3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
JON LESTER
#34 - PITCHER - CHICAGO CUBS
1-0 W-L
0.55 WHIP
0.82 ERA
Turns in another strong outing Lester allowed one earned run on four hits and a walk while striking out four across six innings Sunday against the Pirates. He did not factor into the decision.
Extra-inning mistakes cost Bucs in loss For four innings, everything went according to the Pirates’ plan Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field. Kevin Newman homered off Jon Lester to g...
3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM
Báez's single in 11th gives Cubs 2-1 win over Pirates Javier Báez singled through a drawn-in infield in the bottom of the 11th, scoring David Bote from third base and giving the Chicago Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates
3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
At a time like this, Jon Lester isn't going to blame or second-guess the players Lester, who has three World Series rings and is a cancer survivor, doesn’t have to be playing, but he feels a sense of loyalty to the Cubs.
4 DAYS AGO • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lester expected to start for Chicago against Pittsburgh The Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates
4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chatwood fans 11, Cubs hit 3 homers to beat Pirates 4-3 Tyler Chatwood matched a career high with 11 strikeouts in another terrific performance, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory the Pittsburgh Pirates
4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darvish shines as Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 Yu Darvish pitched six shutout innings and Jason Heyward drove in two runs, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates
5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Daily Red Sox Links: John McNamara, Phillips Valdez, Jon Lester John McNamara passed away on Tuesday. McNamara managed for six teams in his MLB career, including parts of four seasons with the Red Sox. (D...
JULY 30 • OVERTHEMONSTER.COM
Jon Lester voices his concerns about the Marlins’ COVID-19 outbreak: ‘It’s a little scary. You have to trust in this process and trust in the protocols.’ Chicago Cubs starter Jon Lester stressed that he and his teammates must trust the COVID-19 health and safety protocols, even though it might...
JULY 28 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Cubs hold off Reds after Lester's hitless start The Cubs headed into this season with a number of questions hanging over their rotation. The group was perceived as a weakness, especially w...
JULY 28 • MLB.COM
Jon Lester Tosses 5 Hitless Innings, Anthony Rizzo Homers as Cubs Hold Off Reds The Chicago Cubs continued to play well against the National League Central to start a shortened 2020 season in which every game takes on mo...
JULY 28 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Rizzo homers again, Cubs beat virus-unsettled Reds 8-7 Anthony Rizzo homered for the third time, and the Chicago Cubs held on for an 8-7 victory over a Cincinnati Reds team coping with coronavirus uncertainty
JULY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays fan 19 Braves in 14-5 romp; Atlanta cuts Foltynewicz
JULY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brilliant in win Lester (1-0) walked one and struck out one over five scoreless, no-hit innings Monday to pick up the win against the Reds.
JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE
MLB plays of the day: Reds to rake vs. Lester Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News section.Following MLB's cancellation of two of Monday'...
JULY 27 • THESCORE.COM
Lester scheduled to start for Chicago against Cincinnati The Chicago Cubs play the Cincinnati Reds
JULY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chatwood dominates, Cubs hit 3 HRs in 9-1 romp over Brewers Tyler Chatwood pitched three-hit ball over six innings, Willson Contreras homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1 to take two of three in their opening series
JULY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cruises to win Chatwood (1-0) tossed six innings of one-run ball and picked up the win Sunday against the Brewers. He allowed three hits and two walks, while striking out eight.
JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Antonellis was ready to take a step closer to broadcasting in the majors, but the pandemic put it on hold Mike Antonellis was 31 years old when he landed the coveted gig of play-by-play voice of the Portland Sea Dogs in 2005, the same season that...
JULY 26 • BOSTON.COM
AP PHOTOS: Empty stands, masked players as baseball returns
JULY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hendricks goes 9; Rizzo HRs, sanitizes; Cubs beat Brew 3-0 Kyle Hendricks finished a three-hitter after new manager David Ross gave him one more batter, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on opening day
JULY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sharp in final tune-up Lester tossed 4.1 innings of one-run ball in Wednesday's exhibition game against the Twins. He allowed one hit and two walks, while striking out four.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
3 takeaways from Cubs camp, including Jon Lester’s tentative hold on the 4th rotation spot and the possibility of carrying 16 pitchers The Cubs named Jon Lester their fourth starter, while Alec Mills now will pitch batting practice before Wednesday night's exhibition game ag...
JULY 21 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Confirmed as No. 4 starter Manager David Ross said Lester will start the team's fourth game of the season Monday against the Reds, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Cubs using Jon Lester and Alec Mills as a tandem is solely for Wednesday’s exhibition game and not the regular season, David Ross says Cubs manager David Ross has tempered persistent suggestions that Alec Mills will piggyback 36-year-old Jon Lester once the regular season st...
