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The Yankees removed Mark Leiter Jr. from their ALDS roster and added Luis Gil, who will start Game 1 against the Blue Jays, while keeping a flexible roster with three catchers and 12 pitchers.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele is expected to hit the injured list due to a hamstring injury, prompting the need for a replacement starter in the rotation. Speculation surrounds potential candidates, including Ben Brown, who has shown promise in the minors. Meanwhile, Mark Leiter Jr. is experimenting with a new pitch, and Hector Neris impressed in the season opener. Additionally, the article discusses the absence of Brandon Belt from the offseason market and an injury to one of the Brewers' top prospects.
The Cubs beat the Pirates for the fifth time in the last week and a half, with Marcus Stroman pitching seven scoreless innings and Mark Leiter Jr. and Adbert Alzolay finishing off the game. The Cubs' dominance over the Pirates continues.
The Cubs lost to the Angels 6-2, with Jameson Taillon having a decent start until the 6th inning when he was pulled for Mark Leiter Jr. who had an off night. The Cubs' bats were mostly silent, with only a trio of hits in the 5th inning.
The Chicago Cubs won again last night, thanks in part to Jameson Taillon's first good start with the team. Dansby Swanson continued his impressive season with his sixth homer of the year. Julian Merryweather has been solid since his rough first outing, and Mark Leiter Jr. bounced back from a tough game. Justin Steele is expected to play catch today after being diagnosed with a mild forearm strain, and Cody Bellinger is running but not yet at full speed.