It's only fitting Jon Lester's Nationals debut ended this way. Lester made his first start in a Washington uniform Friday after joining the Nats this offseason following six seasons with the Cubs. The ...
When former Cubs pitching hero Jon Lester’s deal with the Nationals was announced Wednesday, and he met with media via Zoom, it offered a handful of nice storylines for Washington baseball writers ...
CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs manager David Ross let out a boisterous laugh when he heard the question. How strange is it game-planning against former Cub and close friend-turned-opposing pitcher Jon Lester?
Returning to Wrigley Field on Monday for the first time since departing the Chicago Cubs as a free agent, Washington Nationals starter Jon Lester is over any hard feelings he had upon leaving. Lester, ...
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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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