JULY 20 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Looks like fourth starter Lester is not slated to pitch in the team's three-game series against the Brewers to start the season and figures to line up fourth next Monday against the Reds, Maddie Lee of NBC...
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Set to be No. 3 starter Chatwood is expected to throw around 80 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday before starting the team's third game of the season Sunday against the Brewers, Jordan Bastian of MLB.co...
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Slated to pitch third Lester figures to slot in as the Cubs' No. 3 starter with Kyle Hendricks named the Opening Day starter and Yu Darvish getting the ball second, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Sharp in intrasquad debut Lester struck out four batters across 2.1 scoreless innings in an intrasquad game Sunday, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE
5 takeaways from Chicago Cubs camp, including Jon Lester looking sharp in his intrasquad debut and Jason Kipnis looking ‘in midseason form’ Jon Lester struck out four and allowed only an infield hit in a 28-pitch performance during an intrasquad game Sunday night at Wrigley Field...
JULY 12 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
'A trophy is a trophy': Jon Lester's adjusting, taking... "You still have to show up, you still have to play well and you still have to do your job to get that trophy, get that ring."
JULY 11 • THEATHLETIC.COM
4 takeaways from Chicago Cubs camp, including Yu Darvish’s fingernail issue and the team handling veteran Jon Lester with care Chicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish provided a brief scare with a fingernail issue on his right index finger, but the veteran finished his intra...
JULY 9 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
When Jon Lester could start throwing in live batting practice Tommy Hottovy provides and update on Jon Lester's track back to throwing in live batting practice and eventual scrimmage games.
JULY 6 • NBC.COM
Why Jon Lester hasn't yet thrown live batting practice in Cubs Summer Camp Four Cubs startign pitchers threw in controlled intrasquad games over the weekend.
JULY 5 • YAHOO.COM
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JULY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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JUNE 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tomase: Losing Jon Lester should be biggest regret for Red Sox ownership Trenni Kusnierek and John Tomase debate whether the decision by the Red Sox to move on from Jon Lester in 2014 is the current ownership's bi...
JUNE 4 • NBC.COM
Jon Lester: MLB, union 'bending over backwards' to finalize health protocols Lester preached patience as MLB and the players negotiate health protocols for a resumption of play, noting both sides' No. 1 objective is s...
MAY 24 • YAHOO.COM
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MAY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jon Lester Recalls Favorite Memory Of No-Hitter With Red Sox On 12th Anniversary Jon Lester still remembers the awkwardness of one of his finest moments on the mound. The former Boston Red Sox…
MAY 19 • NESN.COM
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MAY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How Cubs' Jon Lester might be impacted by strain of shortened spring training A big challenge awaiting MLB players when the season resumes is avoiding injuries as they brace for a rushed "spring" training.
MAY 15 • YAHOO.COM
Wants to finish career in Chicago Lester said he wants to play with the Cubs in 2020 and 2021, and ultimately finish his career in Chicago, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs' Willson Contreras thinks Jon Lester has a lot more left in the tank Willson Contreras believes that 36-year-old ace Jon Lester is 'going for more' and still has a lot of baseball left in him.
MAY 7 • YAHOO.COM
Cubs' Contreras believes Jon Lester has a lot left in the tank Willson Contreras believes that 36-year-old ace Jon Lester is 'going for more' and still has a lot of baseball left in him.
MAY 7 • NBC.COM
Jon Lester Discusses Possibility of Returning to Boston After 2020 Season Cubs left-hander Jon Lester is open to the possibility of returning to the Red Sox to finish his career.
MAY 5 • 12UP.COM
Lester open to Red Sox reunion: 'It would be cool to go back' Time may have helped heal old wounds between Jon Lester and the Boston Red Sox.Lester, who first rose to stardom in Boston, expressed openne...
MAY 5 • THESCORE.COM
Watch: Cubs Legend Jon Lester Shares Expectations for Manager David Ross - Cubs Insider Legendary lefty Jon Lester has no reservations about his former batterymate now serving as his boss, not that there should have been any con...
MARCH 26 • CUBSINSIDER.COM
Cubs Roster 2020: Jon Lester, starting pitcher Veteran lefty Jon Lester is the focus of today's look at the Cubs 2020 roster.
MARCH 18 • NBC.COM
Watch: Jon Lester Goes Deep on Veteran Leadership, Captain Rizzo, World Series Championship - Cubs Insider Jon Lester recently sat down with hosts CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco of The Shift on R2C2 for nearly 40 minutes to discuss his legendary care...
MARCH 14 • CUBSINSIDER.COM
4 takeaways from Cubs spring training, including Jon Lester slowing opponents’ running game and prospect Manuel Rodriguez leaving with an arm injury Jon Lester believes opposing scouts have taken note of Willson Contreras’ throwing ability, which allows Cubs pitchers to focus more on the...
