JON LESTER NEWS

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 6, 2018

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.

OCTOBER 1, 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

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 15, 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

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

Chicago Cubs starter Jon Lester and his playoff history

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester has a strong history in the postseason. After pitching his way into contention for the National Lea...

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

Cubs recaptured their magic with one swing of Anthony Rizzo's bat

Led by Anthony Rizzo and their offense in NLCS Game 4, the Chicago Cubs turn to pitcher Jon Lester to beat the Dodgers in Game 5 and get them within one victory of a trip to the Wo...

JUNE 30, 2017

Chicago Cubs: David Ross walks off into the sunset as a champion

At the beginning of the year, one member of this Chicago Cubs team let the world know it was his last rodeo. Putting together a bucket list...

JUNE 30, 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

Cubs Jon Lester: Why is He Still Underrated in Fantasy Baseball?

Jon Lester has been a dominant force for the Cubs this season. But, why is he still so underrated in most fantasy baseball circles?Jon Leste...

JUNE 30, 2017

Watch: Jon Lester conquers the yips, picks off Tommy Pham at first base

Jon Lester successfully picked off a runner.

JUNE 30, 2017

Chicago Cubs: Schwarber's determination led him to World Series return

The Chicago Cubs started off 2016 with abang, cruising through their first month of play. Dominating opponents left and right, setting the...

JUNE 30, 2017

Chicago Cubs: Miguel Montero's injuries slowed down production

There was plenty of offensive production to go around for the Chicago Cubs in 2016. Which is obvious because of their run differential that...

JUNE 30, 2017

Chicago Cubs Announce Jon Lester as Opening Day Starter

The Chicago Cubs will start their World Series title defense with Jon Lester on the mound on Opening Day.Joe Maddon wasted little time this...

JUNE 30, 2017

Chicago Cubs: Jon Lester was worth every cent spent

Jon Lester has been named the starter for Game 1 of the World Series. This is exactly why the Chicago Cubs signed him, but last year fans wo...

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

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