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Dodgers leave Buehler off wild-card roster; Cards add Yepez
The Los Angeles Dodgers left pitcher Walker Buehler off their roster for the one-game wild-card playoff against the St. Louis CardinalsOCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs looking to pick themselves up after dismantling core
The Chicago Cubs come into the offseason with a long list of issues to addressOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allows four runs in no-decision Lester allowed four earned runs on six hits and four walks while striking out four across five innings in the loss to the Cubs on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Lester allowed all four runs on one swing of the bat on a grand slam by Trayce Thompson. He has struggled with walks; Saturday marked his fourth time issuing four free passes this season. The 37-year-old has a 4.36 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with 40 strikeouts in 66 innings for the Cardinals this season.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lester expected to start as Cardinals host the Cubs
The Cardinals are expected to send Jon Lester to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Adrian Sampson the startOCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Escapes with no-decision Lester didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 8-5 win over the Cubs, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out six.
Impact The veteran southpaw struggled to keep runners off base before exiting after 96 pitches (56 strikes) with the Cards down 4-2, but a rally in the top of the seventh inning took Lester off the hook for his second loss with St. Louis and seventh of the season. He has pitched better for his new club, posting a 4.13 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 36:22 K:BB through 61 innings over 11 starts since coming over from the Nats.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Castellanos solo homer in 9th lifts Reds over Nationals 7-6
Nick Castellanos hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Washington Nationals 7-6SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals set team record with 15th straight win, beat Cubs
The St. Louis Cardinals set a franchise record with their 15th straight win, boosted when catcher Yadier Molina and center fielder Harrison Bader helped pull off a wild double play...SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sampson scheduled to start for Chicago against St. Louis
The Cubs will send Adrian Sampson to the mound Saturday and the Cardinals plan to give Jon Lester the startSEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Cardinals seek franchise-best 15th straight win
The surging Cardinals will try for a franchise-record 15th consecutive win in a game at Wrigley FieldSEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Cardinals seek franchise-best 15th straight win
The surging Cardinals will try for a franchise-record 15th consecutive win in a game at Wrigley FieldSEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cards match record with 14th straight win, rip Cubs 12-4
The surging St. Louis Cardinals emphatically matched a team record with their 14th straight win, pounding the Chicago Cubs 12-4 in the second game of a doubleheader behind Tyler O’...SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up 200th career win Lester (7-6) allowed two runs on three hits while striking out two over six innings in a win over the Brewers on Monday.
Impact Lester was brilliant Monday aside from the second inning, when he let up a pair of solo home runs to Avisail Garcia and Luis Urias. Those were two of the three total hits he allowed on the night and he didn't walk a batter for a second straight start. The 37-year-old needed just 77 pitches to navigate through six frames and it was the fourth time in his last five starts he's been able to throw six or more innings. In eight starts since Aug. 14, Lester is 4-0 with a 2.76 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 24:15 K:BB over 45.2 innings. He became the 119th pitcher in baseball history to reach the 200-win mark Monday night and will look to keep things rolling over the weekend when he makes a visit to the familiar Wrigley Field.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Woodford scheduled to start for Cardinals at Brewers
The Brewers will send Brandon Woodruff to the mound Tuesday and the Cardinals will give Jake Woodford the startSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
As Jon Lester notches his 200th win, his resurgence parallels the Cardinals' September upswing Since Jon Lester arrived at the trade deadline, he has bought into the Cardinals' approach and played a big role in their September surge.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lester wins 200th, Cards down Brewers for ninth straight win
Jon Lester notched his 200th career win, Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 for their ninth consecutive...SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moved up in pitching schedule Lester will start Monday's series opener against the Brewers in Milwaukee, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact St. Louis previously listed Lester as its probable starter for Tuesday's game, but he'll move ahead of Jake Woodford in the Cardinals' pitching schedule as St. Louis begins a seven-game week. According to Jones, the Cardinals' main motivation to have Lester take the hill Monday rather than Tuesday may have been to keep him lined up for a potential start in a one-game wild-card contest on five days' rest. Lester has delivered quality starts in three of his last four outings, turning in a 2.19 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across 24.2 innings during that stretch.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Next week in fantasy baseball: In support of a Jon Lester resurgence and a bounty of useful available hitters In pointing out the highlights and lowlights of next week's MLB slate, Al Melchior explains how Jon Lester has found his recent success.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cardinals soar into playoff position behind ageless arms
On the morning of the trade deadline in late July, the St. Louis Cardinals were aSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals power past Mets 11-4 for 3-game sweep
Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado each hit one of St. Louis’ four homers, and the Cardinals flashed some fantastic outfield defense in beating the New York Mets 11-4 for their fif...SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up quality start Lester (6-6) allowed two earned runs on six hits and no walks with seven strikeouts over six innings, picking up the win in Wednesday's 11-4 victory over the Mets.
Impact Lester was staked to a 5-0 lead before entering the game Wednesday night and cruised to career win No. 199. His seven strikeouts tied his season high and are the most he's had since joining the Cardinals at the trade deadline. Though he did give up a pair of home runs to Pete Alonso and Kevin Pillar, they both came with the bases empty. Over his last five starts, the 37-year-old has been vintage Lester, carrying a 2-0 record with a 2.12 ERA.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
