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This Date in Baseball for June 27 - July 4, Take 2JUNE 25, 2020 • 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, 2020 • 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, 2020 • YAHOO.COM
This Date in Baseball
This Date in BaseballMAY 20, 2020 • 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, 2020 • NESN.COM
This Date in Baseball
This Date in BaseballMAY 18, 2020 • 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, 2020 • 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.
Impact Lester is under contract through 2020 with an option for 2021, and while he said he'd like to stay in Chicago, the lefty also said he'd be open to returning to the team he started his career with, the Boston Red Sox. Lester also recently confirmed that he does intend to play in 2020 despite potentially being at higher risk for COVID-19 due to his 2006 cancer diagnosis, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. The veteran had a down 2019, finishing with a 4.46 ERA and 1.50 WHIP, but should ultimately slot in as the Cubs' No. 3 starter when the season is able to get underway.
MAY 11, 2020 • 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, 2020 • 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, 2020 • 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, 2020 • 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, 2020 • 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, 2020 • 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, 2020 • 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, 2020 • 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 2, 2020 • 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, 2020 • 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, 2020 • 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, 2020 • 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 leadSEPTEMBER 8, 2019
Lester pounded as Garneau, Piscotty HR, A's rout Cubs 11-4
Lester pounded as Garneau, Piscotty HR, A's rout Cubs 11-4AUGUST 7, 2019
Chicago faces Milwaukee following Lester's strong outing
Chicago looks to follow up a dominant outing by Saturday starter Jon LesterJULY 28, 2019
Cubs demote Russell, scratch Lester, bring Contreras off IL
Cubs demote Russell, scratch Lester, bring Contreras off ILJULY 25, 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 LesterJULY 19, 2019
