World Series champion Jon Lester, one of two new members of the Cubs Hall of Fame, joins Marquee Sports Network's Cole Wright ...

When Jon Lester came to the Cubs, he was a terrible hitter. No, seriously. He had gone 0-for-36 in his American League career, and that carried over to his first year with the Cubs in 2015. Lester ...

Lester is one of baseball’s best storytellers, one of the best teammates and, most important, one of the best pitchers of his generation.

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PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) --Jon Lester gave up six runs in two innings during his first outing of 2016, and the Seattle Mariners beat Chicago, 10-8, on Thursday to extend the Cubs' losing streak to seven.

Three-time World Series champion and 200-game winner Jon Lester is retiring after a 16-year career. Lester, 38, told ESPN that his body just isn't up for the rigors of a major league season anymore.

On the heels of Tuesday's announcement for the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame class, the focus will now turn to the players who will appear on the ballot for the first time in 2027.