Jon Lester
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Late Nite Rundown: Gimmy on Roster Decision, Lester Drinking Haterade, Schwarber’s Flatter Swing, Last Roster Spot
I’ve usually reserved these pieces for days when Mike Canter isn’t around to do his normal morning Rundown, but there…
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Spring Training
CI Recap (3/19/18) – Cubs 5, Reds 4: Jon Lester, Dual-Threat SP
Jon Lester performed on the mound and at the plate Monday night against the Reds in Goodyear. Ian Happ and…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Statcast Sets Lester’s Baseline, Suggests He’s Working on Changeup
I don’t want to make too much out of one spring training start, but Jon Lester’s Statcast numbers are interesting. We…
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Chicago Cubs News
Lester Reveling in Chance to Get Up After Having Butt Kicked
On the surface, it may not seem like Jon Lester has much in common with the members of the Cubs’…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (3/9/18) – Cubs 6, Angels 1: Lester Looks Good, Schwarber Goes Deep
Opening day starter Jon Lester looked very sharp against the Angels Friday. The Cubs got some offensive production from their…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Lester Channeling Bulls Dynasty to Improve Bounce Passes to First
Between his laid-back demeanor, hippy sensibilities, and knack for balancing several powerful and disparate personalities, Joe Maddon is no stranger…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
CI Recap (3/4/18) – Diamondbacks 2, Cubs 0: Bounce-Throw Blues
Jon Lester made is his second start and pitched well while continuing to work on his infield defense, namely his…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (2/27/18) – Cubs 6, White Sox 5: Happ Homers Again, Freeman’s Heroics Continue
Ian Happ continued to impress during his audition for the leadoff role, smashing another home run and following that with…
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Chicago Cubs News
Cubs Name Jon Lester Opening Day Starter
In a move that had already been widely speculated, the Cubs officially named Jon Lester as the Opening Day starter…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Cubs Set Spring Rotation, Lester Strong Possibility for Opening Day and Home Opener
The Cubs have announced the order in which their starters will debut this spring and it’s possible Jon Lester could…
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