewers’ 9-game winning streak with 1-0 victory

Chicago Cubs' Cody Bellinger hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Cody Bellinger and Justin Steele help Chicago Cubs top Kansas City Royals 6-4

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras embraces Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ as Contreras leaves the game after being hit by Happ's bat during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 27, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Cubs beat Cardinals 10-3 after a testy start to get back to .500

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Adbert Alzolay, right, and catcher Miguel Amaya, left, celebrate after a win over the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game Friday, July 21, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Cody Bellinger hits 2-run homer as Chicago Cubs edge St. Louis Cardinals 4-3

Cubs and Braves meet to decide series winner

The Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series.

Reds play the Cubs leading series 1-0

The Cincinnati Reds lead 1-0 in a four-game series against the Chicago Cubs.

Cardinals host the Cubs, aim to continue home win streak

The St. Louis Cardinals, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Chicago Cubs.

Cardinals aim to keep win streak alive against the Cubs

Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDT

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele (35) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Quinn Harris)

Chicago Cubs place LHP Justin Steele on 15-day IL with forearm strain

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander Justin Steele on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with strained left forearm.

Cubs’ Steele leaves start against Rays because of left forearm tightness

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs starter Justin Steele left Wednesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays after three innings because of left forearm tightness.

Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ, right, slaps hands with third base coach Willie Harris, left, during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, May 5, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Happ, Steele lead Cubs past Marlins 4-1 to end 3-game slide

CHICAGO (AP) — Ian Happ lined a deep two-run homer, Justin Steele tossed seven solid innings and the Chicago Cubs topped the Miami Marlins 4-1 on Friday to snap a three-game slide.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele throws during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres Friday, March 3, 2023, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

7 Cubs pitchers combine for no-hitter vs Machado, Padres

Manny Machado, Nelson Cruz and the San Diego Padres expect to be big bashers in the batter’s box this season. On Friday night, they were a big bunch of nothing.

FILE - Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Milwaukee. Drew Smyly is staying with the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 on condition of anonymity because the contract was pending a successful physical.(AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Cubs, LHP Smyly finalize $19 million, 2-year contract

Smyly has an opt out after the 2023 season.

Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner hits a solo home run during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

David Ross, Chicago Cubs hope to build on strong 2nd half

CHICAGO (AP) — Nico Hoerner had a solid all-around season. Christopher Morel made a successful big league debut.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Cubs put Sampson, Steele on restricted list, add Little

TORONTO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs put right-hander Adrian Sampson and left-hander Justin Steele on the restricted list before opening a three-game series at Toronto on Monday night.

Cubs bring 3-game road win streak into game against the Brewers

Milwaukee; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT

Brewers play the Cubs looking to break road losing streak

Chicago; Sunday, 2:20 p.m. EDT

Nationals play the Cubs leading series 1-0

Washington; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT

Cubs and Nationals square off in series rubber match

Chicago; Wednesday, 2:20 p.m. EDT

Chicago Cubs' Willson Contreras, right, celebrates with first base coach Mike Napoli, Contreras' two-run homer off Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, in Chicago. The Cubs won 2-1. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Contreras hits 2-run HR in 8th as Cubs beat Marlins 2-1

CHICAGO (AP) — Willson Contreras pounded his chest and pointed toward the roaring crowd. It was quite a return to Wrigley Field for a player many thought would be gone by now.

Cubs aim to stop 5-game skid, take on the Marlins

Miami Marlins (48-57, fourth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (41-63, fifth in the NL Central)

Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDT

Cubs look to break losing streak in matchup with the Cardinals

St. Louis; Wednesday, 7:45 p.m. EDT

Giants host the Cubs to begin 4-game series

San Francisco; Thursday, 9:45 p.m. EDT

Phillies begin 3-game series against the Cubs

Philadelphia; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT

Cubs aim to break 5-game losing streak, play the Orioles

Baltimore Orioles (44-44, fifth in the AL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (34-53, fourth in the NL Central)

Chicago; Wednesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT

Brewers begin 3-game series against the Cubs

Milwaukee; Monday, 4:10 p.m. EDT

Chicago Cubs' Willson Contreras celebrates while running the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Contreras homers, Morel also goes deep as Cubs beat Reds 8-3

CHICAGO (AP) — Christopher Morel unleashed a laser from center field toward the plate. In a flash, the Cubs let loose.

Reds face the Cubs with 1-0 series lead

Cincinnati Reds (26-47, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (28-46, fourth in the NL Central)

Chicago; Wednesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT

Cubs meet the Braves with 1-0 series lead

Atlanta Braves (37-28, second in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (24-40, fourth in the NL Central)

Chicago; Saturday, 2:20 p.m. EDT

Cubs look to stop skid in game against the Padres

San Diego Padres (37-24, second in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (23-36, fourth in the NL Central)

Chicago; Monday, 8:05 p.m. EDT

Chicago Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday

Chicago; Sunday, 7:08 p.m. EDT

Brewers bring road win streak into matchup with the Cubs

Chicago; Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Kyle Farmer runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Cincinnati, Thursday, May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Farmer’s 5 RBIs, 4 hits keys Reds’ 20-5 rout of Cubs

CINCINNATI (AP) — Kyle Farmer homered twice and tied his career high with five RBIs to power the Cincinnati Reds to their high-scoring game in 23 years, a 20-5 rout of the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.

Cubs face the Reds with 2-1 series lead

Chicago Cubs (18-25, third in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (13-30, fifth in the NL Central)

Cincinnati; Thursday, 12:35 p.m. EDT