MARCH 1 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Podcast: Ross-ter Rundown: Can Jon Lester bring it for 1 more year? As the season draws closer, it's time to discuss every player that will be on the final roster on opening day. We start with Cubs veteran pi...
FEBRUARY 28 • NBC.COM
Cubs' Jon Lester: Rename World Series Trophy Following Rob Manfred's Comments MLB commissioner Rob Manfred calling the World Series trophy "a piece of metal" has not gone over well with some players. Count Chicago Cubs...
FEBRUARY 18 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
How Red Sox' Jon Lester Decision Eventually Led To Mookie Betts Trade The Red Sox deemed Jon Lester to be expendable in 2014. And that is where the road to trading Mookie Betts began. Let's explore.
FEBRUARY 5 • CBSNEWS.COM
Brewers beat up Lester, top Cubs 8-5 to narrow WC lead Brewers beat up Lester, top Cubs 8-5 to narrow WC lead
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
Lester pounded as Garneau, Piscotty HR, A's rout Cubs 11-4 Lester pounded as Garneau, Piscotty HR, A's rout Cubs 11-4
AUGUST 7, 2019
Chicago faces Milwaukee following Lester's strong outing Chicago looks to follow up a dominant outing by Saturday starter Jon Lester
JULY 28, 2019
Cubs demote Russell, scratch Lester, bring Contreras off IL Cubs demote Russell, scratch Lester, bring Contreras off IL
JULY 24, 2019
Lester expected to start for Chicago against San Diego The Padres will start Eric Lauer on Friday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Jon Lester
JULY 19, 2019
Lester homers, drives in 3, pitches Cubs past Pirates 10-4 Lester homers, drives in 3, pitches Cubs past Pirates 10-4
JULY 13, 2019
Lester pitches into 7th, Cubs beat Giolito, White Sox 6-3 Lester pitches into 7th, Cubs beat Giolito, White Sox 6-3
JULY 7, 2019
Lester to start series opener for Chicago at Chicago Chicago hits the road to begin a two-game series at Chicago
JULY 6, 2019
Lester expected to start as Cubs host the White Sox The White Sox will start Lucas Giolito on Wednesday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Jon Lester
JUNE 19, 2019
LEADING OFF: Lester vs Kershaw, MLB goes to Omaha LEADING OFF: Lester faces Kershaw as Cubs visit Dodgers, Musgrove vs Braves again 3 days after benches cleared, MLB goes to Omaha for 1st ti...
JUNE 13, 2019
Lester pitches Cubs past Brewers 4-1 for series win Jon Lester, Kris Bryant lead Chicago Cubs past Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 for series win
MAY 12, 2019
Dodgers spoil Jon Lester’s return, beat Cubs 2-1 Baseball Capsules
APRIL 26, 2019
Lester solid in return, but Dodgers get past Cubs 2-1 Lester solid in return, but Dodgers get past Cubs 2-1
APRIL 25, 2019
LEADING OFF: Yanks star Judge hurt, Cubs ace Lester close LEADING OFF: Yanks star Judge hurt, Pujols climbs RBI chart
APRIL 21, 2019
Cubs' Lester could be close to return after simulated game Cubs ace Jon Lester could be close to rejoining Chicago's rotation after pitching simulated game
APRIL 20, 2019
Cubs place ace Lester on 10-day injured list, recall Collins Left-hander Jon Lester was put on the 10-day injured list by the Chicago Cubs because of a strained left hamstring
APRIL 10, 2019
Maddon says Lester likely to miss 1-2 starts for Cubs Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon says ace Jon Lester will likely miss 1-2 starts because of left hamstring injury
APRIL 9, 2019
Cubs rout Pirates 10-0 in home opener after Lester departs Baseball Capsules
APRIL 9, 2019
Cubs LHP Jon Lester departs with hamstring tightness Cubs LHP Jon Lester departs with left hamstring tightness
APRIL 8, 2019
Lester hit hard again as Cubs lose 10-6 to Padres Jon Lester hit hard again as Chicago Cubs lose 10-6 to San Diego Padres
AUGUST 5, 2018
Lester faces Padres looking to keep Cubs in first (Jul 15, 2018) SAN DIEGO -- The mythical first half of the season ends at Petco Park Sunday afternoon with the hottest pitcher in the National League facing the coldest team.
JULY 15, 2018
Lester homers, gets NL-high 11th win as Cubs top Twins 11-10 CHICAGO (AP) With a career batting average under .100, Jon Lester might seem to be a pitcher who doesn't care what he does at the plate.
JULY 1, 2018
Cubs look to Lester to end skid as they face Dodgers (Jun 26, 2018) LOS ANGELES -- A four-time All-Star who has finished in the top five of the Cy Young Award voting three times, Jon Lester looks to be getting even better in his 13th major league s...
