Any two day stretch where Jon Lester, Yu Darvish and Max Scherzer all hit the DL is never a good thing. We know how difficult good pitching is to find and the worst thing you can try to do is force the issue. While there aren’t many truly elite options out there this week, there are some solid pitchers taking the mound twice. Let’s take a look at the options, how they rank, and who can help (více...)

Jon Lester to the 10-day disabled list with left-shoulder fatigue is a done deal.

But don’t expect the Cubs to get any more deals done during his absence.

Cubs President Theo Epstein said as much Friday, when the team breathed a collective sigh of relief about the extent of their starter’s soreness.

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IMPACT ROSTER MOVES CHC: SP Jon Lester (shoulder fatigue) and RP Justin Grimm (finger infection) placed on 10-Day DL; RP Felix Pena and Rob Zastryzny recalled from minors. | Cubs Depth Chart Mike Montgomery will move to the rotation while Lester is out. CIN: OF Scott Schebler activated from 10-Day DL; SP Scott Feldman (knee inflammation) placed on 10-Day DL. | Reds Depth Chart Schebler was… (více...)

Cubs pitcher Jon Lester was placed on the disabled list on Friday afternoon with what was described as left lat tightness and general shoulder fatigue. (více...)

The best way for the Cubs to weather Jon Lesters absence?Pitch well.Fortunately for the Cubs, thats exactly what theyre doing of late.Lester was placed on (více...)