Chicago Cubs 2026

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Bats aside, is this year as simple as pitching being thin from the outset and injuries exacerbating it?
 
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Bats aside, is this year as simple as pitching being thin from the outset and injuries exacerbating it?
Assuming Steeles original diagnosis was he would return a few months in, I'd say the starting pitching staff was pretty deep all things considered at the start of the season. I'm not sure there is a team in baseball that could survive their top 6 starters being on the IL at the same time.
 
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