Bote's 2-run single pushes Cubs to 4-2 win, split with Cards
The Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 to earn a split of a doubleheaderAUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darvish pitching like All-Star again for Cubs
After entering the season at a bit of a crossroads, the Chicago Cubs are atop the NL CentralAUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allows five runs in no-decision Lester allowed five earned runs on nine hits across six innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Brewers. He struck out five.
Impact Lester turned in his worst outing of the season, as he was victimized by two long balls, bringing his season total to three home runs allowed. It was the first time he allowed more than a single run in a start this year. On a more encouraging note, the veteran lefty didn't walk anybody, and he's walked only four batters all season. Despite the mediocre showing Sunday, Lester still has a strong 2.74 ERA. He'll look to keep the ball in the park and post a better final line in his next outing, which is slated for Saturday against the crosstown White Sox.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Arcia, Hiura power Brewers over Cubs 6-5
Keston Hiura and Orlando Arcia homered, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 for their third straight win against the NL Central leadersAUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lester scheduled to start for Cubs against Brewers
The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee BrewersAUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: MLB honors 100th anniversary of Negro Leagues
Major League Baseball will honor the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues with all players, managers, coaches and umpires wearing a commemorative patch on their uniformsAUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garcia doubles in 10th, Brewers hand Cubs 1st 2-game skid
Avisail Garcia doubled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cubs 6-5, handing Chicago its first two-game losing streak this seasonAUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns second win Lester (2-0) allowed one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out four across six innings to earn the win Tuesday against Cleveland.
Impact Lester didn't allow a run until the sixth inning, when he hit a batter with a pitch and subsequently allowed an RBI double to Franmil Reyes. He was otherwise sharp, allowing only one additional extra-base hit while racking up 20 called strikes. Lester has had a resurgent season early on, maintaining a 1.06 ERA through 17 innings. However, he has managed just a 9:4 K:BB in that span. He currently lines up for his next start Sunday against Milwaukee.
AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Shaw, Blue Jays beat Marlins 5-4 in MLB's return to Buffalo
AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lester, Heyward (4 RBIs) power Cubs to 7-1 win over Indians
Jon Lester pitched six strong innings and Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 win over ClevelandAUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lester scheduled to start for Chicago at Cleveland
The Cleveland Indians face the Chicago CubsAUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to start Tuesday Lester will start Tuesday's game at Cleveland, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact The veteran southpaw was scheduled to take the mound Friday in St. Louis, but weekend series was postponed as a result of the Cardinals' COVID-19 outbreak. Lester will start Chicago's first game back Tuesday and has allowed one run on four hits and two walks through his first two starts of the season (11 innings).
AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Scheduled start postponed Lester won't make his scheduled start Friday against the Cubs after the game was postponed due to the Cardinals' coronavirus outbreak, Mark Saxon of The Athletic reports.
Impact Consecutive days with no positive tests had the Cardinals optimistic about their ability to take the field Friday for the first time in nine days, but they received news of at least one more positive test Friday. It would hardly be a surprise if the entire weekend series gets called off based on how the league has handled similar cases thus far, though it remains possible that Lester could start as soon as Saturday.
AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lester expected to start for Cubs at Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Chicago CubsAUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals beat Cubs 13-2, stop 6-game slide
Whit Merrifield, Maikel Franco and Jorge Soler homered, and the Kansas City Royals stopped a six-game slide with a 13-2 victory over the Chicago CubsAUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Cards back in action, Yanks seizing AL East
The Cardinals are set to resume their season by hosting the CubsAUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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.
Impact Lester got off to a shaky start, as he allowed a solo home run to Kevin Newman in the first inning. However, he settled in after and retired the final eight batters he faced to turn in his second strong outing of the season. Lester carries a 0.82 ERA into his third start of the season, though he has managed just five strikeouts across 11 innings. His next appearance is currently projected to come Friday at the Cardinals.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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...
AUGUST 2, 2020 • 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 PiratesAUGUST 2, 2020 • 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.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lester expected to start for Chicago against Pittsburgh
The Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 2, 2020 • 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 PiratesAUGUST 2, 2020 • 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 PiratesAUGUST 1, 2020 • 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, 2020 • 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, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