JUNE 27, 2018
Home runs lift Phillies past Cardinals 4-3 CHICAGO (AP) Jon Lester won his fifth straight start, Javier Baez backed him with three hits and two runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Lo...
JUNE 21, 2018
Lester wins 5th straight start, Cubs beat Dodgers 4-0 CHICAGO (AP) Whether they were making neat grabs or nailing runners at the plate, the Chicago Cubs came through with one sparkling play aft...
JUNE 20, 2018
Lester, bullpen combine on 1-hitter, Cubs beat Pirates 2-0 CHICAGO (AP) Jon Lester sees the Chicago Cubs delivering enough big hits and sparkling plays in the field.
JUNE 9, 2018
Russell’s hitting backs Lester in 8-1 Cubs win over Reds CINCINNATI (AP) Jon Lester is getting used to weathering rain delays.
MAY 19, 2018
Jim Riggleman credits Jon Lester for limiting Reds
MAY 19, 2018 • Fox Sports
Russell's hitting backs Lester in 8-1 Cubs win over Reds Jon Lester pitched six dominant innings, Addison Russell tied his career high with four hits
MAY 19, 2018
Lester helps Cubs beat Rockies 3-2 for 5th straight win CHICAGO (AP) Javier Baez committed a costly error, and Kris Bryant booted a ball in the sixth inning. The Chicago Cubs bounced into a pair of double plays and managed just six hit...
MAY 1, 2018
Lester aims for better effort as Cubs face Brewers (Apr 05, 2018) MILWAUKEE -- The major-league season is barely a week old, but it will almost certainly be a playoff-like atmosphere at Miller Park this weekend as the Milwaukee Brewers face the C...
APRIL 5, 2018
Cubs LHP Jon Lester working on unusual bounce throw to bases MESA, Ariz. (AP) Chicago Cubs ace Jon Lester is trying a new approach when it comes to his biggest weakness.
MARCH 5, 2018
Jon Lester: Maybe Jordan, Pippen can help my throwing woes
MARCH 5, 2018 • Fox Sports
Lester pitches 5 solid innings as Cubs pound Reds 9-0 (Sep 30, 2017) CHICAGO (AP) Jon Lester is looking sharp again, just in time for the Chicago Cubs.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
Lester looks sharp as Cubs pound Reds 9-0 Chicago Cubs pounded the Cincinnati Reds 9-0 on Saturday for their 15th win in 18 games.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
Baseball Capsules BALTIMORE (AP) Chris Sale struck out 13 to become the first AL pitcher in 18 years to reach the 300 mark, and the Boston Red Sox clinched a playoff berth hours after beating the...
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Lefties Blake Snell, Jon Lester square off in Rays-Cubs finale
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 • Fox Sports
Baez, Almora back Lester as Cubs rout Harvey, Mets 17-5 (Sep 13, 2017) CHICAGO (AP) Albert Almora Jr. spent most of the night watching from the dugout. Once he entered the game, he sure did make an impact.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Cubs place LHP Jon Lester on 10-day disabled list CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs got an encouraging report on Jon Lester before placing the ace left-hander on the 10-day disabled list on Friday.
AUGUST 18, 2017
Cubs place LHP Jon Lester on 10-day disabled list CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs got an encouraging report on Jon Lester before placing the ace left-hander on the 10-day disabled list on Fr...
AUGUST 18, 2017
Lester homers as Cubs pound Diamondbacks 16-4 (Aug 01, 2017) CHICAGO (AP) Jon Lester loved everything about Tuesday night, except for his performance on the mound.
AUGUST 2, 2017
Jon Lester offers his seats to fan who cried when he got Cubs tickets This story just keeps getting better and better.
JUNE 30, 2017
Red Sox will watch Jon Lester, Mike Napoli in World Series Boston Red Sox will watch as their former ace Jon Lester, who won co-MVP for winning the NLCS with the Chicago Cubs, play Mike Napoli in the...
JUNE 30, 2017
Chicago Cubs: Jon Lester named NL Pitcher of the Month for September Chicago Cubs' starter Jon Lester has done all he can making his case for NL Cy Young. He added NL Pitcher of the Month for September, after...
JUNE 30, 2017
Chicago Cubs announce rest of NLCS starting rotation beyond Lester The Chicago Cubs are hoping to keep their season alive as they welcome in the Los Angeles Dodgers. It is their second consecutive year in wh...
JUNE 30, 2017
Three Strikes: Javier Baez, Jon Lester get Cubs past Giants in NLDS Game 1 A Javier Baez solo home run and eight shutout innings from Jon Lester led the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 win over the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field in Game 1 of the NLDS.
JUNE 30, 2017
