Jon Lester
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Lester Nails Braun, 500 Hits for Bryant, J-Hey Goes Yard, Baez is Good
The Cubs put a big hurting on the Brewers yesterday with an 8-0 win. Jon Lester pitched a great game…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Lester Kicks Off Big Brewers Series, Yelich Sidelined, Atlanta Trolls Bryce Harper With ‘Go Cubs Go’
Can somebody get us a rainout? Looks like we got ourselves a genuine natural disaster. With the way the Cubs…
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Chicago Cubs News
Rainout Pushes Lester from Home Opener, Gives Him More Rest
Tuesday’s rainout means the Cubs didn’t get the chance to face Cody Reed, who could have solved some of their…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Shape of Water Cooler Talk: Addressing a Few (Probably) Premature Cubs Freak-Out Topics
I chose the title because of its obvious pop culture ties, but, like, does any workplace even have a water…
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Game Day
Cubs @ Reds – Series Preview (April 2-3): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights
It’s safe to say the Cubs are disappointed after splitting their opening four-game series with the rebuilding Marlins in Miami.…
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Chicago Cubs News
Don’t Panic About Lester’s Declining Velocity
Jon Lester’s velocity in his opening day start was 1.5 and 3 mph slower than his overall averages from last…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Ryan says: Lester’s Decreased Velocity, Schwarber’s Awkward Defense, Heyward’s Surprising Offense
The Cubs got off to a great start against the Marlins on Thursday and despite a shaky performance from starter…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Opening Day Is Here, Previewing the Brewers, Maddon Expects Strong Start
Opening Day is here! Except if you are in Cincinnati, where the tease will go on for at least another…
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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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