On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs will continue their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.
They are coming off a 7-0 win on Monday night.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today wrote: “The Chicago Cubs don’t need Pete Crow-Armstrong to be a hero every night. He goes hitless in 5 at-bats. The Cubs still win 7-0 over the Arizona Diamondbacks behind Kevin Gausman’s 7 shutout innings and Michael Conforto’s 3-for-3 night with a HR and double.”
UPDATE: The Cubs lost 5-4.
Cubs Get News On Former All-Star
Also on Monday, the Cubs got an update on Justin Steele.
He has been out since last season with an injury.
Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network wrote: “#Cubs Justin Steele is in the clubhouse here in Arizona. He has another live bullpen tomorrow. After that, he’s hopeful, he will have 1 more live BP before he begins his rehab assignments.”
Steele has spent all five years of his MLB career with the Cubs.
He made the All-Star Game in 2023.
Social Media Reacts To Steele News
Here’s what people were saying about the update:
@cody__cubs: “Just wanna remind people that Justin Steele debut as a reliever and absolutely shoved it in that role before Jed Hoyer blew up the team at the trade deadline.”
@jacobzanolla: “Justin Steele is nearing a rehab assignment?? 👀”
@tonyisthegr8: “Oh baby!!!!! here they come!!!!!”
@mcderose: “It would be wonderful if he can stay healthy.”
@BillyJackEagle1: “This guys been gone so long that I don’t remember what he looks like.”
Looking At The Cubs Right Now
The Cubs are currently the second-place team in the National League Central with a 76-56 record in 132 games.
After two more games in Arizona, they will return home to host the Cincinnati Reds on Friday afternoon.
Chicago Cubs Get News On Former All-Star During Diamondbacks Series