Jon Lester looks to continue to pile up the strikeouts on Saturday afternoon when he takes the mound for the Cubs in the third game of a four-game series with Miami at Marlins Park. The left-hander, who enters with 1,954 career punchouts, is just three away from 500 as a Cub. Lester would be just the eighth lefty in Cubs history to reach that mark. (více...)

Earlier this month, Jon Lester picked off his first baserunner in two years. Does it mark progress? (více...)

Lester allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out seven batters during Monday's win over the Padres. He didn't factor into the decision.It's been a disappointing fantasy campaign for the lefty, as Lester sports an underwhelming 4-4 record with a 3 [...] (více...)

Jon Lester pitched well in a no-decision against the Padres on Monday, allowing two runs on five hits over six frames. The veteran southpaw punched out seven while walking one on the night. [...] (více...)

Cubs left-hander Jon Lester got the no-decision after giving up two runs on five hits (two homers) and one walk with seven strikeouts over six innings Monday against the Padres.

Spin: Lester only erred on two of his 111 pitches, but two solo homers would be enough to keep him out of the win column here. The southpaw's ERA still sinks to 3.83 with his third quality start of the month, and he now owns a viable 9.37 K/9 through 89 1/3 innings on the season. He’ll look to notch his fifth victory on June 24 in his next scheduled start against the Marlins in Miami. (více...)