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MLB veteran pitcher Jon Lester retires after 16 seasons

MLB // 2 years ago

MLB veteran pitcher Jon Lester retires after 16 seasons

Veteran pitcher Jon Lester announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Wednesday, ending a 16-year tenure which included three World Series titles, five All-Star selections and a no-hitter.

Francisco Lindor, Josh Bell among All-Stars to make spring debuts with new teams

MLB // 3 years ago

Francisco Lindor, Josh Bell among All-Stars to make spring debuts with new teams

Josh Bell and Francisco Lindor were among several MLB All-Stars to debut in new uniforms this week at spring training, injecting optimism and excitement to teams and fans.

Nationals' pitcher Jon Lester leaves spring training to have thyroid removed

MLB // 3 years ago

Nationals' pitcher Jon Lester leaves spring training to have thyroid removed

Washington Nationals pitcher Jon Lester has left the team's spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla., to have thyroid gland removed in New York City, manager David Martinez said Wednesday.

Nationals sign All-Star pitcher Jon Lester

MLB // 3 years ago

Nationals sign All-Star pitcher Jon Lester

The Washington Nationals have signed five-time All-Star and three-time World Series champion Jon Lester.

Cubs' Javier Baez belts walk-off hit to beat Indians

MLB // 3 years ago

Cubs' Javier Baez belts walk-off hit to beat Indians

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez laced a single down the third base line to plate the winning run in the 10th inning of a walkoff triumph over the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field.

Javier Baez walk-off single leads Cubs over Pirates in extras

MLB // 3 years ago

Javier Baez walk-off single leads Cubs over Pirates in extras

Javier Baez smacked a single through the middle of the diamond to plate David Bote and lead the Chicago Cubs to a walk-off, extra-innings triumph over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Chicago Cubs' Jose Quintana has surgery after dishwashing accident

MLB // 3 years ago

Chicago Cubs' Jose Quintana has surgery after dishwashing accident

Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana needed thumb surgery after suffering a laceration while washing dishes.

MLB commissioner sorry for calling World Series ring 'piece of metal'

MLB // 4 years ago

MLB commissioner sorry for calling World Series ring 'piece of metal'

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has apologized for calling a World Series ring a "piece of metal" when speaking about punishments for the Houston Astros after they were caught cheating during their 2017 title run.

Cubs' Jon Lester calls himself 'weakest link' in pitching rotation

MLB // 4 years ago

Cubs' Jon Lester calls himself 'weakest link' in pitching rotation

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester called himself the "weakest link" in the team's starting rotation after another rough start.

Cardinals one-hit Cubs, regain control of NL Central

MLB // 4 years ago

Cardinals one-hit Cubs, regain control of NL Central

The St. Louis Cardinals snatched back first place in the National League Central by shutting out the Chicago Cubs in the final game of a division series in Chicago.

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He's one of our horses and a guy that we count on for a lot of innings
Josh Beckett to have elbow examination Aug 28, 2008

Jonathan Tyler Lester (born January 7, 1984, in Tacoma, Washington) is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. Less than two years after being diagnosed with lymphoma, Lester started and won the final game of the 2007 World Series, and in May 2008, pitched a no-hitter against the Kansas City Royals.

Lester attended Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma, Washington, where he was a three-time MVP and three-time All-Area selection. In addition, he was named Gatorade State Player of the Year for Washington in 2000.

The Red Sox drafted Lester in the second round (No. 57 overall) of the 2002 draft and gave him the highest signing bonus of any second-rounder that year, $1 million.

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