Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele left his Opening Day start early on Thursday after fielding a bunt and falling as he flipped the ball to first base.
The anticipation surrounding MLB Opening Day was overshadowed by concerns about Justin Steele’s condition. Despite the Chicago Cubs giving him the green light to play against the Texas Rangers, the early innings of the game showed promise for Steele.
Jonah Heim redeemed himself for a mental miscue by delivering a walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning, lifting the Texas Rangers to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the season opener on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.
Justin Steele was looking dominant through 4.2 innings striking out six. While making a diving play on a bunt it appears that Steele injured his leg. Steele lay on the grass by the first baseline grabbing the back side of his left leg.
On Thursday, Chicago Cubs ace Justin Steele exited his Opening Day start against the Texas Rangers with an apparent leg injury. Cruising to what looked like another habitual quality start for Steele, the lefty had already collected six strikeouts in just 4.2 innings.
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MLB super-agent Scott Boras had himself a hit-and-miss offseason.
Chicago Cubs ace left-hander Justin Steele sustained a left leg injury while fielding a bunt in the fifth inning of Thursday's season opener against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas.
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Go get ‘em, Justin.
Thursday marks an unofficial holiday in the United States. Baseball returns for a marathon that doesn't end until early November. Opening Day not only represents the return of regular-season baseball, but it also brings hope, optimism, and the constant case of what-ifs over 162 games.
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The 2024 Cubs season begins! Happy Opening Day!
Happy Opening Day!
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A discussion of the season to come from the BCB staff.
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This year, I believe the Cubs will be playing October playoff baseball.
Remember this?
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#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Opening Day 2024!
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