Justin Steele

A pair of homers would do all the damage on Steele. He surrendered a two-run blast by Brent Rooker to start the first inning. Shea Langeliers added a two-run shot in the third. The 29-year-old left-hander settled in nicely, pitching into the seventh and falling in line for the win. He struck out six. Steele lines up for a start against the Rangers in Chicago on Monday.

After knocking a base hit in the first inning, Langeliers took Justin Steele deep for a two-run shot in the third for his second home run of the season. The 27-year-old catcher is 4-for-18 at the plate to start the season with just four strikeouts. He could lead the catching position at home runs considering the park upgrade moving from Oakland to Sacramento.

Rooker answered the Cubs three-run first inning with a two-run blast of his own off Justin Steele to put the Athletics on the board. He then drew a walk to lead off the third and scored on a two-run homer by Shea Langeliers. The 30-year-old slugger could be set for a monster season in the power department if Sutter Health Park is the hitter-friendly environment it's been through the first couple of games.

Suarez got off to a terrible start in 2024 but still put up solid numbers. He's off to a pretty decent one now, with his homer traveling 430 feet to center off Justin Steele. You can't count on Suarez to help you in the average category, but that power isn't going anywhere. Not in 2025, anyway.

Steele allowed six hits -- one of them a homer -- and walked one against two strikeouts. He get the win, but that's more thanks to the Cubs' offense than how well the southpaw pitched. Steele should be fine, but this spring -- and this outing -- have left a bit to be desired. He'll get the A's in Sacramento next.