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The Latest Breaking News from Jon Lester

The yips: when ‘choking’ in sport can go next level

Legendary 18-time major winner Jack Nicklaus once stated golf was “90% mental and 10% physical”.

The Conversation

David Ross Pays Tribute To Jon Through Heartfelt Photos

Former Cubs manager David Ross shares a touching tribute to former teammate Jon Lester, highlighting their deep bond on and off the field.

Top News

MLB’s Trade Deadline Reflected the Unfortunate State of the Game

Plenty of players changed teams ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, but most of them were relief pitchers the average fan has never heard of.

Sports Illustrated

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Corbin Burnes Is Proving to Be the Workhorse the Orioles Needed

In making a blockbuster trade for the 2021 NL Cy Young winner, Baltimore may only get one year out of the ace before his pending free agency. But the move is already paying dividends.

Sports Illustrated

Justin Steele dominates again and Nick Madrigal redeems himself after ‘bonehead’ mistake in Cubs’ 10-1 win

CHICAGO — Nick Madrigal and Christopher Morel Madrigal found themselves in manager David Ross’s doghouse Thursday night after head-scratching bunt attempts in the Chicago Cubs’ 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Chicago Tribune

Cubs starter Justin Steele makes an All-Star performance in win over Guardians

“That’s pretty obvious to me,” Cubs manager David Ross of Steele’s All-Star credentials.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks on uncertain future: ‘I want to be part of this for as long as I can’

A front office that has had no trouble saying goodbye to every other member of the 2016 championship core has to decide if it still loves Hendricks back.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Cubs’ Justin Steele back on track after efficient first spring-training start

Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kyle Hendricks, last remaining 2016 champ, agrees Cubs have found their new Jon Lester

Hendricks, working back from a shoulder injury, is aiming to start throwing off a mound by March 1.

Chicago Sun-Times

Is this ‘The Ex-Files’ or is this baseball trivia?

The truth is right here: all we be revealed about some former Cubs and Sox players

Chicago Sun-Times

‘It’s go time’: Cubs’ David Ross gearing up after offseason of fun, family and free agents

“I have optimism in everything that I do and have gone in with the highest of expectations every single year that I’ve had this job,” the manager said. “But are those expectations more realistic now? Probably so.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Why Dansby Swanson is buying into Cubs’ vision for winning now: ‘They definitely have a clear plan’

CHICAGO — Finding a new home with the Chicago Cubs carried deeper meaning for Dansby Swanson.

Chicago Tribune

Why pursuing a championship with the Cubs means ‘the world’ to Dansby Swanson

The Cubs introduced All-Star Dansby Swanson as their new shortstop on Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jason Mastrodonato: Xander Bogaerts signs with Padres as Red Sox let another franchise icon slip away

Jon Lester, Mookie Betts and now Xander Bogaerts.

Boston Herald

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ben Frederickson: After beating Astros in bold strike for Contreras, Cardinals should pivot to starter

SAN DIEGO — Great job, Cardinals.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ biggest moves at winter meetings, from Jon Lester to Mordecai Brown

The winter meetings are back in person this year for the first time since 2019. They begin Monday.

Boston Herald

Jason Mastrodonato: Have the Red Sox whiffed on Plan A and Plan B?

Are the Red Sox still in the business of accomplishing Plan A or are they simply a second-tier franchise that now collects the scraps when the top teams are through?

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Will Jed Hoyer finally put his stamp on the Chicago Cubs at the winter meetings?

The 2022 winter meetings convene next Sunday in San Diego, where eight years ago the Chicago Cubs signed Jon Lester in what is considered the most important free-agent signing in franchise history.

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Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: As Wrigley Field prepares to close its doors for the season, Cubs look ahead to better days — again

CHICAGO — After the end of the 2014 Chicago Cubs season, Theo Epstein spoke optimistically about the upcoming offseason.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs starter Justin Steele continues to impress

The lefty has a 1.47 ERA in his last nine starts since June 29.

Chicago Sun-Times

Baseball quiz: The quizmaster meets the Beatles

In honor of the anniversary of the band’s shows at Comiskey Park in 1965, this quiz has a musical motif.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ben Frederickson: Cardinals didn't let Juan Soto check-swing stall upgrades to their pitching

Paralysis was not an option.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Willson Contreras gets last look at Cubs fans on emotional day: ‘I’m always going to keep them in my heart’

CHICAGO — Players come and go at Wrigley Field, and some of the lucky ones get the send-off they deserve.

Chicago Sun-Times

Summertime, and the singing is easy. But is this quiz?

Our quizmaster has found a way to combine our love of baseball and our love of music in one place

Chicago Sun-Times

David Ross rewarded for allowing Justin Steele to work out of fifth-inning jam

Steele loaded the bases before Austin Riley’s sacrifice fly with reliever Scott Effross warming. But Jason Heyward’s catch of Marcell Ozuna’s wind-swept drive near the right-field corner with two outs provided relief.

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