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0:00On September 7th, the Chicago Cubs are looking to solidify their bullpen for the postseason, and a few guys and the minors are working their way back. Justin Steele, a familiar face, made his second rehab start this past Sunday. He pitched two innings, gave up just one earned run, and showed some good stuff, especially with his slider. It's still a small sample size, but if he can get back to full strength, he could be a huge help to a relief corps that's been a bit shaky lately. Meanwhile, Shelby Miller took a significant step by pitching in back-to-back games. That's a good sign. His arm is ready for more work. However, the results weren't great. He gave up four earned runs in his outing, and a few questionable calls on balls and strikes seemed to make things worse. It shows he still got some kinks to work out before he's ready for high-leveraged situations. Then there's Edward Cabrera, who is still struggling. He came into a game and managed to get it out, but then gave up a couple of singles and walked a couple of batters.

1:00He pitched another inning and allowed more base runners. It's clear he's not quite there yet either, and his rehab progress is definitely a concern for the team. The Cubs are definitely keeping a close eye on these pitchers as the regular season winds down. The bullpen is a crucial part of any playoff run, and they need reliable arms. Steel's progress is the most encouraging, but Miller and Cabrera still have a ways to go to prove they can contribute. It's a tight race to get healthy and effective at the right time. The team needs these guys to step up, and the next few weeks will be telling for all of them as they try to make their case for a postseason roster. Spot. From around the league, powered by AI, this is MLB News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.