Jon Lester
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (5/18/18) – Cubs 8, Reds 1: Cubs Muck Up Reds in the Rain
The Cubs looked to get back on track against the last-place Cincinnati Reds at a rain-drenched Great American Ball Park…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (5/12/18) – Cubs 8, White Sox 4: Cubs Extend Winning Streak to Five Behind Offense
The Cubs offense again struck early against a reeling White Sox team at rainy Wrigley Field Saturday. The victim this…
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Series Previews
Cubs vs. White Sox – Series Preview (May 11-13): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights
After the disaster in St. Louis, the Cubs righted the ship a bit with a sweep of the Marlins. Even…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Rizzo Leading Off, Darvish Not Ace-Like, More Cubs Notes
I don’t like when the Cubs bat Anthony Rizzo lead off. I know everyone loves the novelty of it and…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (4/25/18) – Cubs 1, Indians 4: Indians Didn’t Blow 3-1 Lead
The Cubs could not get anything going on offense tonight. They had their chances, but the big hit was elusive.…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (4/19/18) – Cubs 8, Cardinals 5: Cubs Start Fast, Hang On Late
The Cubs continued their roller-coaster early season Thursday afternoon against the Cardinals. A fast start offensively combined with a quality…
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Lineups
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Lester Makes Third Start, Almora Leads Off, Zobrist Batting Cleanup
Jon Lester will be on the bump for the third time making a Wrigley season debut that has been pushed…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Are Cy Youngs Impossible During Cubs’ Championship Window?
Two things struck me watching Jon Lester’s start Thursday night in Milwaukee. Like most of Cubs Nation, the first was…
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Chicago Cubs News
Lester Can Easily Overcome Velo Dip with Command He Showed Against Milwaukee
Jon Lester didn’t look like himself against the Miami Marlins during his Opening Day start, not that one bad start…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Hickey Wants Cubs to Try Not to Suck at Throwing Strikes, Staff Obliges Thursday Night
While it’s too premature at this point to call Thursday’s game an “Aha!” moment for the Cubs’ staff, you could…
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