Cabrera hits No. 501 in Tigers' 4-3 win over Cardinals
Miguel Cabrera and Robbie Grossman hit back-to-back home runs to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 interleague victory over the St. Louis CardinalsAUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wrestler CM Punk's inspiration: Jon Lester (!) When professional wrestling star CM Punk made his highly anticipated return to the ring on Friday night after seven years away, he was inspi...
AUGUST 21, 2021 • MLB.COM
Surrenders four across 4.1 innings Lester got a no-decision in Thursday's 8-4 win against Milwaukee, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks in 4.1 inning. He failed to record a strikeout.
Impact Lester labored through 4.1 innings, throwing 89 total pitches, but was only bit in the fourth when he permitted five baserunners and all four runs. Fortunately for the 37-year-old, St. Louis rebounded with five runs in the fifth to regain the lead and eliminate Lester's potential loss. This was the veteran lefty's fourth start with the Cardinals, and he's allowed a disappointing 16 runs in 20.1 total innings with just eight strikeouts.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals avoid sweep, rally for 8-4 victory over Brewers
Tyler O’Neill and Lars Nootbaar hit back-to-back home runs in a five-run fifth inning to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4AUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brewers rally late, knock off Cardinals 6-4 in 10 innings
Jackie Bradley Jr. scampered home with the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the 10th inning and Christian Yelich followed with a run-scoring infield single, giving the Milwaukee Bre...AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationals' Ross to IL with partial elbow ligament tear
Washington Nationals right-hander Joe Ross has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a partially torn elbow ligamentAUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Happ, Cardinals to take on Bubic, Royals
The Cardinals will start J.AAUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allows one run in win Lester (4-6) allowed one run on seven hits and two walks with two strikeouts through 5.2 innings, picking up his first win as a Cardinal in Saturday's 9-4 victory over the Royals.
Impact After giving up five earned runs to this same Royals team one turn ago, Lester finally looked at home Saturday in the Cardinals' powder blues. The southpaw did allow seven hits, however all seven went for singles. While the strikeouts have evaporated from his game, his veteran guile figures to make him a mainstay in the St. Louis rotation for the rest of the season.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Arenado homers again as Cardinals beat Royals 9-4
Nolan Arenado homered and drove in four runs, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Kansas City Royals 9-4AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs release former ace Arrieta after rough return to team
Right-hander Jake Arrieta has been released by the Chicago CubsAUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coughs up five runs Lester yielded five runs on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings in Sunday's loss to the Royals. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.
Impact Lester got off to a strong start, allowing just two baserunners through three scoreless innings. He was then hit with four runs over the next 2.1 frames before he was removed from the game and eventually charged with a fifth run. The 6-foot-4 lefty has given up 11 runs over 10.1 frames in two starts since St. Louis acquired him in July. Lester will take a 5.57 ERA into next weekend's projected start in Kansas City.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lester expected to start as Cardinals host the Royals
The Royals will start Kris Bubic on Sunday and the Cardinals are expected to counter with Jon LesterAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Duvall, Soler home runs power Braves past Cardinals 7-4
Adam Duvall and Jorge Soler homered and Stephen Vogt drove in the eventual game-winning run with a sacrifice fly, helping the Atlanta Braves to a 7-4 victory over the St. Louis Car...AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Roughed up in debut with new team Lester (3-6) took the loss against Atlanta on Tuesday, allowing six runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings.
Impact The southpaw got off to a disastrous start in his first game as a Cardinal, allowing a two-run home run to the second batter he faced and departing the first inning trailing by five runs. Lester was at least able to bounce back and give St. Louis five frames, but the early damage proved too much to overcome. Lester has now given up six or more earned runs three times this season, contributing to an inflated 5.38 ERA. Combined with mediocre strikeout numbers, that makes him essentially unrosterable in most fantasy leagues.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Braves thump newcomer Lester for five runs in the first, coast to 6-1 win over Cards ST. LOUIS — Jon Lester will seek a fourth chance to make a better first impression.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Braves thump newcomer Lester for five runs in the first, coast to 6-1 win over Cards ST. LOUIS — Jon Lester will seek a fourth chance to make a better first impression.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Braves hammer Lester in Cardinals debut for 6-1 victory
Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves hammered Jon Lester in his first start for the St. Louis Cardinals, scoring five runs in the first inning and cruising to a 6-1 victoryAUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lester expected to start for St. Louis against Atlanta
The Cardinals will send Jon Lester to the mound Tuesday and the Braves plan to give Max Fried the startAUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In a twist, Lester dons Cardinals red at Busch ST. LOUIS -- The nature of Jon Lester has been to intertwine himself with the Cardinals at every step of his career. As a Red Sox, he was a...
AUGUST 1, 2021 • MLB.COM
Set for Cards debut Tuesday Lester was officially added to St. Louis' 26-man roster Sunday and will start Tuesday versus Atlanta.
Impact Lester last pitched for the Nationals on July 24, so he'll be well rested for his debut with the Cardinals. The veteran left-hander has a 5.02 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 51:29 K:BB across 75.1 innings (16 starts) this season, though he's surrendered only three earned runs in two starts since this All-Star break.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Edman drives in 3 runs, LeBlanc sharp as Cards beat Twins
Tommy Edman drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double, Wade LeBlanc pitched 5 2/3 strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationals defeat Cubs 4-3 after both sell off at deadline
Josh Bell and Luis García homered, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-3 to cap a day when both franchises completed trade deadline teardownsJULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Championship shells: Cubs, Nats complete teardown trades
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo wears his 2019 World Series ring as a reminder of the goal each seasonJULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deal 'em up! Scherzer, Turner, Bryant, Báez and Berríos move
Now this truly was an All-Star trade deadline dayJULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB Trade Tracker: Scherzer, Báez, Bryant, Kimbrel on the move at deadline
Max Scherzer was on the move at the trade deadline, as were Cubs Javier Báez, Kris Bryant and Craig Kimbrel. Get the latest!JULY 30, 2021
